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Improperly Using the Domestic Violence A...
Steven W. v. Meeli W., 2021 IL App (2d) 200652 (“Steven W.”) Typically, custody determinations should be addressed through the custody process set forth in the Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act and the Paternity Act (collectively, the “Custody Laws”). The Illinois Domestic Violence Ac...
How is Income Defined for Child Support ...
Marriage of Schell, 2021 IL 126802 When most people think of “income” they think of wages from their job, bonuses, and commissions. For purposes of child support, however, income is a much broader concept. In Marriage of Schell, the Illinois Supreme Court further expanded the definition of incom...
Defective Service of Process and Vacatin...
Hodges v. Delaney When seeking a judgment against someone, the first step, and an essential one, is properly serving that person with the complaint or petition. Defective service of process can significantly alter the outcome of a case, as seen in Hodges v. Delaney, where the First District reversed...
