Divorce Proceedings in Illinois
Divorce Proceedings in Illinois

Author: Mark D. Brent

Publisher:

Published: 2012-08

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780314285836

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Divorce Proceedings in Illinois is a practical, plain-language guide and introduction to the complicated and contentious issue of divorce in Illinois. Written by an experienced divorce attorney and litigator, in an easy to understand and conversational style, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking to learn more about this important topic. Whether you are considering a divorce, your spouse has mentioned a divorce, you are actively litigating a divorce, or you are a friend or family member seeking to support someone going through a divorce, this guide serves as a thorough introduction to what you need to know.

Prenuptial Agreements Line by Line
Prenuptial Agreements Line by Line

Author: Kirk C. Stange

Publisher: Aspatore Books

Published: 2014-04-01

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 9780314292049

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Written by an experienced attorney who frequently speaks on various family law topics, Prenuptial Agreements Line by Line is a comprehensive examination of the crucial components included in a sample prenuptial agreement for the family law practitioner, general practice attorney, paralegal, mediator, or law student. This book explains the reasoning behind different clauses in a prenuptial agreement, including those that address the division of marital and separate assets, consideration, spousal support, attorneys fees and costs, alternative dispute resolution, and confidentiality to help meet the specific needs of each client. The sample agreement contained in this book outlines a variety of options and alternatives in drafting a prenuptial agreement, including some ways spousal support can be addressed, how property and debt division might be tackled, as well as potential confidentiality issues and potential agreements on alternative dispute resolution. While this agreement is not designed to include every possible provision, it acts as a useful starting point for the drafting of an enforceable contract. Prenuptial Agreements Line by Line is a valuable resource for anyone who has ever helped draft or negotiate a prenuptial agreement.

Model Rules of Professional Conduct
Model Rules of Professional Conduct

Author: American Bar Association. House of Delegates

Publisher: American Bar Association

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 9781590318737

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The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.

Child Custody, Visitation, and Support in Illinois
Child Custody, Visitation, and Support in Illinois

Author: Linda H. Connel

Publisher: Sphinx Publishing

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781572486836

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With divorce rates on the rise, more and more parents are facing difficult custody situations involving their children. From parents having difficulty seeing their children on a regular basis, being denied visitation by the other parent, or not receiving enough or any monetary support, parents increasingly find themselves drawn into court to argue these issues. This book was written to inform parents of their legal rights and help them take their case through the system to protect themselves and their children. In easy-to-understand language, this book tells you: --How to get custody in Illinois --How to understand Illinois family court procedure --How to modify a custody, visitation, or support order --How to take in case of kidnapping or abuse --How to get sole or joint custody --How to terminated parental rights --How to calculate child support in Illinois --How to prove paternity

Family Law Trial Evidence Handbook
Family Law Trial Evidence Handbook

Author: Steven N. Peskind

Publisher: American Bar Association

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781627220033

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At the core of being a trial lawyer is a working knowledge of the rules of evidence: how to get evidence admitted or kept out in a contested trial or hearing. Procedures to authenticate exhibits are the building blocks of any case, and objections and their responses are the mortar. The Family Law Trial Evidence Handbook is a common sense guide to these fundamentals. Based upon the author's years of family law practice and from his teaching experience at the ABA Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute, this handbook is organized in a practical format that can work for all family law trial lawyers, regardless of whether they practice in a state that uses a variation on the Federal Rules or a common law body of rules on evidence. It combines the substantive knowledge critical to assist family lawyers understand the concepts and theories of evidence with a supremely useful format that ensures that the necessary information can be located and absorbed quickly. Topics include: The fundamentals of evidence Relevance Evidence of character and habit Hearsay and hearsay exceptions Judicial notice and presumptions Authentication of writings and other tangible evidence Original writing rule and the rule of completeness Competency of witnesses Evidentiary privileges Expert witnesses Examination of witnesses Tendering exhibits, objections, and offers of proof Procedures for streamlining admission of evidence Requests to admit facts and genuineness of documents Judges identify lawyers who can try cases well and appreciate their skill, and good settlements come from superior trial skills. It is axiomatic, but knowledge is power. This book is the starting point for lawyers pursuing excellence in divorce trial advocacy.