Effectively Transitioning Your Matter for AppealBy Julie A. JohnsonFamily Law, December 2024Family law litigators who routinely try cases or conduct full evidentiary hearings, whether pre- or post-decree, inevitably face the prospect of appealing decisions that did not favor your client. Most family law attorneys routinely practice in either the circuit courts or the appellate courts but rarely both. Employing the following strategies will save you time, your client money, and enable a smooth transition of your matter for an appeal handled by separate appellate counsel.
Chair’s ColumnBy Jessica PatchickFamily Law, November 2024A note from the chair.
The Effects of Vicarious Trauma for Family Law AttorneysBy Hon. Jeanne M. ReynoldsFamily Law, November 2024First Responders are recognized as heroes! First Responders are also required to take care of themselves due to the immense challenges and stress dealt with on a daily basis. Lawyers and judges must do the same.
Navigating Family Law: Why Anger Management Isn’t Enough in Domestic Violence CasesBy Agnes Zielinski OlechnoFamily Law, November 2024In Illinois family and domestic violence courts, courts may face the task of determining the appropriate intervention for individuals displaying harmful behavior, particularly in high-conflict parenting or divorce cases. Pursuant to Section 607.6 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, the court may order individual counseling for the child, family counseling for one or more of the parties and the child, or parental education for one or more of the parties.
Chair’s ColumnBy Jessica PatchickFamily Law, October 2024A note from the chair.
An Overview of Illinois’ Law on Reproductive HealthBy Ashley D. DavisFamily Law, October 2024Illinois law provides robust protections for reproductive rights, ensuring that individuals have the right to make decisions about their reproductive health without undue interference from the state.
Parenting Coordinators: Coordinating Parents Through the Day-to-Day LifeBy Erin M. WilsonFamily Law, October 2024What happens when issues arise after a final Allocation Judgment or Judgment for Dissolution of Marriage is entered? What happens when the parties are out of court and issues or different interpretations of the final orders arise? Who can the parents reach out to once the ink has dried on their final order?
Update on Dissipation of AssetsBy Lisa M. NyuliFamily Law, October 2024A look at dissipation of assets of interest to family law practitioners.
Automatic Substitution of Judges: A Closer LookBy Judge Arnold F. Blockman, (ret.)Family Law, July 2024An analysis of the common practice of taking a substitution as of right to the assigned family law judge in a given case.
Practice Pointer: The Issue of Waiver and Maintenance ModificationBy Kathleen KraftFamily Law, July 2024When dealing with modification of maintenance, the crucial and often overlooked consideration is how the parties’ assets and liabilities were allocated within their original settlement documents and the specific language and terms related to such.
Family Law Legislation 2024By Richard ZuckermanFamily Law, June 2024In 2024, the Family Law Section Council reviewed and tracked 64 bills, seven of which made it to the governor's desk for signature.
How DCFS Appeals Can Give Law Students Valuable Litigation ExperienceBy Joe LehmanChild Law, June 2024The rules of the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services allow non-lawyers to appear before administrative law judges. Law students and firms that employ them should capitalize on this allowance to give law students valuable litigation experience.
‘Living in Sin’ Is About to Get a Lot RiskierBy Meighan A. HarmonFamily Law, May 2024House Bill 4404, introduced in January 2024, creates the Uniform Cohabitants’ Economic Remedies Act.
Cases and Issues to WatchBy Raleigh D. KalbfleischFamily Law, April 2024Summaries of cases and issues of interest to family law practitioners.
Don’t Be a ‘Wimpy’ LawyerBy Rory T. WeilerFamily Law, April 2024Advice on how to collect fees from uncooperative clients.
FAIR Is the Four-Letter ‘F-Word’ in DivorceBy L. Steven RakowskiFamily Law, April 2024During a divorce, one way to ensure your client is happier with the outcome is to manage expectations and attitudes.
How DCFS Appeals Can Give Law Students Valuable Litigation ExperienceBy Joe LehmanAdministrative Law, April 2024The rules of the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services allow non-lawyers to appear before administrative law judges. Law students and firms that employ them should capitalize on this allowance to give law students valuable litigation experience.
Order of Protection Against Transphobic Parent UpheldBy Peter SullivanFamily Law, April 2024In its recent opinion in In re A.A. v. Nita A., the appellate court addressed the issue of transphobia within the family and cleared a path for the issuance of orders of protection against a family member who harasses a transgender child for being transgender.
Adjudication vs. ADR in Family Law: In Search of Deeper Dialogue and UnderstandingBy Sandra CrawfordFamily Law, March 2024Conflict resolution practitioners must be able to convey the benefits and drawbacks to different models of conflict resolution since the model a client uses to address disputes can have a profound impact on the process and outcome.
How DCFS Appeals Can Give Law Students Valuable Litigation ExperienceBy Joe LehmanFamily Law, March 2024The rules of the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services allow non-lawyers to appear before administrative law judges. Law students and firms that employ them should capitalize on this allowance to give law students valuable litigation experience.
