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Jan 1, 2014
Options to Consider to Help Obtain Child Support Payments
We recently reported in an earlier blog entry that U.S. Census Bureau statistics showed that in 2011, more than...
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IICLE Family Law Flash Points - January 2014
1. Illinois Supreme Court grants PLA in In re the Marriage of Turk. We p…
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North Dakota Attorney General Issues Legal Opinion That a Man in a Same-Sex Marriage May Marry a Woman
A man who was validly married to another man in a state that recognizes same-sex marriages moves to North Dakota. H…
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“Egg Agents” Create a New and Booming Industry
We know the role talent agents perform in the entertainment industry: they match their clients...
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Olympic Skier’s Cross-Country Custody Battle Has Potential to Create Nationwide Precedent
The nine-month-old infant named Nate was brought into a New York courtroom, cradled in the arms of his father.
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IICLE Family Law Flash Points - December 2013
1. Trial court reversed for not considering husband’s nontaxable …
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Giving Thanks for Family Caregivers
As families across our Nation gather to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, it is fitting that November also...
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Recent Report Reveals that Billions in Child Support Go Unpaid
A recent report issued by the U.S. Census Bureau revealed startling statistics regarding the payment of child supp…
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Marriage Equality and Divorce Equality Reach Illinois
On November 20, 2013, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed into law the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness...
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The Emotional Cost of Divorce Proceedings
Adjustment Disorder, including situational depression or anxiety, is a short term condition that arises when...
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2014 Retirement Figures Released
Last week, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) released 2014...
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US Senate Approves Gay Rights Bill
This afternoon, the United States Senate passed historic gay rights legislation in its approval of the...
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Illinois House Approves Gay Marriage Bill
On Tuesday afternoon, the Illinois House voted 61-54, narrowly surpassing the required 60 vote threshold...
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IICLE Family Law Flash Points - November 2013
1. Supreme Court rules advance payment retainers subject to disgorgement…
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The “Without Prejudice” Order
When is a “without prejudice” order really without prejudice? In my experience, rarely.
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