Category Archives: In the News

Professional Sports & Family Law: Lockout Does Not Necessarily Equal Support Modification

As of July 1, 2011, both the National Football League (NFL) and the National Basketball Association (NBA) are embroiled in labor disputes, which have resulted in the owners instituting “lockouts” against the players.  This battle of millionaires versus billionaires has … Continue reading

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Far Reaching Effects of New York’s Legalization of Gay Marriage

The New York State legislature and Governor Andrew Cuomo legalized same-sex marriage for the state of New York on June 24, 2011. A same-sex marriage bill known as the Marriage Equality Act passed the State Senate by a vote of … Continue reading

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First Divorce Filing For Same Sex Couple in Illinois

As of June 1, 2011, same-sex couples are permitted to apply for civil union licenses under the new Civil Union Act.  On the same historic date, another same-sex couple was filing for a divorce. On Wednesday, June 1st, Mark Bayer … Continue reading

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Will They or Won’t They?

As the countdown to the “Wedding of the Century” enters its final days, there has been much talk and speculation about all the details, the glamour, the pageantry and more.  Yes, I’m talking about the Royal Wedding between Prince William … Continue reading

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How Will Health Care Reform Affect Me This Year?

Why discuss health care in a family law blog?  A person’s mental and physical health has a huge impact on their life.  Anyone who has been ill themselves or had an ill family member knows that the entire family is … Continue reading

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Divorce Insurance: Financial Planning Before Marriage?

Premarital agreements that control the distribution of property at the end of a marriage by death or divorce may be a sensible and equitable choice for a prospective bride or groom wanting to preserve assets from a previous marriage for … Continue reading

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