Many different types of law interact. While knowledge of divorce law is necessary, knowledge of certain tax, federal, financial, tort and other laws is necessary to accurately analyze problems and represent clients. The Gitlin Law Firm provides some information about some areas of law that are … [Read more...] about Practice Area – Other Family Law Issues
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Illinois Premarital Agreements
A premarital agreement is an agreement before the marriage that set forth a husband's and wife's rights and obligations in the event of a divorce. Premarital agreements often are a touchy subject. Yet they often provide significantly more protection when carefully considered and drafted. If you are … [Read more...] about Illinois Premarital Agreements
Cohabitation Statistics
Facts and Statistics Are Emerging About Cohabitation Cohabitation in recent decades has emerged as an important emotional and economic institution, both as a predecessor to, and often as a substitute for marriage. This writing takes up some of those facts and figures. 50% of women aged 15 to 44 … [Read more...] about Cohabitation Statistics
Rights and Liabilities When Living Together
Non-Marital Cohabitation: Rights and Liabilities There may be legal consequences to cohabitation. Illinois does not recognize "palimony," but be careful of the promises and property transfers you make. There are other legal theories that some cohabitants will attempt to use to obtain a … [Read more...] about Rights and Liabilities When Living Together
Parentage / Paternity in Illinois
The Rights and Duties of Mother and Father More than one-third of the children born in the United States are born out of wedlock. And in keeping with more and more children being born to unmarried parents, the law regarding parentage (paternity) has recently changed. The Illinois parentage law was … [Read more...] about Parentage / Paternity in Illinois
Grandparent Visitation in Illinois
Grandparent visitation in Illinois, as in the rest of the United States, is extremely limited. Fit parents have the right to the control and education of their children. In Illinois, grandparents can get visitation with grandchildren, but only under certain circumstances (such as the death of one … [Read more...] about Grandparent Visitation in Illinois