Tag Archives: Appeal

Top Ten Myths in Illinois Divorce Cases [Myth #9]

Posted on October 1st, 2012 by Burton S. Hochberg

Myth: If I don’t like the outcome of my divorce trial, I can always modify it. The answer is, generally not.  Once a judgment is entered as a  result of a contested trial, child support and maintenance are not modifiable … Continue reading →

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I’m Dissatisfied with the Trial Court’s Decision – What Can I Do?

Posted on March 12th, 2012 by Shannon R. Burke

The trial court judge issued a final judgment in your dissolution of marriage case disposing of all outstanding issues between you and your former spouse.  However, you are unhappy with the judgment for any number of reasons.  Perhaps you are … Continue reading →

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Breaking Law in Illinois: Social Security Income Not Exempt from Payment of College Expenses

Posted on September 29th, 2010 by Karen Pinkert-Lieb

The Second District Appellate Court recently found that social security disability income can be used to satisfy an obligor’s duty to fund college expenses. In re Marriage of Truhlar, 2010 WL 3667117 (2nd Dist. Sept. 17, 2010), the parties had … Continue reading →

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