Drivers normally face driving under the influence (DUI) charges for operating a vehicle while drunk on alcohol. But officers can also hand out DUIs to drivers under the effect of any intoxicating drug or substance, such as cannabis. By Illinois law, it’s illegal for a...
When parents in Illinois part ways, questions about child custody often arise. In Illinois, the court takes several important factors into consideration before making decisions about child custody arrangements. Some of the variables Illinois considers when deciding...
In most states, a divorced parent’s obligation to pay child support ends when the child either attains 18 years of age or graduates from high school – but a handful of states, including Illinois, can impose financial obligations on parents a bit longer. In this state,...
The divorce process can become complex when the distribution of assets comes into play. This complexity increases when one spouse is a high-level executive with a large compensation package. You need to understand how executive compensation can affect your divorce,...
In 2022, the Illinois Secretary of State reported that there were over 27,000 DUI arrests across the state. In Illinois, one of the punishments for receiving a DUI is that you will lose your driving privileges. Losing your driver's license due to a DUI can be a...
According to the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services, the Department of Children and Family Services in the state received over 200,000 hotline calls, and it ended up investigating over 85,000 of those reported instances. If DCFS has contacted you...
According to the World Population Review, Illinois sees roughly 6.2 divorces per 1,000 residents each year. Many of those divorces involve children whose parents must tell them about the divorce. The experience of telling your children about an impending divorce is...
Have you ever failed a sobriety test, but, you have not had a drop to drink? It might seem improbable, but there are actually several reasons why you might fail a field sobriety test, even if you are not drunk. Police officers have designed field sobriety tests to...
The dissolution of a marriage brings many changes, particularly for families with children. One innovative approach that some families have chosen to navigate this transition is "birdnesting". This arrangement involves the children staying in the family home while the...
Given the complexity of many splits, it is not unusual to feel frustrated and emotional. However, allowing these feelings to control your behavior can backfire miserably in a court of law. As you prepare for divorce court, it is imperative that you recognize the...
