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Aug 15, 2013

Lesbian Couple Seeks Spousal Immunity in Kentucky Murder Trial

Posted By: Erika Wyatt
Geneva Case and Bobbie Jo Clary, a lesbian couple in Kentucky, are seeking to invoke spousal immunity to shield...
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Aug 5, 2013

Noteworthy Change to Income Withholding Notices for Support Obligations

Posted By: Anita Ventrelli
The Illinois General Assembly passed Public Act 098-0081 effective July 15, 2013 to amend “The Income...
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Aug 1, 2013

IICLE Family Law Flash Points - August 2013

1.         Minor child’s habitual residence was Illinois for purposes of …
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Jul 29, 2013

Predicting the Court’s Decisions

Posted By: Anita Ventrelli
The longer I practice and live through changes in the law, the more I see how hard it is for clients and former...
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Jul 1, 2013

IICLE Family Law Flash Points - July 2013

1.         Supreme Court grants PLA regarding issue of invalid Notice to Withhol…
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Jun 27, 2013

The Nation’s Highest Court Speaks on the Issue of Marriage Equality

Posted By: Michele Jochner
Waiting until the final day of its 2012-2013 Term, the United States Supreme Court issued two long-awaited...
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Jun 19, 2013

Hard Cases Make Bad Law: Recent Trends in College Education Decisions

Posted By: Anita Ventrelli
I recently read an article on the differences in how Illinois appellate courts are split on whether or not a child...
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Jun 5, 2013

The Gray Divorce Revolution

Posted By: Michele M. Jochner
The graying of America is moving full speed ahead.  It is estimated that 10,000 people are turning 65 every day &#x…
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Jun 1, 2013

Recent Changes and Developments in the Law on Dissipation

Posted By: Eric L. Schulman
2012 brought both important legislative changes and case law developments in the often murky area of dissipation under t…
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Jun 1, 2013

IICLE Family Law Flash Points - June 2013

1.         Supreme Court declares the proper standard for determining visitation…
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May 20, 2013

Preparing For Summer Co-Parenting

Posted By: Erika Wyatt
Though many children look forward to the fun, freedom, and activities that typically come with summer vacation, it can b…
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May 1, 2013

How to Plan for College Expenses Post-Divorce

Posted By: Michelle A. Lawless
Paying for a child’s college education is a significant financial issue in any family, but with divorcing or divo…
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May 1, 2013

IICLE Family Law Flash Points - May 2013

1.         Contribution to attorneys’ fees pursuant to 503(j) upheld.…
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Apr 1, 2013

The U. S. Supreme Court Hears Marriage Equality Cases

Posted By: Michele M. Jochner
Recently, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments on two consecutive days in two cases which have generated…
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Apr 1, 2013

IICLE Family Law Flash Points - April 2013

1.         Omission of payor’s social security number rendered a Notice t…
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