What happens to the dog when “pet parents” decide to divorce? Divorce is a messy and often contentious process, especially when couples don’t agree about dividing assets. When an animal has become an integral part ... Read more
Illinois has some of the strictest gun laws in the country, and penalties for violating them can be severe. If you are caught violating concealed carry laws, punishments can range from a misdemeanor for a first offense t... Read more
Illinois fathers are not getting enough time with their children. Although, officially, fathers are supposed to have more rights today than they had years ago when mothers were almost always granted primary custody of ... Read more
What are the consequences of staying in a bad relationship longer than you should? While no one wants to go through a divorce, if your marriage is really on the rocks, new research shows that staying in a miserable mar... Read more
The divorce rate in the United States has been high for decades, but now, thanks to millennials, marriages today have a greater chance of lasting than they have for years. According to United States Census Bureau statist... Read more
Married people often have credit cards in common and don’t always think about who is making purchases on them, but what happens when divorce enters the picture? Determining how credit card debt gets split in divorce ... Read more
The right to a speedy trial is a fundamental principle in our criminal justice system. According to the Sixth Amendment to the Constitution, “In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy ... Read more
In an ideal world, parents who are divorcing should be able to negotiate and come to an agreement as to custody and visitation issues, and the well-being of the child should come first. Unfortunately, this does not alw... Read more
In Illinois, crimes are classified according to how serious they are. Misdemeanors are less serious than felonies, which are broken down into five classifications, from most serious to least: Class X, Class 1, Class 2,... Read more
When couples divorce, who gets stuck with the debts run up during the marriage? Just as assets are shared in marriage, debts may be as well, so it has to be determined which party should be responsible for what debts. So... Read more
