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Feb 01, 2013

IICLE Family Law Flash Points - February 2013

1. Date of dissolution of marriage is the proper date of valuation in bifurcated ...
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 ...
Jan 31, 2013

How Prenuptial Agreements Affect Your Divorce

Every marriage involves agreements, but a lot of couples forget that the agreements they ...
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 ...
Jan 01, 2013

IICLE Family Law Flash Points - January 2013

1. Co-parent of a child born by artificial insemination has a common law claim to custody ...
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. ...

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