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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 ...
Jan 01, 2016
IICLE Family Law Flash Points - January 2016
1. Ex-wife entitled to enforce provision in judgment dividing ex-husband’s pension after ...
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 ...
Dec 01, 2015
Top Ten Family Law Flash Points of 2015
1. New Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act and Parentage Act to take effect ...
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 ...
Nov 16, 2015
It’s So Simple. How Long Can It Possibly Take and How Much Can It Possibly Cost?
There are two questions that every family law attorney is asked by most clients.The first ...