M.R. 30858 “In re: 2021 Judicial Redistricting.” Judicial Districts Act of 2021 https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/News/1000/Redistricting-a-Monumental-Shift-for-Our-State-Courts/news-detail/ “Redistricting a Monumental Shift for Our State Courts.” M.R. 30858 “In re: 2021 Judicial … [Read more...] about Judicial Redistricting Comes to Illinois January 1, 2022
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“25 Ways To Forget Your Ex” How to Article Reframed
I had a client who found a helpful howto article called: "25 ways to forget your ex." https://www.stylecraze.com/articles/how-to-forget-your-ex/ The takeaways from that article as revised, paraphrased and reframed by me are: Give yourself time to heal; Don't stalk him or … [Read more...] about “25 Ways To Forget Your Ex” How to Article Reframed
Chief Justice Ann Burke’s Open Letter Confirming Support of Remote Court Appearances
My background with Justice Anne M. Burke is that she swore me in to practice law in Wisconsin! I agree entirely with Justice Burke's June 14th open letter that follows verbatim! We can see in this letter the thinking of the majority on the Illinois Supreme Court that brought about the current … [Read more...] about Chief Justice Ann Burke’s Open Letter Confirming Support of Remote Court Appearances
Kane County, Illinois Local Orders
Kane County Effective Aug. 4, Kane County Resumes Social Distancing Rules WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic infection rates have increased to such a degree that many court operations should be modified to continue to protect the health and safety of the public, circuit court judges and circuit court … [Read more...] about Kane County, Illinois Local Orders
McHenry County, Illinois: Regular Order
At the discretion of the judge presiding over a courtroom, the use of video remote appearances shall continue pursuant to Supreme Court Rule, Local Court Rule, and Guidelines for a Virtual Courtroom, as established by the 22nd Judicial Circuit and as encouraged by Illinois Supreme Court Chief … [Read more...] about McHenry County, Illinois: Regular Order
90 Day Fiance Fans Take Note: Illinois Appellate Court Holds State Court Errs in Deferring to Federal Court re Breach of Contract Claim
In re Marriage of Bychina, 2021 IL App (2d) 200303 (June 18, 2021) presents a case of first impression in Illinois. The Second District Illinois appellate court held that the trial court erred in deferring to Federal court regarding an I-864 claim. The case reasoned that State court should be the … [Read more...] about 90 Day Fiance Fans Take Note: Illinois Appellate Court Holds State Court Errs in Deferring to Federal Court re Breach of Contract Claim
