Many different types of law interact. While knowledge of divorce law is necessary, knowledge of certain tax, federal, financial, tort and other laws is necessary to accurately analyze problems and represent clients. The Gitlin Law Firm provides some information about some areas of law that are … [Read more...] about Practice Area – Other Family Law Issues
Other Family Law FAQ
Illinois Premarital Agreements
Illinois law allows premarital agreement to broadly address rights in the event of divorce. Premarital agreements can provide critical protection when carefully considered and drafted. If you are going to use a premarital agreement, make sure to understand what the agreement can and cannot … [Read more...] about Illinois Premarital Agreements
Cohabitation Statistics
Facts and Statistics Are Emerging About Cohabitation Cohabitation in recent decades has emerged as an important emotional and economic institution, both as a predecessor to, and often as a substitute for marriage. This writing takes up some of those facts and figures. Among adults ages 18 to … [Read more...] about Cohabitation Statistics
Rights and Liabilities When Living Together
Non-Marital Cohabitation: Rights and Liabilities Through to June of 2024, Illinois has not recognized "palimony." But Illinois appears likely to the first state to adopt the Uniform Cohabitants Economic Remedies Act based on House Bill 4404 passed by the House and now engrossed in the Illinois … [Read more...] about Rights and Liabilities When Living Together
Parentage / Paternity in Illinois
The Rights and Duties of Mother and Father Nearly 40 percent of children born in Illinois are born out of wedlock. And in keeping with more-and-more children being born to unmarried parents, Illinois law regarding parentage (paternity) has recently changed. Illinois rewrite our parentage law in … [Read more...] about Parentage / Paternity in Illinois
Grandparent Visitation in Illinois
Grandparent visitation in Illinois, as in the rest of the United States, is extremely limited. Fit parents have the right to the control and education of their children. In Illinois, grandparents can get visitation with grandchildren, but only under certain circumstances (such as the death of one … [Read more...] about Grandparent Visitation in Illinois
