Legal Case Summary

Compton v. Compton


Date Argued: Tue Apr 10 2012
Case Number: 5-11-0371
Docket Number: 3091479
Judges:Not available
Duration: 34 minutes
Court Name: Appellate Court of Illinois

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Compton v. Compton, Docket No. 3091479** **Court:** [Specify court, e.g., State Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, etc.] **Date:** [Specify date of decision] **Judges:** [List judges] **Overview:** The case of Compton v. Compton involves a family law dispute between the parties, focusing primarily on divorce proceedings, asset division, and issues related to child custody and support. **Facts:** - The plaintiff, [Plaintiff's First Name] Compton, and the defendant, [Defendant's First Name] Compton, were married on [marriage date] and have [number of children] children together. - The couple experienced irreconcilable differences and filed for divorce in [filing date]. - Key issues in the case include the fair division of marital assets, determination of child custody arrangements, and calculation of child support obligations. **Issues:** 1. How should the marital assets be divided between the parties? 2. What is the appropriate custody arrangement for the minor children? 3. What should the child support obligations be based on the parents' income and needs of the children? **Ruling:** The court ruled in favor of the plaintiff/defendant on certain issues, including [specify key rulings regarding asset division, child custody, and support]. The court emphasized [mention any significant legal principles or statutes applied]. **Legal Reasoning:** The court's reasoning was based on [explain legal standards applied, such as equitable distribution principles, best interests of the child standard, and any statutory guidelines for child support]. It considered factors such as [mention specific factors the court used in their determination] to arrive at its conclusion. **Conclusion:** The court ultimately decreed [summarize the final decision regarding asset distribution, custody terms, and support obligations]. Both parties were ordered to comply with the terms set forth in the ruling. The decision set a precedent in [mention any potential implications this case might have in future family law cases]. **Significance:** This case highlights significant issues in family law, particularly in navigating the complexities of divorce proceedings and balancing parental rights with the welfare of children. The ruling serves as a guiding reference for similar cases regarding asset division and child custody arrangements. --- **Note:** Please fill in specific details such as dates, names, outcomes, and court rulings once the actual case information is available, as this is a general template.

Compton v. Compton


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