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Allen & Glassman Partner Gemma Allen discusses January divorce filing surge with WBBM Chicago.
The Covid-19 pandemic has heightened stress on relationships & has increased pressure on marriages. Allen & Glassman Partner Gemma Allen talked with WBBM about how unfortunately January is expected to be a busy month for divorce filings, Download MP3
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, […]
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 […]
Is Art Briles, Formerly of Baylor University, Worthy of a Second Chance?
Sports enthusiasts will recall the May 2016 Baylor University scandal and the removal of Art Briles, the winningest coach the program has had since the legendary Grant Teaff stepped down in the mid-90s. Baylor retained an outside law firm, Pepper Hamilton, to investigate the university’s response to the alleged misconduct within the athletic department. This […]
Even Alleged Assault Allegations Can Take a Bite Out of Career, Finances, Reputation
In every legal situation there are two sides. Not every accusation is true, and the job of the court system, with the help of good lawyers, to try to ascertain the truth and deliver justice. A case in point involves the rapper Bow Wow, who was recently arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery charges in […]
NFL’s First Female On-Field Official in Playoff Game Shows Gender Equality Has a Sporting Chance
It’s a start. For anyone watching the NFL playoffs this past weekend, Sarah Thomas’ accomplishment was the talk of the town. During Sunday’s Patriots-Chargers playoff game, Sarah Thomas again made history. This time she became the first female to officiate a playoff game by serving as a down judge in Sunday’s matchup. Sarah already has […]
McGregor and Khabib UFC Fight Taught Us a Lesson that Violence Has No Place in Sports
There is no doubt in my mind that the UFC is the sports entertainment of the future. In fact, it has already become the go-to combat sport of the present, with UFC 229 reportedly reaching 2 million pay per view buys. Dana White, the company’s president, believes the UFC could surpass the global popularity of […]
Making Divorce Less Stressful
No one at the altar ever believes they’ll face their spouse in the courtroom, but divorce happens in nearly half of all marriages. If you’ve tried unsuccessfully to work out your issues and a divorce seems imminent, you first step is to figure out what kind of divorce you want. Will it be filled with […]
Steps to Choosing the Right Divorce Lawyer
Whether you’re only thinking about divorce or ready to move forward, one of your first steps should be a meeting with a qualified family law attorney. Understandably, there’s a certain level of fear and uncertainty at this time in your life, especially related to finances and parenting rights. The initial consultation with a lawyer is […]
Serena’s U.S. Open Match Shows Change Comes from Strength, Not Silence
It would be safe to say that the majority of viewers watching the U.S. Open Women’s Tennis Final on Saturday, September 8th were not watching because of newcomer Naomi Osaki, but were watching the iconic Serena Williams. After all, she is not only one of the greatest women’s tennis players of all time, but also […]
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