In re Marriage of Bychina, 2021 IL App (2d) 200303, presented a case of first impression in Illinois. The Second District Illinois appellate court held that the trial court erred in deferring an I-864 claim to the federal court. The case reasoned that our state courts are the preferred forum to … [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'm a disciple of Bill Eddy, LCSW, JD., having read all he's written that applies to family lawyers and divorce practice. He is the author or co-author of 21 books. My favorite are: So, What's Your … [Read more...] about BIFF Book by Bill Eddy: Guide to Difficult Co-parent Texts, Emails and Media Posts / Parenting without Conflict Class
McHenry County Bar Association Presentation on Child Support Enforcement and True-ups
On October 13, 2020, Judge Jeffrey Hirsch gave a presentation with Attorney Gunnar J. Gitlin to the McHenry County Bar Association Family Law Section. It was titled, "IRMO SOLECKI, 2020 IL App (2d) 190381, Hard Lessons & Unexpected Consequences From Well-intentioned, Poorly-drafted MSAs." For … [Read more...] about McHenry County Bar Association Presentation on Child Support Enforcement and True-ups
