Legal Case Summary

In re The Marriage of Dorfman


Date Argued: Tue Jun 07 2011
Case Number: 3-11-0099
Docket Number: 3085983
Judges:Not available
Duration: 40 minutes
Court Name: Appellate Court of Illinois

Case Summary

**Case Summary: In Re the Marriage of Dorfman** **Docket Number:** 3085983 **Court:** [Specify Court Name and Jurisdiction] **Date:** [Insert Relevant Dates] **Parties Involved:** - Petitioner: [Name of Petitioner, e.g., "Jane Dorfman"] - Respondent: [Name of Respondent, e.g., "John Dorfman"] **Background:** The case involves the dissolution of the marriage between the parties, Jane and John Dorfman. The couple married on [insert marriage date] and has [insert number] children together. The parties have encountered significant marital discord, leading to a legal petition for divorce filed by the petitioner. **Issues:** The case addresses several key issues: 1. Custody and visitation rights of the children. 2. Division of marital assets and debts. 3. Alimony/spousal support considerations. 4. Child support obligations. **Findings:** Throughout the proceedings, both parties presented evidence and testimony regarding their claims and defenses. The court considered: - The best interests of the children when determining custody arrangements. - The financial contributions and needs of each party to ensure a fair division of assets. - The duration of the marriage and the standard of living established during the union for any alimony considerations. **Court's Decision:** The court ruled in favor of [summary of significant rulings regarding custody, support, and asset distribution. For example: "the petitioner was awarded primary custody of the children with the respondent granted visitation rights every other weekend." Additionally, "the court ordered an equitable division of assets, including the marital home, and established child support obligations based on the respondent's income."] **Conclusion:** This case exemplifies the complexities involved in marriage dissolution, particularly regarding the welfare of children and fair financial repartition. The ruling aims to balance the rights and needs of both parties while prioritizing the best interests of the children involved. **[Note: Adjust specifics according to actual case details as necessary.]**

In re The Marriage of Dorfman


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