Archive, November 2017.

Electronic devices are a major part of our modern lives, and we leave a trail of information in nearly everything we do, whether we are browsing the internet and sending email from our computers, communicating with others on Facebook using a tablet, or making calls and sending text messages from our smartphones. When we do so, we expect a reasonable amount of privacy, and the law provides us with protections that will ensure that private conversations and communications remain private.
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Your maintenance payments to your ex-spouse will no longer be income tax deductible to you if the Senate passes the pending GOP Income Tax Proposal.
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Marriage is a partnership, and spouses often make sacrifices during their relationship as they support their partner and their family. In many cases, one spouse will decide to stay home to care for children rather than pursuing career advancement, or a spouse may provide financial support to their partner as they pursue an education that will help them earn a higher salary. However, if the marriage ends in divorce, the spouse who made sacrifices is often at a financial disadvantage, and they may struggle to support themselves in their newly single life.
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Selling your home while going through a divorce is stressful and emotional. However, there are certain ways to ease your stress during this process and ensure that your house sells so that you can move on to your next home. Below are some useful tips on how to sell your home when going through a divorce.
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The end of a marriage is more than just a change in relationship status. When spouses divorce, they must not only go through the complex process of dividing their property, separating their finances, finding new living arrangements, and determining how to share parental responsibilities and parenting time, but they will also need to let go of their plans for a long-term relationship with their partner and learn how to move on to an unexpected new phase of their life.
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As the leaves begin to change in the fall, many people in the Chicago area are participating in harvest-themed activities and making visits to a nearby pumpkin patch, apple orchard, or corn maze. However, during this time of harvest, many farmers are hard at work in their fields, and drivers on suburban and rural roads are likely to encounter large, slow-moving farm equipment.
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The loss of a loved one can be a devastating blow to spouses, parents, children, and other family members, especially when the death could have been prevented. In addition to coping with their grief, families must address funeral and burial arrangements, the inheritance of property and assets, and other legal issues surrounding their loved one’s death. During this difficult time, finances can be strained, and families often struggle to make ends meet.
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Leaving the scene of an accident is against the law in the state of Illinois. However, it is a common practice that drivers engage in because they are driving without insurance, are afraid of getting arrested for impaired driving, or do not have liability insurance coverage. If you are ever the victim of a hit-and-run accident, you should understand that the police play an important role in your case.
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As parents, we do everything we can to ensure our children’s safety. Unfortunately, there are times when danger is unavoidable, and this can be especially true when you are on the road. While driving is a routine part of modern life, it is inherently dangerous, and even the most careful drivers can become involved in a car accident. That is why it is important to take measures to protect your children every time you get into the car.
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