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Oct 24, 2022
The Write Stuff
Originally published in the 2022 Best Lawyers Litigation publication on September 8, ...
Jan 06, 2015
Private Conversations Protected Under New Illinois Eavesdropping Law
On December 30, 2014, Gov. Quinn approved new rules regarding how private ...
Jan 16, 2014
The Federal Government Recognizes the Validity of Utah Same-Sex Marriages
Within the past month, the eyes of the nation have focused on developments in Utah ...
Nov 26, 2013
Recent Report Reveals that Billions in Child Support Go Unpaid
A recent report issued by the U.S. Census Bureau revealed startling statistics regarding ...
Mar 04, 2013
The Illinois Supreme Court Allows Guardians to File Petitions for Dissolution of Marriage on Behalf of Wards in Karbin v. Karbin
The population of the United States is getting older. The most recent census, conducted ...
Aug 24, 2016
New Study Finds Seasonal Increases in Divorce
The transition from the summer to fall season usually brings to mind students returning ...
Dec 19, 2014
Chicago Works to Improve Response to Domestic Violence Cases
The spotlight on efforts to combat domestic violence continues to shine on groundbreaking ...
Jan 06, 2014
Utah Petitions the United States Supreme Court to Stay Gay Marriages After a Federal Court Strikes Down its Ban as Unconstitutional
The recently-concluded holiday season found parties on both sides of the marriage ...
Jun 05, 2013
The Gray Divorce Revolution
The graying of America is moving full speed ahead. It is estimated that 10,000 people are ...
Feb 25, 2013
Illinois Enacts “Erin’s Law”
The statistics are deeply troubling. 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys will be the victim of ...
Jan 19, 2016
In a Divorce, Illinois Courts Have No Authority to Order Pet “Visitation”
Americans love their pets. Recent studies estimate that roughly 78 million dogs and 86 ...
Oct 13, 2014
Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Remedies Available to Illinois Victims
The statistics are extremely troubling, and here are only a few. Nationally, every 9 ...
Dec 30, 2013
North Dakota Attorney General Issues Legal Opinion That a Man in a Same-Sex Marriage May Marry a Woman
A man who was validly married to another man in a state that recognizes same-sex ...
Apr 01, 2013
The U. S. Supreme Court Hears Marriage Equality Cases
Recently, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments on two consecutive days in ...