Blog Posts in 2013

Divorce is a process that is fraught with emotion and consequences, both intangible and tangible. Amongst the stress of property distribution, questions about child custody, and spousal maintenance ...

Often times, people think of adoption as good old fashioned closed adoption. The biological parents choose not to care for the child and after birth and they leave the hospital without their baby. ...

Divorce isn't an easy process, and it's only made worse during the holidays. While you may be “over” the divorce in your day-to-day life, or at least comfortable with the proceedings, the holidays can ...

Waiting to say “I do” can be very nerve-wracking. It can make you break out in a cold sweat. It can feel like there are butterflies in your stomach. Sometimes the wait can also cause anxiety and ...

Many of us are romantics at heart, believing that because one marriage fails does not mean a second marriage will not prove successful. Statistically speaking, however, this does not match the reality ...

Earlier this month, Illinois legislature agreed to pass a bill legalizing same-sex marriage with a vote of 61 to 54 . Once signed by Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn, the “Land of Lincoln” will become the ...