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Divorce on its own can be a long and sometimes messy process. But if you have children, your divorce proceedings are a little more complicated. With your lawyers' assistance, you and your spouse must decide custody arrangements, financial obligations, school and summer schedules — to name a few factors. Our guide below provides general information [...]

If you have a high debt load, you are likely considering various options for getting rid of it. And while some debt loads are so insurmountable that bankruptcy is an obvious answer, other people are left wondering if their debt amount is high enough to rely on this solution. Is what you owe worth filing bankruptcy over? […]

When you go through a divorce, you each must file an Income and Expense Declaration to ask for child support or alimony. The declaration is a legal document and must include truthful and accurate information. If one of you lie about your expenses and income, it is a significant offence. […]

Auto insurance policies in Illinois automatically include uninsured motorist coverage. Thus, if an uninsured driver hits your car and causes you injury, you can make an uninsured motorist claim with your insurance company. In some cases, however, an uninsured motorist can cause you more damages that exceed your uninsured motorist coverage. Here are a few tips to help your claim if you decide to sue an uninsured motorist for damages. […]

Each year, millions of people are bitten by dogs. Among them are senior citizens. Seniors are often incapable of protecting themselves, especially against large dogs. For this reason, they could face worse injuries than the average adult. If you have a senior loved one who was bitten by a dog, read on. You need to know your options and their legal rights in this situation.   […]

Divorce is a difficult time for anyone, but it is particularly hard when your spouse is addicted to drugs or alcohol. The process can be more challenging, no matter if your spouse is a new addict or if the addition is the reason for the divorce. Those addicted to drugs and alcohol may be harder [...]

Many individuals come to a point in their adult life when it is necessary to place their parents or other loved ones in a nursing home. In most cases, their loved ones receive high-quality and attentive care. However, neglect and negligence in a nursing home may put an individual's health and well-being at risk. Unfortunately, [...]

The end of any relationship is difficult, but ending a relationship involving cohabitation complicates matters even more. Living together without being married is common, but it still poses a legal risk for both parties. If the couple breaks up without a legal marriage, how are the assets divided in court? There may not be a clear answer. Palimony refers to the division of property, assets, and debts after a relationship (not involving marriage) ends. While some states acknowledge palimony, Illinois is not officially one of them, but this status might be changing slowly. […]