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Aug 01, 2016
IICLE Family Law Flash Points - August 2016
1. First District holds earned fees already paid are not subject to disgorgement. After a ...
Jun 22, 2016
Domestic Violence
Recently, the news and social media outlets have been inundated with domestic violence ...
Jun 01, 2016
IICLE Family Law Flash Points - June 2016
1. Wrongful death proceeds received by ex-husband constitute income for purposes of child ...
Mar 28, 2016
Should We Sell the House?
In the event of divorce, issues often arise with regard to the marital residence. In many ...
Feb 11, 2016
For Better or For Worse
Spouses contemplating divorce often factor into their decision as to whether or not they ...
Aug 01, 2016
Medical Decisions, Immunizations and the Start of School
The month of August is known as National Immunization Awareness Month. Children will be ...
Jun 14, 2016
Privilege Issues Pop Up with “Handlers”
Singer Marvin Gaye’s signature lyric, “I heard it through the grapevine,” is particularly ...
May 01, 2016
IICLE Family Law Flash Points - May 2016
1. Attorneys’ fees are not equivalent to “lost wages” for a pro se litigant under 508(b). ...
Mar 10, 2016
US Supreme Court Upholds Adoption Rights
As an adoptive parent, I could not be more pleased to read the outcome of the case of V.L ...
Feb 01, 2016
IICLE Family Law Flash Points - February 2016
1. Earned retainer fees of $60,000 disgorged under the leveling of the playing field ...
Jul 01, 2016
IICLE Family Law Flash Points - July 2016
1. Dissipation due to engaging in high-risk securities trading upheld. Ex-husband ...
Jun 14, 2016
Summer Parenting
Summer is here! While soaking in the warm sun and enjoying outdoor activities are top ...
Apr 01, 2016
IICLE Family Law Flash Points - April 2016
1. Bank statements and tax returns properly admitted into evidence as admission of ...
Mar 01, 2016
IICLE Family Law Flash Points - March 2016
1. Trial court’s $196,250 valuation of a family business that managed investment accounts ...
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 ...