Amazon.com description: Product Description: Strategies for Family Law in Illinois provides an authoritative, insider's perspective on navigating the nuances of Illinois family law. Featuring partners and chairs from leading law firms in the state of Illinois, this book discusses trends in child custody, child support, and spousal maintenance. These top lawyers examine new developments such as genetic testing and same sex marriage, and the ways in which these issues are likely to influence family law cases. Additionally, these leaders analyze the effect of the economy on family law trends and suggest ways to work with clients when finances are a major consideration. The different niches represented and the breadth of perspectives presented enable readers to get inside some of the great legal minds of today, as these experienced lawyers offer up their thoughts around the keys to success within this ever-changing field.

Inside the Minds provides readers with proven business and legal intelligence from leading C-Level executives and lawyers. Each chapter offers thought leadership and expert analysis on an industry, profession, or topic, providing a future-oriented perspective and proven strategies for success. Each author has been selected based on their experience and C-Level standing within the business and legal communities.

Chapters Include:

1. Alan J. Toback, Managing Partner, Lake Toback - "Developing Issues in Family Law and Strategies for Facing Them"
2. Steven N. Peskind, Principal, Peskind Law Firm - "Five Observations About the New Economy and its Impact on Family Law"
3. Lydia Gross Kamerlink, Partner, Kamerlink Stark McCormack & Powers LLC - "Economic Recovery and the Impact on Support in Family Law Cases"
4. Kurt A. Muller, Senior Partner, The Muller Firm Ltd. - "Planning Strategies and Achieving the Client's Goals in a Divorce Matter"
5. Laura A. Baluch, Equity Partner, Barrick Switzer Long Balsley & Van Evera LLP - "New Laws and Dispute Resolution Practices Affecting Family Law Cases"

Appendices Include:

Appendix A: Petition for Dissolution of Marriage
Appendix B: Petition for Finding of Parentage, Custody, Child Support, and Other Relief
Appendix C: Statutory Short Form Power of Attorney for Health Care