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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 ...
Jul 26, 2011
Understanding Your Client’s Mental Health Needs
When working with a client going through the often difficult process of divorce, taking ...
Jun 02, 2011
First Divorce Filing For Same Sex Couple in Illinois
As of June 1, 2011,same-sex couples are permittedto apply for civil union licenses under ...
Apr 25, 2011
Will They or Won’t They?
As thecountdownto the “Wedding of the Century” enters its final days, there has been much ...
Feb 17, 2011
Tax Filing or Fooling: Review Your Spouse’s Tax Forms
Among the annual rites of spring is the filing of your income tax return. In the majority ...
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 ...
Jul 06, 2011
Professional Sports & Family Law: Lockout Does Not Necessarily Equal Support Modification
As of July 1, 2011, both the National Football League (NFL) and the National Basketball ...
May 23, 2011
Protecting Your Lifestyle During and After Divorce
Divorce can be an emotionally stressful and challenging time. Unfortunately, the divorce ...
Mar 17, 2011
Retaining Your Non Marital Property After Divorce
Most people contemplating or going through a divorce are looking to retain as much of ...
Jan 24, 2011
How to Avoid Financial Distress in Divorce
Intoday’s economic environment, it is a very difficult decision to opt for a divorce and ...
Aug 23, 2011
Illinois Spousal Support Laws: Cohabitation Conundrum
Illinois is one of only a few states where spousal support (commonly referred to as ...
Jul 01, 2011
Far Reaching Effects of New York’s Legalization of Gay Marriage
The New York State legislature and Governor Andrew Cuomolegalized same-sex marriagefor ...
May 16, 2011
Can There Be Such a Thing As a Civil Divorce?
Can couples part in a way that is respectful and does not add to a distressing situation? ...
Mar 01, 2011
Obligations of a Reviewable Maintenance Recipient
Upon divorce, courts in Illinois typically award one of three types of maintenance to a ...
Jan 11, 2011
Protect Your Child’s College Savings
Litigants in a contested divorce often find that there are precious few matters on which ...