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I don’t know of very many people that enjoy having to go to court and testify. In fact, the only people who really like it are expert witnesses who get paid for their time being there. Otherwise almost every witness, plaintiff or defendant I’ve ever met would rather be somewhere else. That said, if you […]
The common father-son relationship is that a husband gets his wife pregnant and they raise a child together. Of course every life is different and not every relationship is common. Often times a woman will get pregnant and not know the father or the birth father will be completely absent. Sometimes those moms raise kids […]
If you are married and want to break up you file for a divorce. But if you want to break up with a business partner, the process is actually similar. If you are going to start a business or join one, it may sound counter-intuitive, but the first thing you should be thinking about is […]
We talk a lot about experience being one of the most important factors in choosing the right lawyer for your case. We stand by this advice but suggest that you don’t take it to the extreme. More experience is usually a good thing, but there is a tipping point – a point at which an […]
Actually, it is as easy as it sounds, if you qualify. The hard part is that it only applies to a small number of cases and it has to be approved by a judge. When you file for divorce, one of the first steps is notifying your spouse by serving them a copy of the […]
It’s something that allows you the rare opportunity to keep a felony off your record. Section 410 of the Illinois Controlled Substances Act allows certain individuals to get probation instead of a conviction if charged with possession of small amounts of drugs. Section 410 is only for someone who has not been convicted or placed […]
The other day I had a woman call me who was looking for full custody of her kids with the right to make all of the parenting decisions. Usually when I get a request like this it comes from a very involved parent whose ex is not around or is abusive to the kids. In […]
Generally, yes. When a store manager or security guard suspects someone of trying to steal something or conceal it with the intent to steal, they can detain the person. They can look through the person’s bags and even hold them until police show up (if they decide to call the police). The law is vague […]
One of the biggest reasons people are hesitant to hire a lawyer in Illinois is that they “aren’t the suing type.” It’s almost as if people feel that they need to apologize for calling a law firm to seek help. I’m not sure what the suing type is. I suppose my callers are thinking of […]
Guardianship, when we’re talking about an adult, is usually set up in cases of age or illness. You might want guardianship over an elderly parent who suffers from dementia, for example. Guardianship isn’t a quick solution. You will have to go to court and ask a judge, who will want to hear from doctors, as […]