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Articles From Stephanie Capps

Should Statutory Rape Cases Be Treated the Same as Other Forms of Criminal Sexual Abuse Cases for Purposes of Parenting Time? By Stephanie Capps Family Law, August 2021 The appellate court recently confirmed a trial court decision holding that a father is prohibited from parental responsibilities and parenting time when he fathered the child through statutory rape unless the mother consents by filing an affirmative petition.
‘Fee,’ fie, foe … fee? Fee awards under 750 ILCS 5/508(a) By Stephanie Capps Family Law, December 2018 According to the second district, clients cannot sue their former attorneys for fees under 750 ILCS 5/508(a)(3).
New federal tax implications for maintenance payors and recipients By Stephanie Capps Family Law, February 2018 Author Stephanie Capps provides a sample scenario to help determine the potential financial impact on divorcing parties when considering the combo of new maintenance guidelines and federal tax overhaul.
New maintenance guidelines for divorcing spouses By Stephanie Capps Family Law, January 2018 As of January 1, 2018, new maintenance guidelines have taken effect in Illinois.
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New income shares guidelines: Benefit or detriment to your client? By Stephanie Capps Family Law, July 2017 As of July 1, 2017, the income shares guidelines have taken effect replacing the percentage guidelines for child support in Illinois.

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