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Retained Corporate Earnings in a Dissolution of Marriage Proceeding
July 29, 2013
Recent case law in Illinois raises the question of how to proceed with discovery and with establishing your case if you are confronted with an issue of retained earnings involving a non-marital business.
The Supreme Court and Same-sex Marriage
July 29, 2013
In late June, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down two historic decisions involving the issue of same-sex marriage.
Social Networking Abuse and Its Impact on Contemporary Family Law Practice
July 29, 2013
Technology used in the context of separation and divorce is not always of the facilitating variety. To the contrary, family court judges and lawyers frequently observe how technology is used as a weapon.
The Value of Child-Centered Litigation in Our Matrimonial and Family Courts
June 19, 2013
The authors feel it is critical to recognize that a child-centered custody or visitation proceeding does not translate into a due process deprivation for either parent.
The Child-Centricity of Our Matrimonial Courts
June 19, 2013
The ongoing disparate treatment of attorneys for the children versus those of the parents, though perhaps well-intentioned, violates the parents' right of due process and too often over-empowers children.
Eight Tips for a Successful Mediation in a Family Law Matter
June 19, 2013
Mediation has become an important component in family law proceedings. This article offers eight tips for making the most of mediation in a family law matter.
How to Rein In Emotional Clients
June 02, 2013
Most things that family law attorneys face are not emergencies, but it is hard for our clients to realize this sometimes. Here are a few basic practice rules when dealing with these clients.
The New Estate-Planning Environment
May 28, 2013
Two recent events have dramatically changed the face of estate planning and each will have a significant impact on divorces for years ' likely decades ' in the future. This article explores each of these two factors.
The Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Proposition 8 and DOMA
May 28, 2013
Questions posed by the Supreme Court may portend rulings not on the merits.
Embrace Settlement Negotiations '
April 29, 2013
Is the non-admissibility of conversations that occur during settlement negotiations actually that immutable? The answer is, No.

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