by haaff | Jul 23, 2015 | Uncategorized
The June 30 appellate court opinion in Marriage of Shen addresses many different family law topics. One issue is attorney fee contribution from one spouse to another as part of the divorce. The Shen divorce went to a multi-day trial. After trial ended, the wife filed...
by haaff | Jul 18, 2015 | Uncategorized
The June 30 appellate court opinion in Marriage of Shen addresses many different family law topics. One of the many topics is “permanent” maintenance (also known as alimony or spousal support). The husband and wife married in July 1990. The husband filed...
by haaff | Jun 23, 2015 | Uncategorized
In some divorces and post-judgment cases, one parent does not disclose his or her true income, employment, or both. If the ruse is discovered timely, the fraud may be remedied. In Marriage of Rocha, the appellate court ruled rather harshly against a former husband....
by haaff | Jun 23, 2015 | Uncategorized
“Heart balm” actions are lawsuits brought by persons who seek money damages to mend their broken hearts. Heart balm actions were founded decades ago under the doctrine of disfavoring intrusions with marital relationships and family ties. Heart balm actions...
by haaff | Jun 23, 2015 | Uncategorized
In Illinois divorce law, one or both spouses may claim dissipation. Dissipation is generally defined as a spouse using funds or income acquired during the marriage for that spouse’s sole benefit for purposes unrelated to the marriage while the marriage is...
by haaff | Jun 23, 2015 | Uncategorized
On June 18 the Illinois Supreme Court confirmed in Marriage of Mueller that a spouse’s potential Social Security benefits cannot be considered when dividing marital property. In Mueller the wife worked for a private company. She had Social Security taxes...
