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Dec 17, 2012
U.S. Supreme Court Will Address Gay Marriage
As a follow up to my last blog post, on Friday December 7, 2012, the United States ...
Dec 01, 2012
IICLE Family Law Flash Points - December 2012
1. Guardian has standing to institute dissolution of marriage proceedings on behalf of ...
Oct 23, 2012
Athletes Try to Keep Proceedings Quiet
The phrase “There’s no such thing as bad publicity” is most frequently linked to Oscar ...
Sep 08, 2012
Is it Really Easier to Seek Forgiveness Than Permission?
On August 21, 2012, Governor Pat Quinnsigned Senate Bill 3823 into law. The law gives ...
Jul 12, 2012
Yet Another Court Declares DOMA Unconstitutional
On May 31, 2012, a federal appeals court in Boston (U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st ...
Dec 12, 2012
A Practical Guide to Navigating Visitation Disputes
All too often, litigants work tirelessly to finalize a comprehensive parenting order only ...
Nov 27, 2012
Instant Replay Creates All Kinds of Issues
Major League Baseball (MLB) is deciding this off-season whether to extend instant replay ...
Sep 25, 2012
NHL Lockout Affects Support Proceedings
At 12:01 a.m. on Sept. 16, the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the NHL and the ...
Jul 30, 2012
Athletes Cannot Avoid Family Obligations
Much like the “curse of the Lotto,” we hear time and time again about former professional ...
Jun 15, 2012
In Divorce, as in Sports, The Preference is For A Level Playing Field
This past Sunday saw the final day of the 2012 Barclay’s Premier League (BPL) season, ...
Dec 06, 2012
Supreme Court Still Quiet on Gay Marriage
There are presently 10 pending appeals potentially before the Supreme Court addressing ...
Nov 14, 2012
Infidelities of the Rich and Famous
There is nothing shocking or new when we hear or read about actors, actresses or others ...
Sep 12, 2012
The College Factor: Three Points Divorced Parents Need to Consider
Navigating the college selection process and funding a child’s college education can be ...
Jul 26, 2012
Practical Tips for Divorcing Parents: Set and Remember Goals
A divorce can be one of the most difficult ordeals individuals experience in their lives. ...
Jun 07, 2012
Making the Case for Facebook’s Zuckerberg to “Like” a Prenuptial Agreement
Justone dayafter the opening bell rang for the Nasdaq stock exchange, thereby announcing ...