Family

This program examines a series of amendments made in 2025 to the Illinois Paternity Act of 2015, the Gestational Surrogacy Act, and the Adoption Act. Collectively, these amendments are referred to as The Equality for Every Family Act.

Discover judge-endorsed strategies for handling emergency motions, streamlining discovery, crafting persuasive legal writing, appointing parenting coordinators, navigating GAL and 604.10 evaluations, and achieving fair child support outcomes -all designed to boost attorney credibility and efficiency in family law cases.
Originally presented as part of the AAML-IL Annual October Seminar 2025 for Experienced Matrimonial Lawyers.

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AI can transform your practice but only if used wisely. We’ll walk through real applications in matrimonial law, the dangers of blind trust in AI tools, and the professional responsibility issues that demand every lawyer’s immediate attention.
Originally presented as part of the AAML-IL Annual October Seminar 2025 for Experienced Matrimonial Lawyers.

Not included in IICLE® Online All-Access subscription.

How to make the most of having a Parenting Coordinator involved in your case. Includes sample agreements and appointment orders.
Originally presented as part of the AAML-IL Annual October Seminar 2025 for Experienced Matrimonial Lawyers.

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This update includes comprehensive coverage of all Illinois family law opinions from the last year. Topics include “bread and butter” issues on maintenance, child support, income calculation, cohabitation, attorney’s fees, and more.
Originally presented as part of the AAML-IL Annual October Seminar 2025 for Experienced Matrimonial Lawyers.

Not included in IICLE® Online All-Access subscription.

Topics covered will include: arguments & persuasion; written advocacy and pleadings, trial prep and courtroom advocacy, client management and settlement, professionalism and the basics of practice; technology and mentorship; and the value of appeals.
Originally presented as part of the AAML-IL Annual October Seminar 2025 for Experienced Matrimonial Lawyers.

Not included in IICLE® Online All-Access subscription.

This handbook helps attorneys navigate complex child-related legal issues in Illinois dissolution cases, offering practical insights into parenting time, child support, domestic violence, and more.

Divorce is a common trigger for credit reporting errors, due to joint debts, decree noncompliance, lack of understanding about credit reports, account take-over, fraudulent credit applications, and authorized user credit cards. In this program, James Smith, of Fair Credit Attorneys, discusses how family law practitioners who understand the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”) can better protect their clients’ financial futures and avoid malpractice pitfalls.

Join experienced judges, attorneys, and financial experts for our annual program tackling the toughest financial issues in divorce. Alongside key legal and tax updates, you’ll build practical courtroom skills—examining valuation experts, litigating family-owned businesses, preparing clients for management interviews, securing judgments, and navigating incivility in court. With a focus on strategies you can use immediately in practice, this program equips family law attorneys to confidently handle complex financial matters where they matter most: in the courtroom.

This program provides an overview of the legal rights afforded to minors (those under 18), and young people over 18 who are found to have committed crimes while a minor.

The case doesn’t end at judgment. This session will walk you through practical strategies for preparing and conducting hearings and trials, closing out your case, handling post-decree relief, and managing appeals. You’ll also gain insights on enforcing or modifying orders after judgment and best practices for setting and collecting attorney’s fees. Get clear answers to common questions about timing, procedures, and effective courtroom advocacy.
Originally presented as part of Divorce Boot Camp 2025.

Once a divorce is settled it's important to craft an agreement that addresses every single aspect of the settlement, both financial and in terms of who does what when. Walk through the nuances of exactly what to include during this session.
Originally presented as part of Divorce Boot Camp 2025 .