Most divorces settle outside of court without the need for full-blown litigation. This can be beneficial for many reasons. It can keep the facts of your marriage private, and it can give you more control over the outcome of your marriage dissolution. But that doesn’t...
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Proving pain and suffering after a car accident
You may experience many different types of financial losses after an accident, such as medical expenses and lost wages. You also have the right to compensation for non-financial losses, such as pain and suffering. The impact of a car accident often lasts for quite a...
Post Title: There are benefits to filing for bankruptcy
You may be struggling with debt due to an unexpected event, such as an illness or job loss. Perhaps you have been considering bankruptcy if the debt has become overwhelming but are hesitant because of the perceived stigma that comes with filing for bankruptcy. It is...
For how long can you receive spousal maintenance or alimony in Illinois?
In Illinois, spousal support or maintenance is designed to provide financial assistance to a spouse who earns little or no money after a divorce. A common question spouses have is how long they will receive spousal maintenance, and the answer is not necessarily...
How can you build an effective personal injury case?
After being injured in a car accident, a lot of victims are hesitant to take legal action. Sometimes they think that they can’t get anywhere with their case, and in other instances they think that they’re too much to blame to actually impose liability and recover...
Who gets the dog in the divorce?
Dividing up the assets in a divorce can be challenging, especially in an equitable distribution state like Illinois. Deciding who gets the family pet can be one of the hardest parts of the divorce due to the emotional connection people have to their pets. Are pets...
Will you lose your job by filing for bankruptcy?
A lot of people are hesitant to seek bankruptcy protection. The reason is clear: there are a lot of misconceptions about the bankruptcy process and what it means for your future. As we’ve discussed previously on the blog, though, these misconceptions can be easily put...
Recovering damages after a car accident
A car accident can cause serious injuries, significant property damage and emotional trauma. Many people file personal injury claims after suffering injuries and damages in a car accident. Generally, accident victims will file their claims against the parties...
Five ways to respond when your spouse lies in your divorce
A lot of divorces are filled with tension. This conflict drives many individuals to seek quick resolution to their divorce. And this can them in a precarious position where they may have to jeopardize a fair and favorable outcome in exchange for expediency. You...
How should you respond to an insurance company’s low offer?
When you’ve been injured in a car accident, you’re going to need compensation to get back on your feet, recover your health, and obtain a sense of accountability and justice. But the driver who caused your wreck isn’t simply going to fork over the cash that you want....