In January 2019, the Illinois Supreme Court weighed in on the issue of relocation in In re Marriage of Fatkin.[1] Fatkin involved a case where in 2015 the father was awarded primary physical placement of the parties’ two children based upon a joint custody award. The mother, Danielle, had been … [Read more...] about Illinois Supreme Court weighs in on Relocation Case: Trial Court’s Decision Entitled to Deference
2019 50/50 Parenting Time Bill
In 2018, the 50/50 parenting time bill created controversy in Illinois. Proponents tended to be from the father's rights camp and steadfastly promoted the 50/50 parenting-time presumption. There were strong-arm tactics to try to push through the various 50/50 parenting bills in 2018. This is part … [Read more...] about 2019 50/50 Parenting Time Bill
Martin Luther King Day Seminar: Gunnar Gitlin
On Martin Luther King Day, Gunnar J. Gitlin will provide his case law update. The program is called the "Business Valuation, Financial & Tax Issues in Divorce 2019." It is on Monday, January 21, 2019 – Hilton Lisle/Naperville where the case law presentation starting at 9:15 a.m. Cases to be … [Read more...] about Martin Luther King Day Seminar: Gunnar Gitlin
New Alimony / Maintenance Guidelines Law Eff. 1/1/19: The Loss of the Maintenance Deduction
Since January 1, 2019, Illinois has critical changes to our maintenance statute: Public Act 100-923: Learn about the impact of these changes. I've heard about the loss of the alimony deduction starting in 2019. Please explain how this will impact Illinois divorces. The impact is profound … [Read more...] about New Alimony / Maintenance Guidelines Law Eff. 1/1/19: The Loss of the Maintenance Deduction
Illinois Family Law Continuing Legal Education: The Gitlin Law Firm 2018/19
AAML IL Columbus Day program 2018: This Columbus Day, Gunnar J. Gitlin co-chaired the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyer's 12th Annual Columbus Day Program for Experienced Family Lawyers. This program has become the most well attended continuing legal education program in Illinois on the topic … [Read more...] about Illinois Family Law Continuing Legal Education: The Gitlin Law Firm 2018/19
Maintenance Guidelines 2018 and 2019
Amended effective January 1, 2018 (and new set effective January 1, 2019) Most Illinois divorce lawyers are unfamiliar with Pub. Act 100-520, which had an effective date of June 1, 2018. But per Pub. Act. 100-565 (SB 61), this had an effective date of January 1, 2018. And we have an entirely new … [Read more...] about Maintenance Guidelines 2018 and 2019