In re Marriage of Ash/Matschke Illinois law instructs judges to broadly define income when calculating child support payments and maintenance payments. What is the definition of “income”? Typically, we think of income as salary and any bonuses and commissions received. T...
Marriage of Barsky, 2021 IL App (1st) 210065-U In a typical removal case, an important issue is whether the parties can develop a parenting plan that protects the child’s relationship with the parent that remains in Illinois. In Barsky, the father’s relationship with the...
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 Illi...
