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2020 Articles

Relocation By Erin Wilson April 2020 In In Re Marriage of Collingbourne, the Illinois Supreme Court further developed the five factors to balance in removal cases set forth in In re Marriage of Eckert.
Residential Parent Designation Ramifications Under the School Code By Fiona A. McCormick & Katherine A. McCollum June 2020 Putting together an allocation of parental responsibilities judgment takes a lot of time and consideration on the part of the attorneys and the clients.
SCOTUS Provides Guidance for Determining a Child’s ‘Habitual Residence’ Under the Hague Convention By Stephanie A. Capps June 2020 The Supreme Court of the United States recently issued an opinion holding that an actual agreement between the parties is not necessary to determine a child’s “habitual residence” under the Hague Convention.
SCOTUS Provides Guidance for Determining a Child’s ‘Habitual Residence’ Under the Hague Convention By Stephanie A. Capps May 2020 The Supreme Court of the United States recently issued an opinion holding that an actual agreement between the parties is not necessary to determine a child’s “habitual residence” under the Hague Convention.
Serving the Best Interests of a Child With Significant Developmental Delays By Margaret A. Bennett May 2020 When representing the parent of a child with developmental delays, it is essential to consider the additional and complex issues that should be addressed as consideration in a memorandum of understanding, GAL report, allocation judgment, or marital settlement agreement.
Staying Active, Healthy, and Productive at Home By Michael B. Hyman, E. Kenneth Wright, Jr., & Erin Clifford June 2020 Suggestions to better manage working from home during COVID-19.
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Supporting the Illinois Bar Foundation’s Lincoln Legacy Society By Hon. Edward J. Schoenbaum, (ret.) November 2020 The Lincoln Legacy Society is the Planned Giving Program of the Illinois Bar Foundation, supporting the Foundation’s mission to administer access to justice programs throughout Illinois and offer financial aid to attorneys and their families during times of crisis.
Tips From the Couch: What Psychologists Want You to Know and Tell Your Clients By Katy Kraft March 2020 Tips from psychologists to help lawyers better advocate for their clients.
The Top 10 Things Court-Appointed Guardians ad Litem Wish Parents Knew Before Their First Meeting By Angel Traub February 2020 Ten things to review and discuss with clients to prepare them to meet with a guardian ad litem.
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Under the IMDMA, What Is the Well-Being of a Companion Animal? By Angela Peters & David Hopkins February 2020 Effective January 1, 2018, the Illinois General Assembly amended the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act to allow parties going through a divorce to petition the court for sole or joint possession of companion animals.
A Virtual Pro Bono Opportunity to Help Those in Need By Michael G. Bergmann September 2020 Illinois Free Legal Answers is a virtual legal clinic where low-income Illinoisans can submit a question online to ask a pro bono lawyer for help with a civil legal issue.
The ‘What Was Contemplated…’ Virus Is Spreading—It Is Time to Mitigate! By Judge Arnold Blockman, (ret.) December 2020 It is clear that many family court judges and family law attorneys defending child support and maintenance modification cases are using the “contemplation of the parties or the court” defense to avoid a finding of a substantial change of circumstances.
Where’s the Equity? By Ron Cohen April 2020 A look at how Supreme Court Rule 13, 735 ILCS 5/2-1301, 735 ILCS 5/2-1302, 735 ILCS 5/2-1401, 750 ILCS 5/405, Supreme Court Rule 105, and the equitable powers inherent in all courts of general jurisdiction are used.
Zoom How-To By Maggie Bennett April 2020 A step-by-step guide to using Zoom for video conferencing.