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Husband Appeal on Non-Modifiable Spousal Maintenance Award is Unsuccessful

Published December 29, 2020

Table of ContentsNon-Modifiable Maintenance Case BackgroundHUSBAND USED TO BE A BANKER MAKING $140,000 A YEAR BUT QUIT TO PURSUE A JOB IN PASTORAL COUNSELINGCOURT FIRST LOOKED AT WHETHER AGREEMENT COULD BE MODIFIEDHusband’s AppealTHE APPELLATE COURT WAS NOT CONVINCED BY HUSBAND’S ARGUMENT The parties signed an agreement that the husband would pay non-modifiable maintenance but then

Guardianship for a Child – What You Need to Know

Published December 24, 2020

Categorized as Child Custody

Table of ContentsWhen Guardianship May Be Necessary for a ChildHow to Establish a Guardianship for a ChildPetition for Guardianship of a MinorTypes of GuardianshipsPlenary GuardianStandby GuardianShort-term GuardianChildren Age 14 and Over When Guardianship May Be Necessary for a Child Guardianship for a child generally becomes necessary when the child’s parents are no longer able to

6 Benefits of Hiring a Divorce Attorney

Published December 21, 2020

Categorized as Divorce

Table of ContentsHere are some reasons why hiring a divorce attorney is essential to your case:You will be held to the same standard of knowledge as an Attorney.Your Spouse or Ex may hire an attorney.The “forms” provided by Courts for “do it yourself” or “pro se” divorces are not all-encompassing for every situation.Things do not

Bringing a Solid Contempt Petition in Illinois Family Court

Published December 17, 2020

Categorized as Divorce Litigation, Illinois Divorce

Table of ContentsIndirect Civil Contempt for Refusal to Abide by a Court OrderCivil Contempt ProceedingsCriminal Contempt ActionsContempt Petitions During COVID-19Contempt Petitions Related to School Is it time to file a contempt petition in Illinois family court? When you have an Illinois Court Order that is incorporated into a Judgment for Dissolution of Marriage it details

The COVID-19 Vaccination Is Here

Published December 14, 2020

Categorized as Child Custody & Visitation

Table of ContentsIf the other parent will not vaccinate, will the courts stop parenting time?Will a Judge Order a Parent to be Vaccinated?Will employers be able to mandate the COVID-19 vaccination for their employees? If You Live in a State that Does Not Mandate Vaccinations, Does that Help or Hurt Your Argument? Start Discussing the COVID-19 Vaccination with

What to Expect at Trial in a Chicago Divorce

Published December 10, 2020

Categorized as Divorce Litigation

Table of ContentsWhat are the Rules of EvidenceQuestioning Witnesses at Trial and ObjectionsObjection: Leading the WitnessOBJECTION: FoundationOBJECTION: RelevanceOBJECTION: CharacterOBJECTION: Beyond the Scope OBJECTION: HearsayOBJECTION: Best EvidenceOBJECTION: Authentication OBJECTION: Settlement Negotiations Understand Objections and You’ll Be Prepared for a Trial Going to trial can be a nerve-wracking experience. As Chicago divorce attorneys, we know first-hand clients are nervous

Month: December 2020

Husband Appeal on Non-Modifiable Spousal Maintenance Award is Unsuccessful

Guardianship for a Child – What You Need to Know

6 Benefits of Hiring a Divorce Attorney

Bringing a Solid Contempt Petition in Illinois Family Court

The COVID-19 Vaccination Is Here

What to Expect at Trial in a Chicago Divorce

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