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List of Forms by Chapter - Chapter 1 — Domestic Relations
- I. [1.1] Scope of Chapter
- II. [1.2] Overview of a Family Law Practice
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III. Initial Interview - [1.3] Evaluating the Client
- [1.4] Purpose of Initial Conference
- Issues To Be Addressed at Intake
- [1.5] Reconciliation
- [1.6] Counseling
- [1.7] General Overview of the System
- [1.8] Ethical Considerations
- [1.9] Children
- [1.10] Distribution of Property
- [1.11] Maintenance
- [1.12] Grounds
- [1.13] Attorneys’ Fees
- [1.14] Discussion of Issues
- [1.15] Proceeding
- IV. Steps To Be Taken upon Retention
- Administrative Issues
- [1.16] Office Procedure
- [1.17] Forms
- [1.18] Fees
- [1.19] Evaluation of Initial Legal Issues
- [1.20] Jurisdiction
- [1.21] Venue
- [1.22] Temporary Relief
- [1.23] Domestic Violence
- [1.24] Temporary Child Support and Maintenance
- [1.25] Temporary Attorneys’ Fees
- [1.26] Injunctive Relief
- [1.27] Temporary Allocation of Parental Responsibilities
- V. Commencement of the Action
- VI. Discovery
- VII. Preparation of the Case for Settlement or Trial
- VIII. [1.45] Settlement of the Case
- IX. [1.49] Conducting a Prove-Up Hearing
- X. [1.50] Preparation for Trial
- XI. [1.51] Ethical Considerations
- XII. [1.52] Bibliography
- XIII. Appendix of Forms
- [1.53] Basic Intake Form
- [1.54] Comprehensive Intake Form
- [1.55] Engagement Agreement; Statement of Client’s Rights and Responsibilities
- [1.56] Petition for Dissolution of Marriage
- [1.57] Motion for Temporary Child Support and Maintenance
- [1.58] Interrogatories Involving Financial and Property Issues (Supreme Court Rule 213 Interrogatories)
- [1.59] Supreme Court Rule 214 Request for Production of Documents
- [1.60] Motion To Compel Discovery
- [1.61] Sample Judgment for Dissolution of Marriage and Marital Settlement Agreement
- [1.62] Allocation Judgment
- [1.63] Request for Admission of Facts and Genuineness of Documents
- [1.64] 201(k) Letter
- Chapter 2 — Juvenile Law
- I. [2.1] Introduction
- II. Illinois Juvenile Court Act
- [2.2] In General
- [2.3] Jurisdiction of the Juvenile Court Act
- [2.4] Stages of Juvenile Court Procedure
- [2.5] Pre-Adjudication or Intake
- [2.6] Adjudication or Trial
- [2.7] Disposition or Sentencing
- [2.8] Post-Disposition or Monitoring
- [2.9] Role of the Attorney
- [2.10] Proceeding Formally or Informally
- [2.11] Delinquency Cases
- [2.12] Abuse and Neglect Cases
- [2.13] Gathering Information
- [2.14] Confidentiality
- [2.15] Interviewing Children
- [2.16] Additional Attorney Resources
- III. Philosophy and History of Juvenile Court
- IV. Delinquent Minors
- [2.24] In General
- [2.25] Jurisdiction
- [2.26] Age
- Nature of the Offense
- [2.27] Minor Offenses
- [2.28] Serious Offenses
- [2.29] Excluded Offenses
- Transfers
- [2.30] Mandatory Transfer
- [2.31] Presumptive Transfer
- [2.32] Discretionary Transfer
- [2.33] Extended Jurisdiction
- [2.34] Habitual and Violent Juvenile Offenders
- Rights of Parties
- [2.35] Representation
- [2.36] Other Procedural Rights
- [2.37] State’s Attorney
- [2.38] Arrest/Taking into Custody
- [2.39] Station Adjustment
- [2.40] Detention and Probation Screening
- [2.41] Detention Hearing
- Adjudication
- [2.42] First Appearance/Initial Hearing
- [2.43] Service of Summons
- [2.44] Filing a Petition
- [2.45] Informal Adjustment
- [2.46] Trial
- [2.47] Rules of Evidence
- Sentencing
- [2.48] Sentencing Hearing
- Sentencing Alternatives
- [2.49] In General
- [2.50] Detention Centers
- [2.51] Probation
- [2.52] Redeploy Illinois
- [2.53] Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice
- [2.54] Orders of Protection
- [2.55] Parental Responsibility
- Post-Sentencing Review
- [2.56] Court Review
- [2.57] Probation Revocation
- [2.58] Appeals
- V. Abused, Neglected, or Dependent Minors
- [2.59] In General
- [2.60] Jurisdiction
- [2.61] Department of Children and Family Services
- [2.62] Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act
- [2.63] Reporting Act and the Criminal Justice System
- [2.64] Taking into Custody
- Adjudication
- [2.65] Time for Hearing
- [2.66] Service of Summons
- [2.67] Filing a Petition
- [2.68] Voluntary Agreements
- [2.69] Appointment of Counsel
- [2.70] Standard of Proof
- [2.71] Rules of Evidence
- Disposition
- [2.72] Dispositional Hearing
- [2.73] Timing
- [2.74] Evidence and Procedure
- [2.75] Dispositional Alternatives
- [2.76] Court Review
- [2.77] Termination of Parental Rights
- [2.78] Appeals
- VI. [2.79] Minors Requiring Authoritative Intervention
- VII. [2.80] Addicted Minors
- VIII. Expungement of Records
- IX. [2.84] Sources of Juvenile Law
- Nrupa A. Patel
Nrupa A. Patel
Nrupa A. Patel is a Partner at Bolen Robinson & Ellis, LLP, in Decatur, and focuses her practice on family law, criminal defense, DCFS appeal, expungements/sealings, and orders of protection. Ms. Patel is a 2019 recipient of the Russel D. Hoerbert Pro Bono Award from the Decatur Bar Association and also a member of the Illinois State Bar Association. She graduated cum laude from Northern Illinois University College of Law and magna cum laude from Bradley University.
- Emily Rapp
Emily Rapp
Emily Rapp is a Partner at McSwain, Nagle, Giese & Rapp P.C., and practices in Kane, DuPage, and Kendall Counties and at the appellate court level. Ms. Rapp is the President of the Kane County Bar Association, Vice Chair of the Family Law Section for DuPage County Bar Association, Chair of the Solo, Small Firm and Technology Committee for the Kane County Bar Association, and member of the Family Law Committee for the Illinois State Bar Association. She has presented at Illinois State Bar Association, DuPage County Bar Association, and Kane County Bar Association seminars speaking on topics relating to family law. Ms. Rapp has been selected as a Super Lawyer (2022) and as an Emerging Lawyer (2016) by Leading Lawyers.
Elements of Illinois Law: Domestic Relations and Juvenile Law 2020 Edition
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