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Objecting To Discovery In An Illinois Divorce

The steps of an Illinois divorce are simple: file a Petition For Dissolution of Marriage, file the necessary temporary motions, complete discovery, prepare and negotiate a final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage, Marital Settlement Agreement and/or Allocation of Parenting Time and Parental Responsibilities. Each of these items doesn’t take too long…except for discovery. Discovery is

Russell Knight February 2, 2022

Defending a deposition during an Illinois divorce

Discovery

Objections At A Deposition During an Illinois Divorce

While everyone knows, more or less, how a trial works, a deposition is a little baffling. An attorney can ask anyone they like to appear at a date and time certain to be questioned about matters which will be revealed…on the deposition date. Furthermore, the rules of evidence are completely different during a deposition. The

Russell Knight August 29, 2021

Discovery

Can My Spouse Search My Phone Or Computer In My Illinois Divorce?

Our lives are documented by our computers. All of us carry a tiny computer on us or next to us 24 hours a day that we refer to by just one of it’s functions: a phone. What we did. Who we talked to. Where we were. It’s all there on our computers or (more likely)

Russell Knight December 19, 2020

Discovery

How To Read A W-2 In An Illinois Divorce

In almost every Illinois divorce financial documents will be exchanged between the parties. This exchange always includes the parties’ taxes, which may have been filed together. The tax return usually tells 90% of a divorcing party’s financial story in regards to income. Understanding a spouse’s income may not be possible by reviewing their income tax

Russell Knight November 13, 2020

Inspecting Tax Returns In An Illinois DIvorce

Discovery

How To Read A 1040 Tax Return In An Illinois Divorce

Tax returns are a record of an individual’s income that are presented to the United States federal government. If the tax returns are not complete and factual, the filer can face a myriad of penalties and possible criminal prosecution. So, tax returns are an extremely reliable source of information in an Illinois divorce. Understanding a

Russell Knight October 31, 2020

Discovery

What Is A Notice To Produce In An Illinois Divorce?

When a divorce starts, one party files a Petition For Dissolution of Marriage, the other party files an Appearance and a Response To The Petition For Dissolution of Marriage and maybe a Counter-Petition For Dissolution. Then the parties file their respective Motions For Temporary Relief. This is all the easy part! Because the next step

Russell Knight August 19, 2020

Request For Admission of Facts and Genuineness Of Documents In Illinois

Discovery

Request For Admission of Fact Or Genuineness Of Documents In An Illinois Divorce

After the initial Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage is filed, the other party is served but before the final trial or prove-up is a long period, called “Discovery” that constitutes the majority of the work in an Illinois divorce. Discovery is the request of and exchange of relevant documents and testimony that may allow the

Russell Knight August 18, 2020

Discovery

What Are Interrogatories In An Illinois Divorce?

After the initial divorce pleadings and temporary motions are filed, the discovery process begins. Discovery, in an Illinois divorce, is the exchange of documents by each spouse to prove or verify their assets, income and other relevant issues. When it comes to discovery, if you don’t ask…you don’t get. The financial affidavit and its supporting

Russell Knight August 16, 2020

Discovery

What Is A Subpoena In An Illinois Divorce Case?

While most days lawyers are busy begging the court for permission to do this or do that, there are something lawyers can do with great effect and without anyone’s permission. In Illinois, lawyers can issue subpoenas. Subpoenas are formal requests from lawyers…and those requests must be complied with by law. In fact, the etymology of

Russell Knight August 11, 2020

Cook County Law

What Are Sanctions In an Illinois Divorce?

A sanction is “[a] penalty or coercive measure that results from failure to comply with a law, rule or order.” Black’s Law Dictionary (11th ed. 2019) In layman’s terms in Chicago, this is a penalty for knowingly violating a court rule, doing something improper, making a false statement, etc. In Illinois, the Illinois Supreme Court Rules

Russell Knight September 5, 2018

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