Family Law Update 2023: Part 4

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Family Law Update 2023: Part 4
 Presented by the ISBA Family Law Section


2.50 hours MCLE credit

Original Program Date: April 20, 2023 – Friday, April 21, 2023
Accreditation Expiration Date: August 9, 2025 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Don’t miss this highly popular program that touches on establishing the valuation of non-U.S. businesses; the equitable division of foreign assets; and modifying and terminating maintenance – and the various reasons for doing so.


Program Coordinator:
Pamela J. Kuzniar, Haid and Teich, LLP, Chicago

Program Moderators:
Hon. Arnold F. Blockman, University of Illinois School of Law, Champaign
Pamela J. Kuzniar, Haid and Teich, LLP, Chicago


Valuation of Non-U.S. Businesses and Equitable Division Issues Concerning Foreign Assets
Discover the complexities of the equitable division process when addressing foreign assets that are not subject to in rem jurisdiction in the Illinois court, but the owner is subject to in personam jurisdiction. Additional topics include: how to establish valuation of offshore businesses, the inability to seize foreign property versus the ability to direct a litigant to transfer or sell assets, and the corresponding contempt for failure to comply.
Hon. Anna M. Benjamin, 6th Judicial Circuit, Urbana
James M. Godbout, Marcum, Chicago
Matthew A. Kirsh, Kirsh & Associates Ltd., Chicago
Will MacFarlane, Kingsley Napley, London
Hon. Timothy McJoynt, 18th Judicial Circuit, Wheaton

Property Division Overview
Fair and Equitable Division of Property requires the Court to focus on the economic circumstances of the parties at the time of the divorce to determine what division of resources are fair. The IMDMA provides the statutory factors for consideration in an equitable division. This presentation addresses these factors, and discusses how evidence is presented to force the court to weigh in with a disproportionate award.
Wes Cowell, Cowell Family Law P.C., Oak Park
Hon. Jeanne M. Reynolds, Circuit Court of Cook County, Skokie
Hon. Maureen Schuette, 3rd Judicial Circuit, Edwardsville
Nancy Chausow Shafer, Sage Counsel LLC, Highland Park

Modifications/Termination of Maintenance and Modification of Child Support
Join us for this comprehensive look at the relevant factors and existing case law impacting the modification of maintenance due to a substantial change in circumstances, termination due to cohabitation or remarriage, and termination or reduction of permanent/indefinite maintenance upon retirement. A look on the factors critical in achieving modification of a child support order is also included.
Hon. Arnold F. Blockman, University of Illinois School of Law, Champaign
Michael S. Strauss, Strauss & Hoyt, LLC, Libertyville




*Originally presented as part of the ISBA’s Family Law Update: 2023 Conference. Find more sessions in this series in the ISBA On-Demand CLE catalog.

Pricing Information
  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $75 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit
    • Non-Member Price $125
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students - Free

Family Law Update 2023: Part 3

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
just use the green button next to the “Add to Cart” button below!

Family Law Update 2023: Part 3
 Presented by the ISBA Family Law Section

3.0 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: April 20, 2023 – Friday, April 21, 2023
Accreditation Expiration Date: August 9, 2025 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Don’t miss this highly popular program that family law attorneys, general practitioners, and lawyers working in the child law arena will benefit from. Featuring premium family law presentations on topics such as:
  • How to modify a final judgment or order;
  • The main things to consider during the first 30 days after an appealable judgment; and
  • How to establish the need to relocate through burden of proof.


Program Coordinator:
Pamela J. Kuzniar, Haid and Teich, LLP, Chicago

Program Moderators:
Hon. Arnold F. Blockman, University of Illinois School of Law, Champaign
Pamela J. Kuzniar, Haid and Teich, LLP, Chicago


