Family Law and Personal Injury Attorneys
Archive, December 2017.
Differences Between Divorce and Legal Separation
When a marriage is not working out, a couple will likely file for divorce. In some cases, however, a couple will file for legal separation instead of a divorce. If you are legally separated from your spouse, you are still considered legally married even though you are not living with them. In the period of a legal separation, child support and custody arrangements can be determined, just as they would be for a divorce.
Posted in Family Law
Five Tips to Avoid Winter Driving Accidents
Driving during the winter months can be dangerous. The snow and ice paired with heavy holiday traffic can make it more difficult for you to stay safe behind the wheel. If you would like to reduce your risk of getting into a winter driving accident and keep yourself as well as other drivers safe all winter long, be sure to follow these five tips.
Posted in Personal Injury
Most Common Places for Car Accidents
Car accidents can occur at any time in just about any place and lead to property damage, serious injuries, and death. However, there are some places that are more prone to car accidents than others. Believe it or not, you have a greater chance of getting into a car wreck while driving locally rather than during a long road trip. Here are some of the most common places car accidents occur in and around DuPage County:
Posted in Personal Injury
Should You Sell Your House in a Divorce?
If you are going through a divorce, you are likely wondering whether or not you should sell your house. The answer to this question depends on your personal preferences, lifestyle, and finances. While selling the house is the ideal option for some individuals, keeping it makes more sense for others. Let’s take a closer look at the pros and cons of both selling a house and keeping it so that you can make a decision that is right for your situation.
Posted in Family Law
Six Reasons You Should Get a Prenuptial Agreement
A prenuptial agreement is a legal contract made by a couple before they get married that outlines how assets will be split in the event that their marriage ends, Often times, couples are hesitant to get a prenuptial agreement because of the negative connotations attached to it. They believe that if they get a prenuptial agreement, they are expecting their marriage to fail.
Posted in Family Law
Top Causes of Distracted Driving in Illinois
One of the leading causes of vehicle accidents in DuPage County is distracted driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or NHTSA, distracted driving occurs when a driver engages in any activity that takes their attention away from the task of safe driving. Although distracted driving is more common in younger drivers, it is seen in drivers of all ages. The top causes of distracted driving in Illinois include:
Posted in Personal Injury
What Are My Rights to My Child If I Am an Unmarried Parent in Illinois
How Many Children in the United States are Born to Unmarried Parents?
Posted in Family Law
What Will Happen to Child Support If I Remarry?
In many divorce cases, an ex-spouse is required to pay child support. If your ex-spouse owes you child support and you have remarried, you may be wondering whether your child support payments will change. The answer is that your remarriage may have an effect on the amount and duration of child support you will receive. Child Support Calculations in Illinois
Posted in Family Law
What to Do If the Police Are Not Putting Time Into Your Hit and Run Case
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.
Posted in Personal Injury
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