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As an experienced family law litigator at Ladden & Allen, Chartered, and as an even more experienced and avid sports fan, watching the Miguel Cabrera legal saga unfold is beyond frustrating. As many of you know, Miguel Cabrera is not only the first baseman for the Detroit Tigers, but arguably one of the greatest hitters […]
Politics Can Make Strange Bedfellows
In most elections, married couples tend to vote alike, but not in 2016! Polls showed that married women spurned the Republican presidential nominee –who ultimately became our elected leader – creating palpable tension in some households, both before and after the election. Stories on the Internet told of husbands who prevent Democratic canvassers and mail […]
Take Caution When Using Social Media
The overuse of posting, texting, and Tweeting can be dangerous to your marital well-being AND finances. With social media, you can now play out your dreams impulsively online, but there’s a catch: the evidence never goes away. We see this online evidence used frequently in family courts to demonstrate irreconcilable differences or parental alienation, and […]
Conflict Resolution Tips for Happier Relationships
The daily household routine with squabbles over money, work and children can take its toll on a relationship. Those minor spats and squabbles can easily escalate into full-blown fights unless you have good communication skills and a willingness to use them thoughtfully. Here are some tips. Create a roadmap for discussion and decisions. Disagreement doesn’t […]
After the Divorce, Focus on your Financial Future
One good result of a divorce, whether you like it or not, is that you have learned more about your finances than you knew before. Most married couples live together secretly blaming each other for the financial shortfalls, but once a marriage is over, you are in control of your own destiny. How you deal with […]
There is no doubt that orders of protection are an essential tool to protect against domestic abuse. We lawyers have seen them arguably save lives and certainly prevent physical or psychological abuse. An example of how they work to benefit a victim is evident in the heated divorce proceeding in L.A. of former Spice Girls, […]
The Emotional Side of Wedding Planning
The month of June unmistakably reigns as the most popular month for weddings. Wedding planners are at their busiest, helping harried brides, grooms and their families prepare for the big day. Sure, the event planning part of the wedding is important, but it can be easy for the excited couple to overlook the importance of […]
Three Tips to Help Couples Cope with a Holiday
Ahh, the holidays. A time for family and friends, honoring traditions, feasting, maybe some gift-giving and (hopefully) good cheer. For many couples – especially new couples – holidays can also be a time of stress when a fight can flare up for seemingly no reason at all. As a family lawyer, I’ve heard countless stories […]
New Illinois Law Aims To Help Victims of Domestic Abuse
One in three women and one in seven men will experience violence at the hands of a partner during their lifetime. To combat the literal epidemic of domestic violence and sexual abuse, Illinois will soon enact a new law requiring salon professionals – who frequently have a close and confidential relationship with their clients – […]
For better or worse, most couples in unhappy relationships hold off separating or divorcing until after the New Year. Capitalizing on the momentum that the New Year brings and the chance for a new beginning can bring new energy for people who want to improve their lives. If your marriage is broken beyond repair, why […]
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