As amended through September 23, 2024
Rule 15.22.02 - POWERS AND DUTIES(a) The Presiding Judge of the Domestic Relations Division of the 18th Judicial Circuit shall have the following powers and duties related to the Fee Arbitration Program: (1) To appoint any lawyer licensed in Illinois who has either a residence or office in DuPage County and non-lawyers to serve as arbitrators, and to provide an educational program for arbitrators;(2) To make rules for expedited matrimonial fee arbitration proceedings which are not inconsistent with the expedited matrimonial fee arbitration Rules of this court and Section 508(c) of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act;(3) To educate the public and the practicing bar about the expedited matrimonial fee arbitration program; and(4) To perform all acts necessary for the effective operation of the program.(b) The Chief Judge of the 18th Judicial Circuit Court shall have the power and responsibility to establish filing fees for expedited matrimonial fee arbitration and payment for arbitrators' services.Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Dupage Cnty. 15.22.02