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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 ...

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