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. […]
As you purchase your new condominium, you may enter a living situation that is unique for many homeowners. Condo owners own some of the property around them and they share other property. Defending your rights and meeting your responsibilities depends on understanding these aspects as well as how to resolve disputes. To help you maintain a good relationship with your condo association and avoid unnecessary costs, here’s a guide to how to learn those rights and responsibilities. […]
As you go through a divorce, you may find you have issues with your attorney and wish to change. No matter the reason, changing attorneys in the middle of your divorce process is a risky idea. Still, you may have a valid reason for firing your attorney, so you need to weigh your options carefully. Here are some things to consider if you contemplate a new attorney in the midst of your divorce. […]
One of the oft-spoken rules governing workers’ compensation is you cannot sue your employer for an injury you suffer while at work. Workers’ compensation works as a no-fault type of insurance. However, a few caveats exist. Under some specific circumstances, you can sue your employer or others in a traditional personal injury case. […]
In best-case scenarios, personal injury suits are fairly straightforward. As long as you can demonstrate that you took every possible precaution to prevent the accident and that the other person was at fault, you can usually recover the compensation you need, especially when you have a qualified personal injury lawyer on your side. […]
We are proud to announce that we made new law for workers’ rights in Illinois; now there is a cause of action for age harassment throughout the state. Any County employee with valid grounds can bring an age harassment action against the County. It is probable that this case will allow this type of suit to be available for [...]
Effective January 1, 2015, Illinois attorneys and judges will have stricter guidelines in calculating spousal maintenance pursuant to Public Act 98-0961. The guidelines will be used only for couples whose combined gross income is less than $250,000 annually. The court is still required to first consider whether maintenance is appropriate, after consideration of all relevant [...]
Filing for Divorce - Contested vs. Uncontested If you want to end your marriage you can file for divorce. Reasons for divorce in Illinois include: Mental Cruelty Physical Cruelty Drug Addiction or Drunkenness; or Irreconcilable differences. There are two kinds of divorces - contested and uncontested. Contested The parties do not agree either about getting [...]
