Monthly Archives: December 2010

In Cases of Domestic Violence: How Do I Get My Spouse Out of the House?

Posted on December 28th, 2010 by Deborah A. Carder

In today’s economy, many couples approaching divorce cannot afford to physically separate.  Unemployment, the decline in the value of real estate, or stock market losses have directly or indirectly impacted everyone’s net worth.  But for some parties, staying in the … Continue reading →

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Unique Jurisdictional Issues in Multi-State Child Support Modification Cases

Posted on December 22nd, 2010 by Michelle A. Lawless

In a case of first impression, the Illinois Appellate Court has now decided where a child support modification case must proceed when the parents live in different states. The increasing mobility of our society often creates jurisdictional contests when one … Continue reading →

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Five Successful Tips for Co-Parenting After Divorce: Making Joint Custody Work

Posted on December 15th, 2010 by Jason N. Sposeep

Joint Custody arrangements, especially following a contentious divorce, can be stressful and exhausting.  It is asking a lot of parents to put aside their differences and put their children first in an effort to make life better for their children.  … Continue reading →

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Divorce Among Professional Women

Posted on December 8th, 2010 by Karen Pinkert-Lieb

A recent post titled “Women Breadwinners More Likely To Divorce” cited a new 25-year study that was published in October’s issue of the Journal of Family Issues.  According to the study, among 2,500 women married between 1979 and 2002, those … Continue reading →

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Recent Appellate Court Ruling Clarifies Residency Requirements for International Custody Disputes

Posted on December 3rd, 2010 by Michelle A. Lawless

It is not uncommon for one or both parents to move from the state or country where their divorce judgment was originally entered. But what happens when parents maintain homes in both the United States and a foreign country?  What … Continue reading →

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