Living every day in a bad marriage is taxing, emotional, and sometimes even damaging to your physical and mental health. But taking that first step toward separation can also feel daunting. There are steps you can take n...
A criminal record will follow you wherever you go and negatively affect most aspects of your professional and personal life. With computer searches so accessible and so many employers and services doing background chec...
Everyone would like to believe that those who plead guilty to a crime really are guilty, but, unfortunately, this is not true. All too often innocent people are charged with crimes and plead guilty to crimes they didnâ...
Having a parent in jail is a traumatic experience that affect’s a child’s mental health, social behavior, education, and prospects for a good and happy life. Often, these children wind up acting out in school, blami...
If you are going through a divorce, you may be tempted to handle it yourself, but this could be a costly mistake. Even if you and your spouse agree and the divorce is friendly, this often changes without warning as unexp...
Holidays can create stress and issues for any family, but for divorced parents with children, the holidays can be particularly complicated. On top of extra commitments and obligations, making purchases, and blending trad...
According to addiction recovery programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, drug addiction is a disease, but all too often, the criminal justice system treats it as a crime. In Illinois, penalties fo...
The holiday season is a happy time, filled with holiday parties, celebrations, and family gatherings, many of which involve alcohol and can go late into the night. Unfortunately, the holidays also lead to an increase in ...
Do you trust your divorcing spouse to be fair and honest about your financial situation, or could he or she be capable of financial fraud? Divorce is an emotional event, filled with anger and mistrust, so it’s not unco...
Anyone can be a victim of domestic violence, regardless of race, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or economic status.  October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and it’s important to be aware of the issues. I...