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Jun 5, 2013
The Gray Divorce Revolution
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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Recent Changes and Developments in the Law on Dissipation
2012 brought both important legislative changes and case law developments in the often murky area of dissipation under t…
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IICLE Family Law Flash Points - June 2013
1. Supreme Court declares the proper standard for determining visitation…
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Preparing For Summer Co-Parenting
Though many children look forward to the fun, freedom, and activities that typically come with summer vacation, it can b…
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How to Plan for College Expenses Post-Divorce
Paying for a child’s college education is a significant financial issue in any family, but with divorcing or divo…
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IICLE Family Law Flash Points - May 2013
1. Contribution to attorneys’ fees pursuant to 503(j) upheld.…
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The U. S. Supreme Court Hears Marriage Equality Cases
Recently, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments on two consecutive days in two cases which have generated…
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IICLE Family Law Flash Points - April 2013
1. Omission of payor’s social security number rendered a Notice t…
Read MoreMar 21, 2013
The Multi-Disciplinary Nature of Family Law: Expecting the Unexpected
When people ask why I chose family law, I tell them that it’s one of the few areas of law where one not only deal…
Read MoreMar 4, 2013
The Illinois Supreme Court Allows Guardians to File Petitions for Dissolution of Marriage on Behalf of Wards in Karbin v. Karbin
The population of the United States is getting older. The most recent census, conducted in 2010,revealed not only …
Read MoreFeb 25, 2013
Illinois Enacts “Erin’s Law”
The statistics are deeply troubling. 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys will be the victim of child sexual abuse by the …
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IICLE Family Law Flash Points - February 2013
1. Date of dissolution of marriage is the proper date of valuation in bi…
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Jan 31, 2013
How Prenuptial Agreements Affect Your Divorce
Every marriage involves agreements, but a lot of couples forget that the agreements they made before marriage can have n…
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IICLE Family Law Flash Points - January 2013
1. Co-parent of a child born by artificial insemination has a common law…
Read MoreDec 17, 2012
U.S. Supreme Court Will Address Gay Marriage
As a follow up to my last blog post, on Friday December 7, 2012, the United States Supreme Court announced that it would…
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