Monthly Archives: May 2012

Loving v. Virginia: Thoughts on Gay Marriage

Posted on May 23rd, 2012 by Erika N. Chen-Walsh

In June 1958, Mildred Jeter, a black woman, married Richard Loving, a white man.  Although the newlyweds were residents of Virginia, they married in the District of Columbia because Virginia had a criminal statute that prohibited interracial marriages between a … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Unions / Gay Marriage, In the News Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Pet Ownership in Illinois Divorce Cases

Posted on May 10th, 2012 by Shannon R. Burke

Pet owners love their pets and view them as an important part of their family.  Pet care is a multi-billion dollar industry, as evidenced by the increase in pet insurance, pet attire, specially made pet food, regular pet grooming services, … Continue reading →

Posted in Divorce, Property Tagged , , , , , , , , |