Illinois has recently enacted a major overhaul of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. These new laws (P.A. 99-0090) will become effective as of January 1, 2016. A few of the most significant changes include: Abolishing actions for alienation of affections and breach of promise to marry. Establishing no-fault, irreconcilable differences as the only ground […]
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Jeffrey L. Hirsch, The Gitlin Law Firm, PC
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Shortsighted Financial Affidavits: Depreciating the Standard of Living
Anticipating the issue and being proactive is the key to overcoming shortsighted financial affidavits. Here are some tips on how to do it.
What Happens in Mediation Stays in Mediation (Usually)
Divorce mediation is like the Las Vegas of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods. It’s for adults only, and what happens there, stays there. The promise of confidentiality is a cornerstone of mediation. However, there are a few exceptions to confidentiality that participants should be cognizant of before placing their bets on the mediation table. Mediation […]
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