As you go through a divorce, the shockwave hits each family member differently. As you move from a two-parent household to a joint custody household, you may worry about how to help your children adjust to their new reality. The American Academy of Pediatrics explains...
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Is lying allowed during police interrogation?
An interrogation by law enforcement can be scary. You may be upset or even defiant. The officers may tell you things that you do not believe. In some cases, you may be right. The Innocence Project explains officers can lie to you during an interrogation, but the...
What mistakes should you avoid when discussing divorce with your kids?
Approaching your children with news of the divorce is one of the most challenging conversations. According to the Huffington Post, divorce can be the best solution for you, your spouse, and your children. However, if you do not handle the conversation with care, you...
Can you still recover damages if you were partially at fault?
If you were involved in a car accident in Illinois and the attending police officer determined that you shared partial responsibility for the incident, you may wonder if your shared fault bars your ability to recover damages. The answer depends on how much fault you...
Challenging a field sobriety test in Illinois
Field sobriety tests are notoriously inaccurate. Even if you are sober, you can fail the test and end up facing DUI charges in Illinois. Fortunately, there are ways to challenge the field sobriety tests. Keep reading to learn more. The officer’s test wasn’t...
Drowsy driving risks and statistics
If you encounter a drowsy driver, they could cause a serious accident that leaves you with serious injuries. It is essential for drivers to understand various risk factors associated with drowsy driving and stay alert at all times while behind the wheel. Moreover, you...
How to conduct a fair division of assets
One of the most challenging aspects to handle during a divorce is property division. Your asset division may be more complex than average divorces if you own a business, real estate or significant personal possessions. When you live your life as a couple, you do not...
DUI, loss of driving privileges and career support
Regardless of the outcome of a DUI, all offenders will see an impact on their driving privileges at some point. While inconvenient for anyone, the frustration of not having a license can especially challenge people who rely on driving as a career. Persons whose jobs...
What happens if a divorcing parent is in the military?
These days, divorce rates have risen among the population as a whole. Naturally, this means that the divorce rates in most sub-groups have also risen, which includes divorce rates among those in the military. Some people may worry that the chance of deployment could...
Illinois wrongful death laws
When someone in Illinois is killed as a result of the wrongful or negligent actions of others, certain surviving family members can file wrongful death lawsuits against the responsible party or parties. Wrongful death claims can be filed even though criminal cases...