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By Hon. John A. Wasilewski, Hon. Richard D. Russo, Jessica Koester, Hon. Thomas A. Else, Ava George Stewart, & Mark Kevin Wykoff
Criminal Justice,
June 2013
Recent cases of interest to criminal law practitioners.
Visitation standards in parentage vs. dissolution cases: Any difference?
By Thomas A. Else
Family Law,
December 2010
The question of who has the burden of proof with respect to visitation, and what standard to apply, depends on whether the action is brought in a dissolution of marriage action, or a paternity case, and in what appellate district the case is located.
Property acquired in contemplation of marriage
By Thomas A. Else
Family Law,
February 2010
In deciding whether property is marital or non-marital for purposes of allocation and division under the terms of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, the statute itself is sometimes less than helpful.
The role of a Guardian Ad Litem in litigation: Not just a witness
By Thomas A. Else, J.D. & Sean McCumber, J.D.
Family Law,
September 2008
The role a Guardian Ad Litem in custody litigation is sometimes confused as to whether the Guardian (GAL) may be allowed to both testify as a witness and to advocate on behalf of the children as an attorney participating in the litigation.
Contempt of Court: Is bad faith enough?
By Thomas A. Else
Family Law,
September 2007
In many marital settlement agreements, the parties are required to engage in various complex acts in order to achieve the goals embodied in the agreement.
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