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Dec 22, 2010
Unique Jurisdictional Issues in Multi-State Child Support Modification Cases
In a case of first impression, the Illinois Appellate Court has now decided where a child support modification case must…
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Divorce Among Professional Women
A recent post titled “Women Breadwinners More Likely To Divorce” cited a new 25-year study that was publis…
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Recent Appellate Court Ruling Clarifies Residency Requirements for International Custody Disputes
It is not uncommon for one or both parents to move from the state or country where their divorce judgment was originally…
Read MoreNov 9, 2010
Living Together While Going Through a Divorce
People tend to assume that once a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage is filed, one of the parties is required to …
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Grandparents’ Visitation Rights in Illinois
In the past 25 years, few areas of family law have changed more dramatically than those concerning grandparents…
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Five Factors the Court Considers When Relocating Out of State With Children
Commuter marriages and removal cases are on the rise because of unemployment and job transfers to other states.
Read MoreOct 21, 2010
Not All Divorces Have to End Up in Court
In my almost 28 years on the bench — most of which I spent presiding over family matters in the Circuit Cour…
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Practical Tips For Divorced Parents: Traveling With Children
Traveling with children is a rewarding, although often stressful, endeavor. In today’s highly mobile s…
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Breaking Law in Illinois: Social Security Income Not Exempt from Payment of College Expenses
The Second District Appellate Court recently found that social security disability income can be used to satisfy an obli…
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Tips For Tying the Knot: Best Wedding Gift May Be a Candid Discussion
As a couple anticipates marriage, they spend considerable time planning for the wedding day and dreaming of their future…
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Collaborative Law Opens Doors To Families with Special Needs Children
A recent study by researcher Brian Freedman has debunked the myth showing parents with autistic children have a divorce …
Read MoreSep 20, 2010
The Need For Mental Health Professionals in Divorce
Early on in my relationship with new clients who are starting the divorce process, I often inquire whether or not …
Read MoreJul 1, 2010
Electronic Visitation in Illinois
In Illinois, a non-custodial parent is entitled to reasonable visitation with his or her child absent some compelling de…
Read MoreApr 8, 2010
Protecting Your Client’s Maintenance Rights – The Use of Lifestyle Experts in Divorce Cases
In high net worth divorce cases, the amount of maintenance to be paid to the non-wage earner spouse is often a critical …
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