Justice Welch

Illinois 5th District Appellate Court
70%
Affirm Rate
95
Total Cases
13
Issue Types
21
Most Cases (Property Division)

Key Insights

Most Likely to Affirm

Parenting Time/Visitation

100% affirm rate (7 cases)

Most Likely to Reverse

Contempt

0% affirm rate (3 cases)

Judicial Experience

95 Family Law Appeals

Across 13 different issue categories

Ruling Patterns by Issue

Property Division 76% affirm · 21 cases
Maintenance/Spousal Support 67% affirm · 15 cases
Child Support 60% affirm · 10 cases
Attorney Fees 67% affirm · 9 cases
Parental Responsibilities/Custody 88% affirm · 8 cases
Modification 63% affirm · 8 cases
Parenting Time/Visitation 100% affirm · 7 cases
Jurisdiction 40% affirm · 5 cases
Dissipation 100% affirm · 4 cases
Contempt 0% affirm · 3 cases
Relocation 33% affirm · 3 cases
Domestic Violence/OOP 100% affirm · 1 cases
Paternity 100% affirm · 1 cases

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Justice Welch has an overall affirm rate of 70% across 95 family law cases reviewed.

Which Illinois appellate district does Justice Welch serve in?

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

What type of cases does Justice Welch most often affirm?

Justice Welch has the highest affirm rate on Parenting Time/Visitation cases at 100% (7 cases).

On which issues is Justice Welch most likely to reverse?

Justice Welch has the lowest affirm rate on Contempt cases at 0% (3 cases), making these more likely to be reversed.

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