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309-455-8833The case we have been discussing, V.L. v E.L., has been on the U.S. Supreme Court's agenda since the end of December. The court is not ready to hear arguments, though. The parties -- and the rest of us -- are waiting to find out if the court will hear…
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We are talking about a case that may be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court. It comes out of Alabama, and it addresses an issue that was not settled when same-sex marriage became legal in every state last summer. The issue at hand is adoption by same-sex couples.The parties are…
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On June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its decision in Obergefell v Hodges. From that day forward, every state would be required to license a marriage between two people of the same sex and to recognize a marriage between two people of the same sex when their…
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Imagine a young couple decides to end their five-year marriage. Bob and Judy have no children and no pets. They do not own a house, and they have kept their finances separate. An inheritance from Judy's aunt, for example, was not deposited in a joint account, where it would raise…
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Navigating the complexities of co-parenting after a split, especially when safety concerns arise, can be challenging. For parents in Illinois who believe unsupervised visitation…
Many Illinois couples choose to resolve their divorce outside of court to bypass lengthy legal battles. This route necessitates both spouses reaching a joint…
Divorce when a spouse lives internationally can appear daunting, yet geographical separation doesn't negate your right to end your marriage. Generally, Illinois courts can…
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