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Oct 23, 2012

Athletes Try to Keep Proceedings Quiet

The phrase “There’s no such thing as bad publicity” is most frequently linked to Oscar ...
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 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 ...

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