Justice Birkett

Illinois 2nd District Appellate Court
60%
Affirm Rate
121
Total Cases
13
Issue Types
22
Most Cases (Maintenance/Spousal Support)

Key Insights

Most Likely to Affirm

Relocation

100% affirm rate (4 cases)

Most Likely to Reverse

Jurisdiction

0% affirm rate (4 cases)

Judicial Experience

121 Family Law Appeals

Across 13 different issue categories

Ruling Patterns by Issue

Maintenance/Spousal Support 41% affirm · 22 cases
Property Division 59% affirm · 22 cases
Child Support 50% affirm · 18 cases
Attorney Fees 79% affirm · 14 cases
Contempt 73% affirm · 11 cases
Dissipation 57% affirm · 7 cases
Modification 86% affirm · 7 cases
Parenting Time/Visitation 83% affirm · 6 cases
Jurisdiction 0% affirm · 4 cases
Relocation 100% affirm · 4 cases
Parental Responsibilities/Custody 67% affirm · 3 cases
Paternity 0% affirm · 2 cases
Domestic Violence/OOP 100% affirm · 1 cases

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Justice Birkett's overall affirm rate on family law appeals?

Justice Birkett has an overall affirm rate of 60% across 121 family law cases reviewed.

Which Illinois appellate district does Justice Birkett serve in?

Justice Birkett serves in the Illinois 2nd District Appellate Court.

What type of cases does Justice Birkett most often affirm?

Justice Birkett has the highest affirm rate on Relocation cases at 100% (4 cases).

On which issues is Justice Birkett most likely to reverse?

Justice Birkett has the lowest affirm rate on Jurisdiction cases at 0% (4 cases), making these more likely to be reversed.

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