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May 23, 2012
Loving v. Virginia: Thoughts on Gay Marriage
In June 1958, Mildred Jeter, a black woman, married Richard Loving, a white man. Although ...
Apr 03, 2012
Shared Parenting Time In Dual Income Families
As working parents’ roles in the lives of their children evolve with the demands of the ...
Sep 15, 2011
Sporting Judgment: Expert Advice Helps Athletes Handle Family Law Issues
As is commonplace in the Chicago sports world, the Bears’ recent preseason losses to the ...
Jul 06, 2011
Professional Sports & Family Law: Lockout Does Not Necessarily Equal Support Modification
As of July 1, 2011, both the National Football League (NFL) and the National Basketball ...
May 23, 2011
Protecting Your Lifestyle During and After Divorce
Divorce can be an emotionally stressful and challenging time. Unfortunately, the divorce ...
Apr 30, 2012
Child Support Factors Into Financial Woes
American sports enthusiasts love a good rags-to-riches story. Reading about an athlete ...
Feb 06, 2012
Divorcing in a Volatile Economic Market
In uncertain times, dividing the matrimonial pie is more than slicing equal pieces.For ...
Aug 23, 2011
Illinois Spousal Support Laws: Cohabitation Conundrum
Illinois is one of only a few states where spousal support (commonly referred to as ...
Jul 01, 2011
Far Reaching Effects of New York’s Legalization of Gay Marriage
The New York State legislature and Governor Andrew Cuomolegalized same-sex marriagefor ...
May 16, 2011
Can There Be Such a Thing As a Civil Divorce?
Can couples part in a way that is respectful and does not add to a distressing situation? ...
Apr 18, 2012
Don’t Delay Seeking College Contribution from Your Ex-Spouse
One of the issues typically reserved in contested divorce cases is who will pay the ...
Nov 14, 2011
Planning Tips for Stress-Free Holidays
A good plan is like a road map, and although members of families coping with divorce may ...
Jul 26, 2011
Understanding Your Client’s Mental Health Needs
When working with a client going through the often difficult process of divorce, taking ...
Jun 02, 2011
First Divorce Filing For Same Sex Couple in Illinois
As of June 1, 2011,same-sex couples are permittedto apply for civil union licenses under ...
Apr 25, 2011
Will They or Won’t They?
As thecountdownto the “Wedding of the Century” enters its final days, there has been much ...