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
Illinois Supreme Court Rejects Testing the Water Doctrine for SOJs: from Palos to Katsup
Executive Summary. Illinois continues to adopt a lenient view regarding substitutions of judge as a matter of right. Illinois law. Illinois law provides: (a) A substitution of judge in any civil action may be had in the following situations: *** (2) Substitution as of right. When a party … [Read more...] about Illinois Supreme Court Rejects Testing the Water Doctrine for SOJs: from Palos to Katsup
Illinois Divorce and Family Law Legislation 2021
2021 Divorce and Family Law Bills Illinois. Executive Summary. Several important pieces of Illinois’ family-law legislation have become law: A host of changes to the child support health insurance provisions within § 505.2: Pub. Act 102-87. New law addressing temporary relocation: Pub. Act … [Read more...] about Illinois Divorce and Family Law Legislation 2021
Gitlin Law Firm Receives Ranking from U.S. NEWS – BEST LAWYERS® ‘BEST LAW FIRMS’ 2022-23
Gitlin Law Firm is pleased to announce that we have been selected as a ‘Best Law Firm’ in the area of Family Law for the Chicago region by U.S. News and World Report, each year for the past decade! To be selected, a rigorous evaluation process initiated that includes the collection of client and … [Read more...] about Gitlin Law Firm Receives Ranking from U.S. NEWS – BEST LAWYERS® ‘BEST LAW FIRMS’ 2022-23
BIFF Book by Bill Eddy: Guide to Difficult Co-parent Texts, Emails and Media Posts / Parenting without Conflict Class
BIFF for Co-Parent Communication: Your Guide to Difficult Texts, Emails, and Social Media Posts I am a disciple of Bill Eddy, LCSW, JD., having read everything he's written that applies to family lawyers and divorce practice. He is the author or co-author of 20 books. My favorite are: So, … [Read more...] about BIFF Book by Bill Eddy: Guide to Difficult Co-parent Texts, Emails and Media Posts / Parenting without Conflict Class