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Changing divorce laws are part of a national trend toward re-examining our consciousness and conscience in divorce and children. In Illinois, a new groundbreaking law effective January 1, 2016, makes significant changes to the Illinois Marriage and D Read more »

Couples age 50 and over are divorcing in record numbers, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Just 50 years ago, fewer than 3 percent of couples over 50 were divorced. In 2011, some 15 percent were divorced and another 2 percent were separated. Perha Read more »

For couples about to get married, or those who are moving in together, having an agreement about how you’ll handle finances is critical. Your new love deal is absolutely about financial planning, and being honest and forthright about spending. W Read more »

The changing statistics of American families are startling. They tell us a lot about ourselves as a nation. We are marrying later in life – but still marrying. The average age for men is now 29 and for women, 27. About half the population is mar Read more »

The sports scandals these days are public and sad. Patrick Kane, right winger for the Chicago Blackhawks, is being investigated by the Hamburg, New York police on charges of sexual impropriety. Ray McDonald, formerly of the San Francisco 49ers, was f Read more »

In the digital age, anything you do, say or post online can and may be used against you in a court of law. In several types of litigation, particularly criminal, personal injury and employment-related matters, social media is routinely sought as evid Read more »

The holidays are a time for love, laughter and reuniting and celebrating with family and friends. But for many people, it’s also a time of tension – tension can lead to incidents of domestic violence. Domestic violence spikes during the holida Read more »

This month, as Illinois became the 19th state to allow same-gender couples to marry, couples happily lined up to take their vows. The reason they – and any couple – tie the knot is about love and commitment. What often goes unmentioned are the Read more »

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