Monthly Archives: October 2011
Wheaton’s Make a Difference Day 2011
As a member of the City of Wheaton’s Community Relations Commission, I am proud of the wonderful turnout for 2011 Make a Difference Day! The residents of Wheaton contributed more than 10,000 lbs of food to the People’s Resource Center … Continue reading
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and the Family
On October 23, 2011, The Daily Herald published an article about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. The article focuses on the challenges of living with and parenting a child with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder or Fetal Alcohol Syndrome. One family discussed … Continue reading
Civil Unions in Illinois
In Illinois, a civil union is a legal relationship that provides the couple with substantially the same obligations, protections, and benefits given to married couples. A civil union, however, is not a marriage. Currently, Illinois recognizes marriage as only between a … Continue reading
Case Law Update: Property, Child Support/College Expenses, and Maintenance
Case law provides guidance for appropriate negotiating, the preparation of settlement agreements, and if necessary, trial preparation. The following updates provide information about property classification, child support and expenses, and maintenance. Marital vs. Non-Marital Property The timing of property acquisition … Continue reading