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Aug 24, 2016

New Study Finds Seasonal Increases in Divorce

Posted By: Michele M. Jochner
The transition from the summer to fall season usually brings to mind students returning to school, the kickoff of the fo…
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Aug 1, 2016

Medical Decisions, Immunizations and the Start of School

Posted By: Gregory Maksimuk
The month of August is known as National Immunization Awareness Month. Children will be preparing...
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Aug 1, 2016

IICLE Family Law Flash Points - August 2016

1.         First District holds earned fees already paid are not subject to disg…
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Jul 1, 2016

IICLE Family Law Flash Points - July 2016

1.         Dissipation due to engaging in high-risk securities trading upheld. &…
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Jun 22, 2016

Domestic Violence

Posted By: Kimberly Cook
Recently, the news and social media outlets have been inundated with domestic violence headlines including...
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Jun 14, 2016

Summer Parenting

Posted By: Kimberly Cook
Summer is here!  While soaking in the warm sun and enjoying outdoor activities are top priorities, now is...
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Jun 1, 2016

IICLE Family Law Flash Points - June 2016

1.         Wrongful death proceeds received by ex-husband constitute income for …
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May 1, 2016

IICLE Family Law Flash Points - May 2016

1.         Attorneys’ fees are not equivalent to “lost wagesȁ…
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Apr 1, 2016

IICLE Family Law Flash Points - April 2016

1.         Bank statements and tax returns properly admitted into evidence as ad…
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Mar 28, 2016

Should We Sell the House?

Posted By: Jason Sposeep
In the event of divorce, issues often arise with regard to the marital residence. In many cases, one spouse...
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Mar 10, 2016

US Supreme Court Upholds Adoption Rights

Posted By: Tanya Stanish
As an adoptive parent, I could not be more pleased to read the outcome of the case of V.L v. E.L., announced by...
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Mar 1, 2016

IICLE Family Law Flash Points - March 2016

1.         Trial court’s $196,250 valuation of a family business that man…
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Feb 11, 2016

For Better or For Worse

Posted By: Burton Hochberg
Spouses contemplating divorce often factor into their decision as to whether or not they should end their marriage...
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Feb 1, 2016

IICLE Family Law Flash Points - February 2016

1.         Earned retainer fees of $60,000 disgorged under the leveling of the p…
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Jan 19, 2016

In a Divorce, Illinois Courts Have No Authority to Order Pet “Visitation”

Posted By: Michele M. Jochner
Americans love their pets.  Recent studies estimate that roughly 78 million dogs and 86 million cats are owned in t…
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