A “source of funds” rule refers to a legal principle, primarily used in divorce proceedings, that determines whether a property should be classified as marital or separate based on the origin of the funds used to acquire or improve it; essentially, it means that if a spouse contributes premarital funds to purchase a marital asset, they
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Illinois Divorce Lawyer: Building a Strong Child-Centered Case
WHEN CHILDREN RESIST/REFUSE CONTACT with a parent after the breakup of the family, the cause for the contact resistance can be from various sources. When children resist/refuse contact with a parent and when it is objectively determined that parental alienation is the cause for the contact refusal, the issue is quite serious. This is because
Illinois Divorce: “It’s All Your Fault”: High Conflict People
Years ago, I helped write and edit elements of Bill Eddy’s landmark book Splitting that offered readers, for the first time, guidance and understanding of personality disorders in the context of a high conflict divorce. Today, Bill continues to educate and help other navigate the difficulties of parenting and divorcing with a HCP (high conflict person).
Illinois Divorce: New Rule 23 Appellate case dealing with Cohabitation
The issue of cohabitation in Illinois divorce cases is an interesting one. Sometimes, a spouse that is receiving maintenance support engages in a relationship with a third party after the divorce. The payor spouse many times feels a bit cheated, in that a former spouse (payee) receives financial support while at the same time dating
Illinois Divorce: Quick Question: What is Parental Alienation?
Quick Question: What is Parental Alienation?
Parental alienation refers to a situation where one parent deliberately influences their child to reject, fear, or show hostility toward the other parent. This can happen through manipulation, badmouthing the other parent, or restricting contact between the child and the other parent. The goal of the alienating parent is
Illinois Divorce: Valuing a small business in a divorce
Valuing a small business in a divorce can be complex and often involves several methods. Here are some common approaches:
- Capitalization of Earnings: This method estimates future profits and applies a capitalization rate to determine the business’s value.
Illinois Divorce: Primer: What is Reunification (Reintegration ) Therapy?
Reunification therapy is a specialized form of therapy that focuses on repairing relationships between estranged family members. It is often used in cases of parental alienation, high conflict divorce, or other situations where family bonds between parents and children have been damaged.
The goal of reunification therapy is to:
- Rebuild trust: Help family members rebuild
Illinois Divorce Lawyer: How do you know it is parental alienation?
How do you know it is parental alienation—and not justified rejection and estrangement?
In a case where a child rejects contact with a parent, a psychological evaluator or skilled GAL can determine if the rejection is unwarranted, which is called parental alienation, by making a thorough investigation of the empirical facts over time. If the
Illinois Divorce: Parental Alienation Study Group
PASG Conference for Members:
September 4-6, 2024 in Oslo, Norway
Dear Michael Roe:
We at Parental Alienation Study Group anxiously await our upcoming world conference in Oslo, Norway. The program looks great and final preparations are being made! We hope to see you in beautiful Oslo during September 4-6, 2024.
For PASG members as well
Illinois Divorce: Surviving a spouse who has narcissistic personality traits
Surviving a marriage with a spouse who has narcissistic personality traits can be incredibly challenging. Many of my cases through the years have involved the opposing spouse with traits of NPD, or BPD, or traits of comorbidity of both. Here are some strategies to help navigate this difficult situation:
1. Educate Yourself
- Understanding Narcissism: Learn