Monthly Archives: September 2010

Breaking Law in Illinois: Social Security Income Not Exempt from Payment of College Expenses

The Second District Appellate Court recently found that social security disability income can be used to satisfy an obligor’s duty to fund college expenses. In re Marriage of Truhlar, 2010 WL 3667117 (2nd Dist. Sept. 17, 2010), the parties had … Continue reading

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Tips For Tying the Knot: Best Wedding Gift May Be a Candid Discussion

As a couple anticipates marriage, they spend considerable time planning for the wedding day and dreaming of their future. But many fail to realize that they also need a candid discussion of how to merge their economic as well as … Continue reading

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Collaborative Law Opens Doors To Families with Special Needs Children

A recent study by researcher Brian Freedman has debunked the myth showing parents with autistic children have a divorce rate of 80%. In fact, the study demonstrated: “There really weren’t any significant differences in terms of family structure when you … Continue reading

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The Need For Mental Health Professionals in Divorce

Early on in my relationship with new clients who are starting the divorce process, I often  inquire whether or not they are seeing a therapist.  If the answer is no, I regularly encourage my clients  to consider meeting with a … Continue reading

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How to Create a Premarital Agreement that Paves the Path for a Happy Marriage

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Five Reasons to Proceed with Re-Adoption for Foreign Born Children in Illinois

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Protect Your Future: Retirement Benefits After a Long Term Marriage

A divorce after a long term marriage such as that of Al and Tipper Gore presents certain issues regarding future long term economic security. I have no doubt that both the Gores will walk away from their divorce with enough … Continue reading

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