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Dec 12, 2013
“Egg Agents” Create a New and Booming Industry
We know the role talent agents perform in the entertainment industry: they match their ...
Nov 27, 2013
Giving Thanks for Family Caregivers
As families across our Nation gather to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, it is fitting ...
Nov 08, 2013
2014 Retirement Figures Released
Last week, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Social Security Administration ...
Oct 28, 2013
The “Without Prejudice” Order
When is a “without prejudice” order really without prejudice? In my experience, rarely. ...
Sep 27, 2013
Modifying Custody Post-Judgment: A Two-Step Analysis
Before any parent signs on the dotted line to their custody agreement, they should ...
Dec 09, 2013
Olympic Skier’s Cross-Country Custody Battle Has Potential to Create Nationwide Precedent
The nine-month-old infant named Nate was brought into a New York courtroom, cradled in ...
Nov 20, 2013
Marriage Equality and Divorce Equality Reach Illinois
On November 20, 2013, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed into law the Religious Freedom ...
Nov 07, 2013
US Senate Approves Gay Rights Bill
This afternoon, the United States Senate passed historic gay rights legislation in its ...
Oct 18, 2013
The Supreme Court Clarifies Rules on Disgorgement for Interim Attorney Fees and Rejects the Use of Advance Payment Retainers in Dissolution Actions
In In re Marriage of Earlywine, 2013 IL 114779, the Illinois Supreme Court recently ...
Sep 24, 2013
Workers’ Compensation Settlement is Income for Child Support
Most couples will have to alter their child support arrangement at least once at some ...
Dec 01, 2013
IICLE Family Law Flash Points - December 2013
1. Trial court reversed for not considering husband’s nontaxable social security payments ...
Nov 13, 2013
The Emotional Cost of Divorce Proceedings
Adjustment Disorder, including situational depression or anxiety, is a short term ...
Nov 05, 2013
Illinois House Approves Gay Marriage Bill
On Tuesday afternoon, the Illinois House voted 61-54, narrowly surpassing the required 60 ...
Oct 01, 2013
Disposition of Frozen Embryos is Governed by Contract
Although the Illinois Supreme Court accepts only 4% of the Petitions for Leave to Appeal ...
Sep 22, 2013
Special Considerations When Marrying a Non-U.S. Resident
When an American citizen marries a non-U.S. resident, special focus must be given to the ...