Illinois legalized both medical and recreational marijuana on January 1, 2020. However, use of marijuana is still illegal on the federal level, and there is still a strong stigma against it in the family courts. When div...
In an ideal world, parents who are divorcing should be able to negotiate and come to an agreement regarding custody and visitation issues, and the well-being of the child should come first. Unfortunately, emotions and ma...
When parents divorce in Illinois, child support is determined by a formula that changed on July 1, 2017, when Public Act 99-764 amended the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (IMDMA). Instead of the old me...
Driving under the influence of prescription medications can be as deadly for drivers as driving under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol. Consequently, even if the doctor prescribed your medication, both prescript...
One of the hardest adjustments for children after divorce is learning to live with one parent instead of both parents at the same time. Children are resilient, but they also feel these changes deeply, and Illinois parent...
What do you do about custody and visitation when one divorced parent wants to relocate to another state? If the move involves a long distance, it can create major disruptions in the child’s life and the ability to spen...
The Main Difference Between First- and Second-Degree Murder Is the State of Mind of the Murderer at the Time of the Killing The line between first- and second-degree murder may not always be clear, but any murder convict...
Emotions run high when it comes to matters of parental responsibilities. In Illinois, where the child’s welfare takes precedence, navigating the intricacies of challenging one’s assigned parental responsibilities...
Illinois, like many states, has strict laws regulating the possession, use, and carrying of firearms. Understanding the most frequent gun charges is essential for residents and visitors alike to ensure compliance with th...
Do people with mental illnesses belong in jail? While the crimes they are accused of are often petty ones, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), 2 million people with mental illness are booked int...
