Entrapment happens when law enforcement convinces someone to commit a crime they would not have otherwise committed. Illinois law recognizes entrapment as a valid legal defense, but it requires proof that the idea and pressure to commit the crime came from law...
A prenuptial agreement (prenup) is a contract between two people before marriage. It outlines how assets, debts and other financial issues will be handled in the event of divorce. Prenups have sometimes been viewed in a negative light. They can be seen as planning for...
Legal separation is an option for couples in Illinois who want to live apart but are not ready to file for divorce. Some spouses choose separation due to religious beliefs, financial reasons or a hope of reconciliation. While legal separation does not end a marriage,...