Vacating Judgments/Orders Agreed or Otherwise
It is not uncommon for practitioners to encounter litigants claiming they were bullied, treated unfairly, a victim of fraud, or not of sound mind when the “Agreed Judgment” was entered, and they want to know if it can be modified. Join us for this in-depth look at how to identify whether an order/judgment is final or not, the challenges facing final judgments, how 735 ILCS 5/2-1301 and 735 ILCS 5/2-1401 can help litigants revisit otherwise final order/judgments, how to distinguish between default judgments, the procedural challenging confronting the practitioner while trying to achieve the client’s desired results, and the ethical issues facing attorneys when advising a client
Hon. Anna M. Benjamin, 6th Judicial Circuit, Urbana
Susan W. Rogaliner, Attorney and Counselor at Law, South Elgin
Hon. Timothy McJoynt, 18th Judicial Circuit, Wheaton
Richard W. Zuckerman, Law Offices of Richard Zuckerman, Peoria

Family Law Appeals: The First 30 Days after Judgment
If the court enters a judgment adverse to your client’s interests, your client will have to make several important decisions very quickly. This segment offers a step-by-step guide to the key considerations during the first 30 days after an appealable judgment, including: how to decide if you should file a motion attacking the judgment (and what that motion should contain); the factors to consider before filing an appeal; how to post security to stay the judgment during an appeal; and how to ensure a seamless transition when referring a case to an appellate attorney.
Timothy J. Storm, Law Office of Timothy J. Storm, Barrington

Relocation In and Out of the United States
Don’t miss this in-depth discussion regarding how to establish the need to relocate through burden of proof, the current case law on relocation, and the issues with competing jurisdictions based on the UCCJEA due to relocation/removal. Best practice tips for ensuring the children return to the non-residential parent for parenting time are also included.
Hon. Pamela E. Loza, Circuit Court of Cook County, Chicago
Hon. Karen J. Bowes, Circuit Court of Cook County, Chicago
Lisa M. Nyuli, Ariano Hardy Ritt Nyuli Richmond Lytle & Goettel P.C., South Elgin
Hon. Jeanne M. Reynolds, Circuit Court of Cook County, Skokie
William J. Scott, Momkus LLP, Lisle
Hon. Tamika Walker, 17th Judicial Circuit, Rockford



*Originally presented as part of the ISBA’s Family Law Update: 2023 Conference. Find more sessions in this series in the ISBA On-Demand CLE catalog.



Pricing Information
  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $90 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit
    • Non-Member Price $150
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students - Free

Family Law Update 2023: Part 2

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
just use the green button next to the “Add to Cart” button below!

Family Law Update 2023: Part 2
 Presented by the ISBA Family Law Section


1.50 hours MCLE credit


Original Program Date: April 20, 2023 – Friday, April 21, 2023
Accreditation Expiration Date: August 9, 2025 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Get the updates you need on calculating child support and the importance of shared parenting. These hot topic premium presentations benefit family law attorneys, general practitioners, and lawyers working in the child law arena.


Program Coordinator:
Pamela J. Kuzniar, Haid and Teich, LLP, Chicago
Program Moderators:
Hon. Arnold F. Blockman, University of Illinois School of Law, Champaign
Pamela J. Kuzniar, Haid and Teich, LLP, Chicago


Deviating from Guidelines
This segment discusses the methodology for calculating child support. The initial guidelines for calculating maintenance, the factors that justify a deviation from these guidelines, and the applicable case law.
Hon. Karen J. Bowes, Circuit Court of Cook County, Chicago
Hon. Timothy McJoynt, 18th Judicial Circuit, Wheaton
Jessica Patchik, DuPage County State's Attorney, Wheaton
Hon. Jeanne M. Reynolds, Circuit Court of Cook County, Skokie
Curtis B. Ross, The Law Offices of Curtis Bennett Ross LLC, Chicago
Michael S. Strauss, Strauss & Hoyt, LLC, Libertyville

Shared Parenting: The Professional Perspective
Take advantage of this opportunity to hear from a licensed clinical psychologist as he gives his professional perspective regarding shared parenting. Topics include: how the child’s wellbeing is impacted by the quality of their relationship with each parent, the conflicts that can arise with co-parenting, the science behind shared parenting, and what the studies have revealed about shared parenting in post-divorce and post-separation families.
Dr. Sol R. Rappaport, Northern Illinois Institute of Forensic Psychology, Libertyville



*Originally presented as part of the ISBA’s Family Law Update: 2023 Conference. Find more sessions in this series in the ISBA On-Demand CLE catalog.


