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Mar 28, 2017
Five Tax Considerations When Divorcing
Whether you are in the process of getting divorced or are considering filing for divorce, ...
Aug 01, 2016
Medical Decisions, Immunizations and the Start of School
The month of August is known as National Immunization Awareness Month. Children will be ...
Mar 28, 2016
Should We Sell the House?
In the event of divorce, issues often arise with regard to the marital residence. In many ...
Aug 03, 2015
The Heart Wants What the Heart Wants….Or Does It?
Illinois recently passed a law that eliminates lawsuits called "Heart Balm Actions" which ...
May 18, 2015
WARNING: Facebook is Not Private, Especially in Divorce Litigation
Facebook is perhaps the largest and, at least among adults, the most frequently used ...
Mar 01, 2017
Finding Success in Succession Planning
PHOTOS BY LISA PREDKO MEIGHAN HARMON, Schiller DuCanto & FleckSUCCESS IN SUCCESSION ...
Jun 22, 2016
Domestic Violence
Recently, the news and social media outlets have been inundated with domestic violence ...
Mar 10, 2016
US Supreme Court Upholds Adoption Rights
As an adoptive parent, I could not be more pleased to read the outcome of the case of V.L ...
Jul 09, 2015
10 Steps to Having a Healthy Blended Family
Regardless of what you call it, a blended family has a unique set of challenges that you ...
Apr 16, 2015
Imputing Retained Earnings of a Sub-S Corporation for Purposes of Support
The issue of whether a certain type of business profit should be considered personal ...
Oct 02, 2016
Domestic Violence: A Necessary Recap of the Basics
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In spite of the help and information ...
Jun 14, 2016
Summer Parenting
Summer is here! While soaking in the warm sun and enjoying outdoor activities are top ...
Feb 11, 2016
For Better or For Worse
Spouses contemplating divorce often factor into their decision as to whether or not they ...
May 25, 2015
Couches, Lamps and Ashtrays – Resolving Personal Property Division
Most attorneys put off the resolution of personal property division to the end of the ...
Mar 24, 2015
The Illinois Supreme Court Rules that the “Equitable Adoption” and “Functional Parent” Theories Cannot be Raised By a Nonparent Seeking Custody of a Child
This past week, the Illinois Supreme Court delivered its long-awaited answer to a ...