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Sep 14, 2026
Who Gets the Dog After a Breakup? Illinois Just Changed the Rules
By Partner, Erika Wyatt When a relationship ends, disputes over a treasured pet can be ...
Oct 04, 2018
U.S. to Deny Visas to Unmarried Same-Sex Partners of Diplomats
On October 3, 2018, the US State Department released a bulletin announcing that, ...
Sep 06, 2017
Pet Custody Comes to Illinois
Companion animals, commonly referred to as “pets”, play an ever-increasing role in ...
Nov 07, 2013
US Senate Approves Gay Rights Bill
This afternoon, the United States Senate passed historic gay rights legislation in its ...
Aug 15, 2013
Lesbian Couple Seeks Spousal Immunity in Kentucky Murder Trial
Geneva Case and Bobbie Jo Clary, a lesbian couple in Kentucky, are seeking to invoke ...
Feb 05, 2026
Teaching What Matters Most: A Conversation with Partner Erika Wyatt
If you ask Partner Erika Wyatt what keeps her returning to the University of Chicago Law ...
Jan 12, 2018
Erika Wyatt Featured in Westminster Dog Show Documentary
Our very own Erika N. Wyatt has been featured in a documentary on the Westminster Kennel ...
Nov 20, 2013
Marriage Equality and Divorce Equality Reach Illinois
On November 20, 2013, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed into law the Religious Freedom ...
Sep 09, 2013
Adultery in Divorce Cases
The issue of adultery arises in many divorce cases. Sometimes, there has been a history ...
May 20, 2013
Preparing For Summer Co-Parenting
Though many children look forward to the fun, freedom, and activities that typically come ...
May 06, 2020
Domestic Violence Rises With COVID-19: What To Do If You Are a Victim
Mounting evidence suggests that COVID-19 is contributing not only to a rising health ...
Nov 13, 2013
The Emotional Cost of Divorce Proceedings
Adjustment Disorder, including situational depression or anxiety, is a short term ...
Aug 30, 2013
IRS Recognizes Same Sex Marriage for Federal Income Tax Purposes
As of September 16, 2013, through Revenue Ruling 2013-17, the Internal Revenue Service ...
May 23, 2012
Loving v. Virginia: Thoughts on Gay Marriage
In June 1958, Mildred Jeter, a black woman, married Richard Loving, a white man. Although ...