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Oct 10, 2013

Children of Divorced Parents Can Sue for College Expenses

Posted By: Timothy M. Daw
In Illinois the Court’s generally assume parents will adequately represent their children’s interests. How…
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Oct 1, 2013

Disposition of Frozen Embryos is Governed by Contract

Posted By: Michele Jochner
Although the Illinois Supreme Court accepts only 4% of the Petitions for Leave to Appeal filed by parties...
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Oct 1, 2013

IICLE Family Law Flash Points - October 2013

1.         Custodial parent ordered to pay child support to noncustodial parent.…
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Sep 30, 2013

Many Family Types, One Goal: Children’s Best Interest in Custody Agreements

Posted By: Evan D. Whitfield
Although Ryan Jurica’s initial divorce filing is loaded with inflammatory allegations, My Fair Wedding host,…
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Sep 27, 2013

Modifying Custody Post-Judgment: A Two-Step Analysis

Posted By: Michelle Lawless
Before any parent signs on the dotted line to their custody agreement, they should understand each and...
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Sep 24, 2013

Workers’ Compensation Settlement is Income for Child Support

Posted By: Michelle Lawless
Most couples will have to alter their child support arrangement at least once at some point after their divorce due...
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Sep 22, 2013

Special Considerations When Marrying a Non-U.S. Resident

Posted By: Michele Jochner
When an American citizen marries a non-U.S. resident, special focus must be given to the obligations upon the...
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Sep 17, 2013

How to Protect Your Business in Case of Divorce

Posted By: Gregory Maksimuk
When you own a business, you think about protecting it from theft and natural disasters, take out insurance...
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Sep 13, 2013

C Suite Divorces

Posted By: Donald Schiller
Best Buy CEO Hubert Joly’s recent divorce received publicity this week. According to his SEC filing he...
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Sep 9, 2013

Adultery in Divorce Cases

Posted By: Erika Wyatt
The issue of adultery arises in many divorce cases. Sometimes, there has been a history of adulterous relationships...
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Sep 3, 2013

Helpful Advice for Jewish Families Confronting Divorce

Posted By: Andrea Muchin
All families going through a divorce, particularly in the early stages, confront a myriad of emotions and...
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Sep 3, 2013

Baby Veronica: Is it Possible to Mediate the Impossible?

Posted By: Tanya Stanish
With court battles that have now spanned several years and with a young child at the center of a debate between...
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Sep 1, 2013

IICLE Family Law Flash Points - September 2013

1.         Costs incurred for supervised visitation upheld as dissipation of ass…
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Aug 30, 2013

IRS Recognizes Same Sex Marriage for Federal Income Tax Purposes

Posted By: Erika Wyatt
As of September 16, 2013, through Revenue Ruling 2013-17, the Internal Revenue Service will recognize the...
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Aug 27, 2013

New Illinois Domestic Violence Laws

Posted By: Michele Jochner
The statistics are startling. Domestic violence is the leading cause of injury to women between the ages of 15 and...
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