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Monthly Archives: July 2012
Athletes Cannot Avoid Family Obligations
Article originally appeared in the July 24, 2012 issue of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin written by Thomas F. Villanti and Evan D. Whitfield Much like the “curse of the Lotto,” we hear time and time again about former professional … Continue reading
Posted in Alimony/Maintenance, Child Support, Professional Athletes
Practical Tips for Divorcing Parents: Set and Remember Goals
A divorce can be one of the most difficult ordeals individuals experience in their lives. A family is being torn in two. Parents are separated from their children. Financial stability is undermined. Unfettered access to money and family is replaced … Continue reading
Top Ten Myths in Illinois Divorce Cases [Myth #4]
Myth: Refusing to pay attorney’s fees to or on behalf of my spouse is a good strategy because it will freeze him or her out and give me a leg up. In Illinois, the response is no. Illinois has a … Continue reading
Top Ten Myths in Illinois Divorce Cases [Myth #3]
Myth: My spouse’s marital misconduct or bad behavior will help me in my marital case. If a husband has a girlfriend, or a wife spends money without any budget or regard for their finances, are those factors things that a … Continue reading
Yet Another Court Declares DOMA Unconstitutional
On May 31, 2012, a federal appeals court in Boston (U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit) unanimously ruled that the Defense of Marriage Act (“DOMA”) was unconstitutional, thereby paving the way for this controversial issue to be decided … Continue reading
Top Ten Myths in Illinois Divorce Cases [Myth #2]
Myth: Illinois is a 50/50 property division state. Probably one of the most commonly asked questions I receive from clients is, “Is Illinois a 50/50 property division state?” It can be, but not necessarily. 50/50 states are known as community … Continue reading
Top Ten Myths in Illinois Divorce Cases [Myth #1]
. Myth: The party who files first has the advantage. Generally, the law grants no advantage to the party who files first. The first person to file is called the petitioner. The person against whom the case is filed is … Continue reading
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