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Articles From Olivia K. Basu

A Young Lawyer’s Guide to Karina’s Law By Olivia K. Basu Young Lawyers Division, January 2026 Karina's Law brings changes to orders of protection in Illinois, particularly as it relates to relinquishment of respondent's firearms. 
“Harassment” Under the Illinois Domestic Violence Act, Hope Cards, and Karina’s Law By Olivia K. Basu Family Law, August 2025 A look at recent developments in Illinois law that offer additional protections to survivors of domestic abuse. 
ABA’s February 2025 House Resolutions and Their Intersection with Family Law By Olivia K. Basu Young Lawyers Division, April 2025 ABA’s House of Delegates held its February 2025 Midyear Conference in Phoenix. During the meeting, the ABA House of Delegates passed several key resolutions that intersect with the field of family law. The most influential resolutions are explored in this article.
ABA’s February 2025 House Resolutions and Their Intersection with Family Law By Olivia K. Basu Family Law, March 2025 ABA’s House of Delegates held its February 2025 Midyear Conference in Phoenix. During the meeting, the ABA House of Delegates passed several key resolutions that intersect with the field of family law. The most influential resolutions are explored in this article.
What Is the Difference Between a Guardian ad Litem, Child Representative, Parenting Coordinator, and Mediator? By Erin M. Wilson & Olivia K. Basu Child Law, May 2022 A look at the distinctions between the four major roles in family law proceedings: guardian ad litem, child representative, parenting coordinator, and mediator.

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