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Margaret A. Bennett, Partner Attorney
Family Law; Divorce; Child Custody; Visitation; Collaborative Law; Alimony; Child Custody Mediation; Childrens Rights; Discovery of Hidd...
Phone:630-478-2844, 630-573-8800
Web:http://www.lawbennett.com
Address: Commerce Plaza 2015 Spring Road, Suite 720, Oak Brook, IL 60523
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Law Firm:Bennett Law Firm, LLC
Lawyer:Margaret A. Bennett
Phone:630-478-2844, 630-573-8800
Fax:630-573-9810
Lawyer Title:Partner
Practice Areas:Family Law; Divorce; Child Custody; Visitation; Collaborative Law; Alimony; Child Custody Mediation; Childrens Rights; Discovery of Hidden Assets; Divorce Mediation; Equitable Distribution; Family Mediation; Marital Agreements; Marital Misconduct; Marital Property Law; Marital Property Settlements; Matrimonial Law; Post Divorce
Bio:Margaret Bennett has been concentrating in the areas of family law and divorce litigation for over 25 years and practices in DuPage, Will and Cook Counties. Ms. Bennett serves as a Family Court Mediator and as a Guardian ad Litem for the DuPage County court system. Margaret Bennett received legislative appointment to serve on the Illinois Family Law Study Committee (2008 to present). The Committee was formed by the State of Illinois House of Representatives to study and revise the provisions of the state law relating to parentage, child support, spousal maintenance, the allocation of assets and child custody. Margaret Bennett received legislative appointment to serve on the Illinois Child Support Advisory Committee (2010 to present). The committee is charged with the responsibility of reviewing the child support guidelines and making recommendations to the State legislature. On October 19, 2011, Ms. Bennett gave a presentation to the Child Support Advisory Committee on “Why Illinois Should Retain the Net Income Approach When Determining Child Support”. On July 23, 2012, Ms. Bennett gave a presentation to the Child Support Advisory Committee on “Income Shares and Calculation of Child Support – Net Income”.Margaret Bennett has also been appointed to serve as a Member of the Family Law Section Council for the Illinois State Bar Association (2009 to present). She currently serves as Chair of the Parentage Subcommittee of the Illino
Admitted:1976, Illinois, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois; 1977, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit; 2002, Colorado; 2004, England and Wales; 2013, U.S. Supreme Court
College:University of California at Berkeley, A.B., cum laude, 1972
Law School:University of San Francisco and Loyola University of Chicago School of Law, J.D., 1976; London, College of Law, QLTT
Membership:Bar Associations and Appointments:• Appointment to the State of Illinois Child Support Advisory Committee, 2010 to present• Appointment to the Family Law Study Committee by the Illinois House of Representatives, 2008 to present• International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, Member, 2006 to 2010, 2012 to present• Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois, Fellow, 2006 to 2010, 2012 to present• Society of English and American Lawyers, United Kingdom, 2005 to present• The Law Society, United Kingdom, 2004 to present• Northern Illinois Real Estate Law Committee, Chairman, 1994-1997Illinois State Bar Association:• Appointment to the Family Law Section Council, 2009 to present• Appointment to Standing Committee on Judicial Evaluations Outside Cook County, 1997 to present• Appointment to Re
Web:http://www.lawbennett.com
Languages:English

Lawyer Margaret A. Bennett, graduated from University of California at Berkeley, A.B., cum laude, 1972 University of San Francisco and Loyola University of Chicago School of Law, J.D., 1976; London, College of Law, QLTT, is now employed by Bennett Law Firm, LLC at Commerce Plaza 2015 Spring Road, Suite 720 Oak Brook, IL 60523.

While being a member of Bar Associations and Appointments:• Appointment to the State of Illinois Child Support Advisory Committee, 2010 to present• Appointment to the Family Law Study Committee by the Illinois House of Representatives, 2008 to present• International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, Member, 2006 to 2010, 2012 to present• Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois, Fellow, 2006 to 2010, 2012 to present• Society of English and American Lawyers, United Kingdom, 2005 to present• The Law Society, United Kingdom, 2004 to present• Northern Illinois Real Estate Law Committee, Chairman, 1994-1997Illinois State Bar Association:• Appointment to the Family Law Section Council, 2009 to present• Appointment to Standing Committee on Judicial Evaluations Outside Cook County, 1997 to present• Appointment to Re, Margaret A. Bennett is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Margaret A. Bennett as your lawyer, you should consider whether Margaret A. Bennett offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Margaret A. Bennett has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Margaret A. Bennett's office is located at Oak Brook, IL, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Margaret A. Bennett has been admitted in 1976, Illinois, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois; 1977, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit; 2002, Colorado; 2004, England and Wales; 2013, U.S. Supreme Court. His or her practice areas include Family Law; Divorce; Child Custody; Visitation; Collaborative Law; Alimony; Child Custody Mediation; Childrens Rights; Discovery of Hidden Assets; Divorce Mediation; Equitable Distribution; Family Mediation; Marital Agreements; Marital Misconduct; Marital Property Law; Marital Property Settlements; Matrimonial Law; Post Divorce.

Margaret A. Bennett's college and law school education includes University of California at Berkeley, A.B., cum laude, 1972, University of San Francisco and Loyola University of Chicago School of Law, J.D., 1976; London, College of Law, QLTT. Other biographical background includes Margaret Bennett has been concentrating in the areas of family law and divorce litigation for over 25 years and practices in DuPage, Will and Cook Counties. Ms. Bennett serves as a Family Court Mediator and as a Guardian ad Litem for the DuPage County court system. Margaret Bennett received legislative appointment to serve on the Illinois Family Law Study Committee (2008 to present). The Committee was formed by the State of Illinois House of Representatives to study and revise the provisions of the state law relating to parentage, child support, spousal maintenance, the allocation of assets and child custody. Margaret Bennett received legislative appointment to serve on the Illinois Child Support Advisory Committee (2010 to present). The committee is charged with the responsibility of reviewing the child support guidelines and making recommendations to the State legislature. On October 19, 2011, Ms. Bennett gave a presentation to the Child Support Advisory Committee on “Why Illinois Should Retain the Net Income Approach When Determining Child Support”. On July 23, 2012, Ms. Bennett gave a presentation to the Child Support Advisory Committee on “Income Shares and Calculation of Child Support – Net Income”.Margaret Bennett has also been appointed to serve as a Member of the Family Law Section Council for the Illinois State Bar Association (2009 to present). She currently serves as Chair of the Parentage Subcommittee of the Illino. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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