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May 15, 2017

Family Law Flash Points May 2017

Arbitration Award in Dissolution of Marriage Case UpheldInIn re Marriage of Haleas,2017 ...
Apr 01, 2017

IICLE Family Law Flash Points - April 2017

1. The Illinois Supreme Court reverses Appellate Court, affirms trial court’s fee ...
Mar 01, 2017

IICLE Family Law Flash Points - March 2017

1. Third District follows Altman case (First District) and holds attorneys’ fees earned ...
Dec 01, 2016

IICLE Top Ten Family Law Flash Points of 2016

1. Illinois Supreme Court declares former domestic partner’s claim for restitution barred ...
Oct 01, 2016

IICLE Family Law Flash Points - October 2016

1. Imputation of income to husband was appropriate when setting maintenance award. In ...
May 10, 2017

Unwed Fathers Should be Wary of Custody Rights: Take Necessary Steps

CHICAGOLAWBULLETIN.COM MONDAY, MARCH 20, 2017 ® Volume 163, No. 54 Serving Chicago’s ...
Mar 28, 2017

Five Tax Considerations When Divorcing

Whether you are in the process of getting divorced or are considering filing for divorce, ...
Feb 01, 2017

IICLE Family Law Flash Points - February 2017

1. Compliance with statutory prerequisites are a different issue from whether a trial ...
Nov 01, 2016

IICLE Family Law Flash Points - November 2016

1. Trial court abused discretion in barring husband’s business valuation expert from ...
Sep 01, 2016

IICLE Family Law Flash Points - September 2016

1. IMDMA trailer bill to take effect January 1, 2017. The “clean-up” bill to last year’s ...
Apr 20, 2017

Legalizing Recreational Marijuana in Illinois

Attitudes toward recreational marijuana use are continuing to evolve, with the idea ...
Mar 01, 2017

Finding Success in Succession Planning

PHOTOS BY LISA PREDKO MEIGHAN HARMON, Schiller DuCanto & FleckSUCCESS IN SUCCESSION ...
Jan 01, 2017

IICLE Family Law Flash Points - January 2017

1. Wife not awarded survivor benefit under military retirement pension. The Appellate ...
Oct 02, 2016

Domestic Violence: A Necessary Recap of the Basics

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In spite of the help and information ...
Aug 24, 2016

New Study Finds Seasonal Increases in Divorce

The transition from the summer to fall season usually brings to mind students returning ...

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