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Editor’s column Family Law, June 2002 Our fifth issue includes articles on using exhibits for maximum impact, the art of forum protection, pet custody and a summary of the latest case requiring consideration of a new payee's spouse's income and assets under Sections 504, 505 and 513 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act.
Fencing and the art of forum protection By Margaret C. Benson & M. Lee Witte Family Law, June 2002 Fencing (with weapons, not merchandise) is a classic sport that requires agility, strength and quickness.
Pet custody: the new frontier in family law By Roza Gossage Family Law, June 2002 If we had been practicing family law for more than a few years, we all have had the issue of who gets the dog, cat or bird in the divorce.
Summary: In re Marriage of Street court must consider income and assets of payee’s new spouse By David N. Schaffer Family Law, June 2002 In Re Marriage of Street, 325 Ill. App.3d 108, 756 N.E. 2d 887 (3rd Dist. 2001), is one of a trend of cases that permit the court to look at the income and assets of a new spouse when considering support awards or modifications thereof.
Using exhibits for maximum impact By Edward R. Jordan Family Law, June 2002 We have all tried family law cases at one time or another. And in each of our trials, exhibits of one form or another have been used to persuade the trier of fact on some issue in the case.
Observations of a central Illinois guardian ad litem By Anthony P. Corsentino Family Law, May 2002 Recently, the Illinois Legislature amended the Dissolution of Marriage Act to provide for a child's representative in custody and visitation matters pending in Illinois court.
Editor’s column Family Law, April 2002 We hope you enjoy this issue which includes articles on the latest parentage cases, recovering fees for fee litigation and in camera interviews of children.
In camera interview of a child By Roza Gossage Family Law, April 2002 The court is authorized to to interview a child in chambers pursuant to section 604(a) of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (750 ILCS 5/604(a):
“Is this all I get?” or are we really achieving an equitable apportionment of marital property By Burton A. Gross Family Law, April 2002 Does the way we apportion property in Illinois comport with the reasonable expectations of parties who enter into a marital relationship?
Winner take all: recovery of fees for fee litigation in Illinois By Andrew R. Schwartz Family Law, April 2002 After a lengthy marriage and bitter divorce, the court enters a judgment for dissolution of marriage.
An update on child support issues By Sharon Mobley Family Law, February 2002 The Illinois Appellate Court rendered two important decisions regarding child support payments­one favors child support obligees, and the other favors child support obligors.
Recognizing and protecting against conflicts of interest By Belle Lind Gordon Family Law, January 2002 Most attorneys know that they can be disqualified as an attorney for a party based upon a conflict of the interest.
The Richman Report—the importance of the site visit as part of the business valuation process By Bruce L. Richman Family Law, January 2002 Often I am asked whether or not a site visit is needed in preparing a valuation of a closely held company.
Fractured tales Family Law, November 2001 Normally I suggest to my client to provide a copy of a photo of the spouse to the process server to insure prompt service.
Summary—Irmo Beyer: interim fee award pursuant to 501(c-1) upheld in post decree case By Ross S. Levey Family Law, November 2001 The Illinois Appellate Court, First District, has affirmed a ruling by the Honorable James Gavin upholding his award of interim attorney fees pursuant to section 501(c-1) in a post decree proceeding.
When your elderly clients marry: prenuptial agreements and other considerations© By P. André Katz & Amanda Clayman Family Law, November 2001 This appeal evolves from the divorce of an elderly, wealthy furniture magnate after less than three years of marriage to his much younger wife ... [and we] have no quarrel with the conclusion [of the trial judge] that the wife is not entitled to a $150,000 Rolls Royce.
Chair’s column Family Law, June 2001 By the time this newsletter is circulated, I will be the "immediate past chair" and my distinguished colleague, Alan J. Toback, will be at the helm.
Child support and the high income parent—is the good fortune trust the answer? By Barbara E. Hardin Family Law, June 2001 When making a determination of child support in high-income cases, courts often deviate downwards from statutory guidelines.
Deviation from child support guidelines in parentage cases By Richard D. Larson Family Law, June 2001 Many parentage cases handled by family law practitioners in the later years of the twentieth century differ from the norm because the parties involved are possessed of substantial income(s) and assets.
The judge’s corner By Judge Moshe Jacobius Family Law, June 2001 There has been some uncertainty created by the various provisions regarding attorney fees set forth in the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act.
Legislative update By M. Lee Witte Family Law, June 2001 The 92nd General Assembly did family law practitioners some good and, we think, very little harm.
Recent cases By Barry H. Greenburg Family Law, June 2001 In Re the Marriage of Mitchell, 2nd District, Appellate No. 2-00-0005, filed March 3, 2001
Recent developments under the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986 By Cecilia Hynes Griffin Family Law, June 2001 Virtually every family law practitioner has come across a case involving use of the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986 (the "IDVA").
The Richman report By Bruce L. Richman Family Law, June 2001 Much too involved to give a detail explanation of the tax bill in this column, the following are areas to take notice for tax law changes that can affect your area of practice.
Subchapter S corporation earnings: “income” for child support purposes? By Don C. Hammer Family Law, June 2001 If a child support payor receives income from a subchapter S corporation, the income shown on his tax return may be greater than the amount of cash that he actually receives from the corporation.
Chair’s column By Julie Keehner Katz Family Law, May 2001 As the 2000-2001 term of the Family Law Section Council winds down, we have been inundated with numerous bills for our review.
Editor’s note By Richard W. Zuckerman Family Law, May 2001 You don't have to handle custody case for very long before it becomes clear that cases usually fall into one of three patterns.
The judge’s corner By John W. Demling Family Law, May 2001 From a general standpoint, family law and divorce encompasses many big picture issues involving the relationship of the parties and their children after the entry of a final judgment.
Problems in the enforcement of foreign divorce judgments By Scott C. Colky Family Law, May 2001 We hear on a daily basis the world is getting smaller. We are told we are becoming a global village.
The Richman Report By Bruce L. Richman Family Law, May 2001 We have all heard about "substance over form," but when it comes to transferring IRA's, it is "form over substance."

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