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A Guide to the New Illinois Civil Union Law

Illinois Lawyer Now Illinois Courts Bulletin ISBA Case Digests Section Newsletters Bookstore Classified Ads Advertise with ISBA The Magazine of Illinois Lawyers May 2011 • Volume 99 • Number 5 • Page 232 • Print Family Law A Guide to the New Illinois Civil Union Law By Richard   A.   Wilson Beginning June 1, the Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act confers most of the rights of marriage on parties to a civil union. But definitions of "spouse" and "marriage" under federal law impose important limits on the new act, requiring special planning for "civilly unioned" couples. Don't miss the ISBA's upcoming Law Ed programs on Civil Unions! Friday, June 3 " Civil Union Practice Tips " Attend live onsite or via live webcast during CLE Fest Classic - 4 hours MCLE credit Friday, June 17 " A Roadmap to the Illinois Civil Union Act " during the ISBA Annual meeting - 2 hours...
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Divorce Terms

ABANDONMENT - the term used to describe the action of one spouse leaving the marital home without consent. This action is deemed as grounds for divorce in some states or provinces. ABSENT PARENT - the parent who does not have custodial rights to the child, but is responsible for the partial support of the child and is physically absent from the home where the child resides. This parent is usually referred to as the non-custodial parent. ACCRUE - to propagate or build upon. ACTION- the legal term for what is generally referred to as a lawsuit. ADVERSARIAL DIVORCE- a divorce where each spouse is unable to come to any agreement. ADMISSIBLE - any form of testimony or evidence that is allowed into court. ADULTERY - when one spouse has sexual intercourse with a third party. In some states and provinces this is considered grounds for divorce. ADVERSARIAL DIVORCE - a divorce where each spouse is unable to come to any agreement. ADVERSARY - the opposition or the opposing party in a lawsuit. In ...
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Timeshare Ownership: How to Split a Timeshare in a Divorce

Timeshare Ownership: How to Split a Timeshare in a Divorce In splitting a timeshare ownership in the event of a divorce, you have to be aware of a few crucial factors. From the outset, just a few potential things to consider are the kind of timeshare (for instance, deeded or points-based timeshare) you are dealing with; how the timeshare is treated from a legal perspective (in example, is it a property or a subscription?); and who wants or does not want ownership of it. You will be navigating some choppy waters if you split a timeshare in a divorce, so read this guide to better familiarize yourself with the process. Ads by Google $ Value Of Your Timeshare Get Instant Free Report On Your Timeshare's Value & Resale Data. www. timeshareworth. com Don't Sell Your Timeshare Until you read our special report. Get it today. timeshareout. com/ 9-Mistakes-Report Donate Your Timeshare Now A credible and cost effective...
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Who gets the ring in a divorce?

The Mehta Law 79 W. Monroe, Ste.808 Chicago, IL. 60603 312-590-2000 Divorce is the last thing on your mind when spending serious cash on a sparkly sign of DeBeers-style love. Sadly, although diamonds are a girl's best friend, many guys want to take that friend away when they decide that divorce is on the horizon. As a divorce lawyer , I am often asked whether it is possible to get the ring back. That is especially the case when the engagement ring was purchased with multiple commas! Unfortunately, the answer is likely no except in a few cases. The most typical exception is when you called off the wedding during the engagement -- but even then, it's no guarantee that you will get your ring back. In California, the courts look at the engagement ring as a promise for marriage, and if the bride fulfills the promise of marriage, it is hers free and clear. If the bride never walks down the aisle, she must return the ring because she nev...
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Removing kids from the state in a Illinois Divorce

What it Takes to Succeed at Removal Like most issues involving children, the standard by which courts make removal decisions is "the best interest of the child." It used to be that in most counties in Illinois, generally, removal was disfavored, because it tends to disrupt the connection between the child and the remaining parent. 1 Today, however, where the removal can be shown to be of benefit to the child – notwithstanding the change in the frequency of contact with the remaining parent – removal should be permitted where a direct benefit to the removing parent can be shown or where a direct or indirect benefit to the child can be shown. 2 New Spouse in Another State: Illinois law used to frown on removal cases predicated on the need to be near a new spouse in another state. As noted above, however, case law has changed drastically in recent years and such arguments now carry much more weight in a court's determination. Ultimately, the service of the ch...
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