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Dec 30, 2013
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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Child Adoption or Abduction?
On Monday, a Greek couple was remanded into custody after being accused of abducting a child they call ‘Maria.&#x…
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The Supreme Court Clarifies Rules on Disgorgement for Interim Attorney Fees and Rejects the Use of Advance Payment Retainers in Dissolution Actions
In In re Marriage of Earlywine, 2013 IL 114779, the Illinois Supreme Court recently addressed whether the...
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