My divorce case was tried and I lost on a major issue. My lawyer was discussing the possibility of appeal. Please explain the basics about the time-lines for an appeal? First, see the Gitlin Law Firm's Q&A regarding trial of your divorce case. The first step is often to bring a motion for … [Read more...] about Appeals of Illinois Divorce Cases: The Gitlin Law Firm
Modification of your Divorce, Divorce Appeals, and Payment of College
Modify Your Illinois Divorce Judgment
Modification Generally The entry of the divorce judgment may not be the last time you or your (former) spouse are in court for your divorce. Child support, child custody [called allocation of parental responsibilities], alimony, and other provisions are generally subject to modification or change … [Read more...] about Modify Your Illinois Divorce Judgment
Change of Child Custody / Order Allocating Parental Responsibilities
In Illinois we now call "custody modification" by the longer name: Modification of Parental Responsibilities. It breaks down into the allocation involving two areas: 1) decision-making and 2) parenting time. Especially with the changes in the law regarding custody modification, consult with an … [Read more...] about Change of Child Custody / Order Allocating Parental Responsibilities
Relocation – Moving the Children’s Primary Residence
Illinois law refer to moving more than a certain number of miles or moving out of state as "relocation." The law regarding relocation changed dramatically in 2016. Our current law regarding relocation applies to the child's current primary residence. Illinois relocation law also applies to parents … [Read more...] about Relocation – Moving the Children’s Primary Residence
Post High School Education in Illinois Divorce and Paternity Cases
Under Illinois divorce law, a court can order a parent to pay for a child's college education. Illinois in the minority of states where payment for college expenses can be ordered without an agreement between the parents. Illinois divorce and paternity law calls this technically "post-high school … [Read more...] about Post High School Education in Illinois Divorce and Paternity Cases
