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Hot ‘Get a Divorce’ Ad Spotlights Small Law Firm

Tasteful, conservative, low-key law firm advertising it’s not. But a billboard featuring a scantily clad couple along with the line “Life’s Short, Get a Divorce” has indeed apparently met its intended goal of sparking interest in the small law firm that paid for it. Sponsored by Fetman, Garland & Associates…

May 4, 2007 8:09 PM CDT

More PIs in U.K. Divorce Cases, Assets at Issue

A modern-day need to ascertain assets, rather than a traditional desire to document infidelity, reportedly is a key factor driving a big increase in the use of private investigators in British divorce cases. A recent survey of 100 United Kingdom matrimonial lawyers by business advisers Grant Thornton found nearly half…

Apr 26, 2007 11:39 PM CDT

$12 Million Settlement Closes Foster Care Giant

A $12 million settlement in a child abuse case and subsequent difficulty getting insurance reportedly is forcing one of the most well-known foster care agencies in the country out of business in the Chicago area. The foster care arm of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago will close its…

Apr 24, 2007 6:50 PM CDT

Easier Divorces Impact Economic Realities

Changes in divorce laws that have made it easier to end a marriage have led to lower rates of and domestic violence and suicides by women, according to studies cited by two economists. The laws have also changed the economic realities of marriage, according to the story in the New…

Apr 19, 2007 2:50 PM CDT

Against Mom’s Wishes, Chemo Ordered for Boy

In a case that pits a parent’s right to decide what is best for a child against the state’s interest in protecting children from harm and the medical profession’s judgment about what constitutes standard treatment, a state court judge has ordered a Florida mother to take her 10-year-old son in…

Apr 13, 2007 7:16 PM CDT

Forbes Lists 10 Costliest Celebrity Divorces

Forbes magazine has compiled the 10 most expensive celebrity divorces of the last 25 years. The pending divorce of Paul McCartney & Heather Mills has been big news this year, but it was only No. 6 on the Forbes list. Most costly, according to Forbes, are the divorces of Chicago…

Apr 13, 2007 5:06 PM CDT

Heard and Not Seen

Britain’s family courts listen to children over the Internet

Apr 2, 2007 5:50 AM CDT

The Youngest Clients

Lawyers are becoming more assertive in advocating directly for children in court proceedings

Apr 1, 2007 12:14 PM CDT

The Rites Wrangle

Same Sex Marriage Advocates Vow to Fight On, Despite a Summer of Rulings Against Their Cause

Nov 16, 2006 12:16 PM CST

Worthy Work

Distinguishing Clients’ Treasure From Trash Can Be Tricky Business

Aug 11, 2006 11:35 PM CDT

Collaborative Counselors

Newest ADR Option Wins Converts, While Suffering Some Growing Pains

Jun 23, 2006 11:54 AM CDT

The Price is Right

Courts Are Searching For New Ways to Determine Value

Apr 22, 2006 8:28 AM CDT

Flying Under the Radar

These Little-Notices Legal Developments Could be Making News This Year

Jan 8, 2006 7:48 PM CST

A Wider Net

ABA Backs Bills That Would Expand Support Services for Domestic Violence Victims

Dec 29, 2005 11:58 AM CST

Live-Action Interaction

Virtual Visitation Diminishes Distances Between Divorced Parents and Their Kids

Nov 29, 2005 9:05 AM CST

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