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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 ...
Jun 15, 2012
In Divorce, as in Sports, The Preference is For A Level Playing Field
This past Sunday saw the final day of the 2012 Barclay’s Premier League (BPL) season, ...
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 ...
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. ...
Jun 07, 2012
Making the Case for Facebook’s Zuckerberg to “Like” a Prenuptial Agreement
Justone dayafter the opening bell rang for the Nasdaq stock exchange, thereby announcing ...
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 ...
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 ...
Jul 12, 2012
Yet Another Court Declares DOMA Unconstitutional
On May 31, 2012, a federal appeals court in Boston (U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st ...
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 ...