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Nov 07, 2013
US Senate Approves Gay Rights Bill
This afternoon, the United States Senate passed historic gay rights legislation in its ...
Oct 28, 2013
The “Without Prejudice” Order
When is a “without prejudice” order really without prejudice? In my experience, rarely. ...
Oct 10, 2013
Children of Divorced Parents Can Sue for College Expenses
In Illinois the Court’s generally assume parents will adequately represent their ...
Sep 30, 2013
Many Family Types, One Goal: Children’s Best Interest in Custody Agreements
Although Ryan Jurica’s initial divorce filing is loaded with inflammatory allegations, My ...
Sep 22, 2013
Special Considerations When Marrying a Non-U.S. Resident
When an American citizen marries a non-U.S. resident, special focus must be given to the ...
Nov 05, 2013
Illinois House Approves Gay Marriage Bill
On Tuesday afternoon, the Illinois House voted 61-54, narrowly surpassing the required 60 ...
Oct 24, 2013
Child Adoption or Abduction?
On Monday, a Greek couple was remanded into custody after being accused of abducting a ...
Oct 01, 2013
Disposition of Frozen Embryos is Governed by Contract
Although the Illinois Supreme Court accepts only 4% of the Petitions for Leave to Appeal ...
Sep 27, 2013
Modifying Custody Post-Judgment: A Two-Step Analysis
Before any parent signs on the dotted line to their custody agreement, they should ...
Sep 17, 2013
How to Protect Your Business in Case of Divorce
When you own a business, you think about protecting it from theft and natural disasters, ...
Nov 01, 2013
IICLE Family Law Flash Points - November 2013
1. Supreme Court rules advance payment retainers subject to disgorgement in matrimonial ...
Oct 18, 2013
The Supreme Court Clarifies Rules on Disgorgement for Interim Attorney Fees and Rejects the Use of Advance Payment Retainers in Dissolution Actions
In In re Marriage of Earlywine, 2013 IL 114779, the Illinois Supreme Court recently ...
Oct 01, 2013
IICLE Family Law Flash Points - October 2013
1. Custodial parent ordered to pay child support to noncustodial parent. In a ...
Sep 24, 2013
Workers’ Compensation Settlement is Income for Child Support
Most couples will have to alter their child support arrangement at least once at some ...
Sep 13, 2013
C Suite Divorces
Best Buy CEO Hubert Joly’s recent divorce received publicity this week. According to his ...