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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 ...
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 ...
Sep 09, 2013

Adultery in Divorce Cases

The issue of adultery arises in many divorce cases. Sometimes, there has been a history ...
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, ...
Sep 03, 2013

Helpful Advice for Jewish Families Confronting Divorce

All families going through a divorce, particularly in the early stages, confront a myriad ...

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