Gunnar J. Gitlin recently completed his comprehensive rewrite of Gitlin on Divorce: A Guide to Illinois Family Law. The new treatise represents the completion of the rewrite started in 2016. Authors proofs were recently submitted and the final version is expected any day now. Accordingly, … [Read more...] about Rewrite of Gitlin on Divorce: A Guide to Illinois Matrimonial Law
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H. Joseph Gitlin to be Honored by Illinois Bar Foundation
The McHenry County Fellows of the Illinois Bar Foundation to host reception to honor H. Joseph Gitlin (as well as his friend Herb Franks). On Tuesday, June 27, 2017, a reception will be held to honor H. Joseph Gitlin, The Gitlin Law Firm. My father will be posthumously presented with the Fellows … [Read more...] about H. Joseph Gitlin to be Honored by Illinois Bar Foundation
Income Withholding in Illinois: New Federal Form July 1, 2017
Current Illinois law requires that the what is referred to an "income withholding notice." Federal law uses the acronym IWO (Income Withholding Order) referring both to notices and order although Illinois usage does not require a judge's signature. Illinois law also provides that the IWO form … [Read more...] about Income Withholding in Illinois: New Federal Form July 1, 2017
Update Regarding Illinois Child Support Income Shares Legislation
Illinois divorce and family lawyers should be following the progress of SB 69. It was introduced on January 1, 2017. As of June 1st, it passed both houses and is awaiting the Governor's signature. SB 69 has been alternatively called a technical corrections act but it does much more than provide … [Read more...] about Update Regarding Illinois Child Support Income Shares Legislation
Income Shares: The Charts!
On April 19, 2017, the DHFS has made available charts for the calculation of child support based on the July 1, 2017 income share model. Chart for Conversion of Gross to Net Income Income Shares Scheduled Based on Net Income1 A quick review of the charts indicates that: The highest … [Read more...] about Income Shares: The Charts!
Haleas: Illinois Appellate Court Affirms Arbitrator’s Award of Maintenance and Property – Case of First Impression
In re Marriage of Haleas, 2017 IL App (2d) 160799 (April 13, 2017), represents a watershed case for alternative dispute resolution in Illinois divorce cases. There have been no appellate court cases in Illinois involving the issue of arbitration clauses in Illinois' initial divorce cases. In … [Read more...] about Haleas: Illinois Appellate Court Affirms Arbitrator’s Award of Maintenance and Property – Case of First Impression