There are situations when residents of Chicago, Illinois might feel they need a change in their divorce decree once it has been issued by the court. In those situations, they can appeal to seek a change. However, they should be aware that in most cases, going through...
Appeals
Can you appeal family law decisions?
The idea of appealing a case to a higher court is something you probably have heard about on the news. Many appeals involve criminal cases or a lawsuit with a constitutional question. However, the appeals process also applies to family law decisions. Appellate courts...
What are common reasons people appeal family law decisions?
Family law cases are often emotionally difficult and legally complicated. If you are disappointed by the outcome of your divorce, child support or child custody issue, you are not alone. You may be wondering what other options you have under the law. Some people feel...
Custody in cases of interstate or international moves, part 2: Akula v. Akula
Our prior post on interstate and international custody reviewed the Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA). In that post, we discussed the requirements for deciding which court has jurisdiction over a custody matter when one parent moves to a...
When should a divorce attorney hire an appellate lawyer?
Good attorneys know when they have an ethical and professional responsibility to enlist the help of another attorney for a client. There is a reason that competency is the very first requirement addressed in the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct. Appellate work...
