Yearly Archives: 2019
ALLEN & GLASSMAN ADDS ATTORNEY MARY CARLSON TO FIRM
Chicago, IL– Allen & Glassman, Chartered, is pleased to announce Mary Carlson as an Associate attorney. “We are excicted to welcome Mary to the Allen & Glassman family,” stated founding partner Gemma Allen. “Her passion for children’s rights adds to our strong practice in this area.” Ms. Carlson joined Allen & Glassman, Chartered in May […]
THE DANGERS OF LEGALIZING SPORTS BETTING FOR STATES: JOSH SHAW OF THE ARIZONA CARDINALS BET ON FOOTBALL, NOW SUSPENDED
THE DANGERS OF LEGALIZING SPORTS BETTING FOR STATES: JOSH SHAW OF THE ARIZONA CARDINALS BET ON FOOTBALL, NOW SUSPENDED December 3, 2019 | Category: New Sports Deal Since the U.S. Supreme Court in 2018 issued its ruling authorizing sports gambling, there have been legal sportsbooks opened in twelve states, excluding Nevada. With legalization in more […]
Chicago, IL – Allen & Glassman, Chartered, is pleased to announce that Todd Glassman was recently approved as a Child Representative by the Cook County, Illinois Court System. Child Representatives and/or Guardians Ad Litem (GAL), are attorneys appointed to represent a minor child in a family law case as the eyes and ears of the court […]
We have all seen the horror stories of wealthy people, especially athletes, losing all of their earnings way too soon. Whether it be on bad investments, a “posse,” or over the top purchases like mansions and diamonds, it is certainly much easier to spend your wealth than to preserve it. When I heard about Patriots […]
Gemma Allen to Receive Alumni Award from Loyola Chicago
Chicago, August 9, 2018 – Gemma B. Allen, the founder and principal partner of the family law firm of Allen & Glassman, Chartered, will receive Loyola University Chicago’s 2018 Felice Award from the school’s John Felice Rome Center at Loyola’s annual Founders’ Dinner on September 12 at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel located here. The […]
Chicago Law Bulletin: Economist ordered to pay $11k per Thai triplet
Betrayal Can Lead to an Ending or New Beginning
A common reason why relationships end is that one partner has cheated on the other. But once revealed, must the transgression lead to a divorce or can it lead to a new beginning? The short answer is, it depends. It depends on whether the cheater thinks he or she is in love with their paramour, […]
Across the country, states are considering, and some have already passed laws to make 50/50 the gold standard that would presume equal parenting time is in the children’s best interest in all cases. Certainly, research shows children benefit when both parents play a part in their lives. However, the REAL issue is children’s rights, which […]
Better Beginnings, Fewer Endings Think Tank (TM)
“The spike in the use of alcoholism as a factor in family law cases, the predictable rise in marijuana usage and its growing acceptance, and what we do and do not know about vaping”
New Illinois Law on Spousal Maintenance
The Illinois law related to spousal maintenance (formerly called alimony) changed on January 1, and here’s what it means for divorcing spouses. The Illinois courts now follow “guidelines” on spousal maintenance which will likely be more equitable for both spouses. The income threshold changed to a combined income of $500,000, up from $250,000. The wording […]
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