Divorce can have a significant long-term impact on your financial situation. Preparing for the changes that divorce will bring to your life can help you respond with confidence. Budgeting your money can help you identify where to make changes to your spending habits...
DUI
Are breath test devices accurate?
Law officers in Illinois and throughout the United States use roadside breath test devices to determine whether drivers have a blood alcohol content level that is over the legal limit of 0.08. If you have ever been pulled over on suspicion of drinking and driving, you...
Can a DUI impact your college experience?
As a college student, you may feel like a DUI conviction will not impact you as much as it might affect others. But this is not true. College students in particular have a lot to lose if convicted of DUI related crimes. But in what ways can this conviction impact...
Why do you need to tell your employer about your injury?
Getting hurt at work in Illinois may complicate your ability to work until you fully recover from your injuries. While it may seem sufficient enough to file a workers' compensation claim without saying much to your employer, consistent communication can actually...
Can a DUI impact your college career?
When you face a DUI charge, you may feel tempted to treat it lightly. This is especially true if you are looking at your first offense. But even a first time offense can net you some serious penalties, especially when it comes to DUI crimes. In fact, your entire...
What If A Parent Needs To Move?
Working with an ex-spouse to develop a fair parenting plan is a challenging task. The past year's economic climate has made many people's jobs more tenuous than they have ever been before. Those employees who have been furloughed, laid off, or looking for a better...
The role of negligence in personal injury
Personal injury accidents may inflict serious injuries. The damage may require life-long medical treatment in some instances. Paying for this treatment should fall to the person responsible. While the action that led to the accident may not appear intentional, it may...
How can you fairly divide the house during an Illinois divorce?
Illinois divorce laws require a fair or equitable division of your marital assets, including your home. Your primary residence may also represent the highest value item in your marital property. As noted by SmartAsset, investments and other property acquired during a...
Don’t let social media mistakes derail your divorce
Many people are guilty of oversharing on social media. While its normally an innocent indulgence with few consequences, this is not the case when the sharer is going through a divorce. In fact, the things you post on Facebook, Instagram and other social medial...
Why are young retail workers at risk for slip-and-fall injuries?
While elderly individuals are at an overall higher risk for slip-and-fall injuries, these types of incidents may also affect younger people who work in the retail sector. Climbing ladders, moving heavy boxes and navigating through crowded stock rooms may all cause a...