Salvatore and Public Act 102-823: Foreseeability. Public Act 102-823 has done away with the foreseeability / contemplated events relatively long line of case law. Accordingly, it is critical for lawyers to understand the caselaw that had addressed whether a substantial change in circumstances can … [Read more...] about From Bernay and Salvatore to Public Act 102-823: Modification of Support and Maintenance / Substantial Changes in Circumstances
Illinois Supreme Court Fatkin Relocation Decision and Caselaw Following: Trial Court’s Decision Entitled to Compelling Deference
In 2019, the Illinois Supreme Court weighed in on the issue of relocation in In re Marriage of Fatkin.[1] Fatkin involved a 2015 award of primary physical placement with the father of the parties’ two children. The mother had parenting time six out of fourteen days. She also had after school … [Read more...] about Illinois Supreme Court Fatkin Relocation Decision and Caselaw Following: Trial Court’s Decision Entitled to Compelling Deference
Martin Luther King Day Seminar 2019: Gunnar Gitlin
On Martin Luther King Day, Gunnar J. Gitlin provided his case law update. The program is called the "Business Valuation, Financial & Tax Issues in Divorce 2019." It was recorded on Monday, January 21, 2019 and is available online through IICLE. This case-law segment received the highest … [Read more...] about Martin Luther King Day Seminar 2019: Gunnar Gitlin
New Alimony / Maintenance Guidelines Law Effective 2019: The Loss of the Maintenance Deduction
Since January 1, 2019, Illinois has critical changes to our maintenance statute: Public Act 100-923: Learn about the impact of these changes. I've heard about the loss of the alimony deduction starting in 2019. Explain how this impacts Illinois divorces. The impact is profound and … [Read more...] about New Alimony / Maintenance Guidelines Law Effective 2019: The Loss of the Maintenance Deduction
Illinois Family Law Continuing Legal Education Highlights: The Gitlin Law Firm 2018-22
AAML IL Columbus Day program 2018: This Columbus Day, Gunnar J. Gitlin co-chaired the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyer's 12th Annual Columbus Day Program for Experienced Family Lawyers. Attorney Gitlin started this program under the auspices of the AAML starting with the first program in … [Read more...] about Illinois Family Law Continuing Legal Education Highlights: The Gitlin Law Firm 2018-22
Maintenance Guidelines 2018 and 2019
Amended effective January 1, 2018 (and new set effective January 1, 2019) Most Illinois divorce lawyers are unfamiliar with Pub. Act 100-520, which had an effective date of June 1, 2018. But per Pub. Act. 100-565 (SB 61), this had an effective date of January 1, 2018. And we have an entirely new … [Read more...] about Maintenance Guidelines 2018 and 2019
