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When the Child Brings a Parentage Case: The Applicable Authority By Staci Balbirer Family Law, December 2024 A look at 750 ILCS 46/602—Standing.
A ‘How-to’ on Challenging Paternity By Staci Balbirer Family Law, December 2023 While you may typically be retained on a parentage matter to establish paternity, it is important to know the steps to take if you are retained to challenge paternity.
Adjudicating a Parentage Matter—Without the Parent? By Staci Balbirer Family Law, April 2023 Steps to take when adjudicating parentage for a non-parent.
What to Know Before You Take a Hague Convention Case By Staci Balbirer Family Law, April 2022 Ten questions to ask when your client has a possible Hague Convention case.
Why the date we file a petition for dissolution of marriage just became Important By Staci Balbirer Family Law, May 2016 Clients need to understand that there can be a financially beneficial time to file for divorce, or to the contrary, to stay married.
The difficulty in understanding and applying Section 5/513(a)(1) of the IMDMA By Marc K. Schwartz & Staci Balbirer Family Law, June 2013 When attempting to calculate support for a disabled child, looking for guidance under the statute will leave you asking questions. This article will simplify how to calculate support and the options available to your client.

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