Justice Cates

Illinois 5th District Appellate Court
58%
Affirm Rate
77
Total Cases
12
Issue Types
14
Most Cases (Property Division)

Key Insights

Judicial Experience

77 Family Law Appeals

Across 12 different issue categories

Ruling Patterns by Issue

Property Division 57% affirm · 14 cases
Parenting Time/Visitation 62% affirm · 13 cases
Maintenance/Spousal Support 46% affirm · 11 cases
Child Support 67% affirm · 9 cases
Attorney Fees 43% affirm · 7 cases
Jurisdiction 43% affirm · 7 cases
Parental Responsibilities/Custody 83% affirm · 6 cases
Modification 75% affirm · 4 cases
Dissipation 67% affirm · 3 cases
Domestic Violence/OOP 100% affirm · 1 cases
Relocation 0% affirm · 1 cases
Paternity 100% affirm · 1 cases

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Justice Cates has an overall affirm rate of 58% across 77 family law cases reviewed.

Which Illinois appellate district does Justice Cates serve in?

Justice Cates serves in the Illinois 5th District Appellate Court.

Other 5th District Judges

Justice Welch
70% affirm · 95 cases
Justice Moore
64% affirm · 72 cases
Justice Boie
62% affirm · 66 cases
Justice Barberis
73% affirm · 55 cases
Justice Vaughan
74% affirm · 53 cases
Justice Wharton
72% affirm · 36 cases

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