Pricing Information
  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $45 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit
    • Non-Member Price $75
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students - Free

Family Law Update 2023: Part 1

ISBA Members: Use your 15 hours of Free CLE credits to order this program –
just use the green button next to the “Add to Cart” button below!

Family Law Update 2023: Part 1
 Presented by the ISBA Family Law Section

2.75 hours MCLE credit

Original Program Date: April 20, 2023 – Friday, April 21, 2023
Accreditation Expiration Date: August 9, 2025 (You must certify completion and save your certificate before this date to get MCLE credit)


Don’t miss this highly popular program that family law attorneys, general practitioners, and lawyers working in the child law arena will benefit from. Featuring premium family law presentations on topics such as:
  • The parenting issues facing same-sex and same-gender marriages;
  • Jurisdiction issues in family law; and
  • The recent case law that may impact you and your client.


Program Coordinator:
Pamela J. Kuzniar, Haid and Teich, LLP, Chicago

Program Moderators:
Hon. Arnold F. Blockman, University of Illinois School of Law, Champaign
Pamela J. Kuzniar, Haid and Teich, LLP, Chicago


LGBTQ+ Marriage and Parentage in Illinois
Illinois law on marriage and parentage maintains a binary perspective – that is, two spouses and two parents. But is there a difference when both parties are the same gender? Did the ‘legalization’ of same-sex or same-gender marriage change anything for same sex couples under Illinois law? Are the procedural and legal questions we all navigate during a divorce any different where both parties are the same gender? Does it matter? Are there different legal issues facing same-gender parents when it comes to their children? Does gender identity raise any new legal questions for children or parents? This segment answers all of these questions and more!
Richard A. Wilson, Richard A. Wilson P.C. Law Office, Chicago

Family Law Jurisdiction
This panel presentation explores a number of jurisdiction issues in family law, including whether a fee award is permissible in a jurisdiction contest in Illinois, as well as the ethical considerations when advising your client on venue. Additional topics include: the concept of the divisible divorce; how the Full Faith and Credit Clause of the U.S. Constitution impacts child custody jurisdiction cases; the impact of the Supremacy Clause on litigation in family law; allocation and custody concerns under the UCCJEA; how to determine the home state in custody cases; jurisdiction for the purposes of Military Benefits ad property under USFSPA; and much more.
Hon. Anna M. Benjamin, 6th Judicial Circuit, Urbana
Morris Lane Harvey, Harvey and Baker P.C., Mt. Vernon
Hon. Maureen Schuette, 3rd Judicial Circuit, Edwardsville
Stephanie L. Tang, Baylor Law School, Texas

Case Law Update
Get the updates you need on recent case law that may impact your client and family law practice.
Hon. Arnold F. Blockman, University of Illinois School of Law, Champaign



*Originally presented as part of the ISBA’s Family Law Update: 2023 Conference. Find more sessions in this series in the ISBA On-Demand CLE catalog.


Pricing Information
  • Please Note: You must attend the entire program in order to earn MCLE credit for this seminar.
  • ISBA sponsoring section members get a $10 registration discount (which is automatically calculated in your cart when you log in to register).
  • Fees:
    • ISBA Member Price of $82.50 is displayed below when you login and program is eligible for Free CLE member benefit
    • Non-Member Price $137.50
    • New Attorney Member (within the first five years of practice) - $25
    • Law Students - Free

5th Annual Abraham Lincoln’s Legal Legacy: Lessons for Today’s Lawyers – Science and Technology’s Rapidly Evolving Impact on the Law

Posted on July 19, 2023 by Celeste Antoinette Niemann

Don’t miss ISBA’s 5th Annual Abraham Lincoln’s Legal Legacy seminar as we take an in-depth look at how inventions and advancements in science and technology create opportunities for lawyers to represent innovators, as well as those clients who are disrupted by the innovation (including the legal profession). The program takes place at the Rock Island Arsenal Museum located on the historic island that supported part of the railroad bridge subject to Lincoln’s famous case of Hurd et al v. Rock Island Bridge Company (often called the Effie Afton trial.)