Divorce serves as a difficult period in any family's life, including and sometimes especially the children of the divorce. Different custody options can potentially relieve some of the strain and stress that divorce itself causes. For example, joint custody proves...
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How to tell your kids you and your spouse are divorcing
If you plan to divorce and have children with your spouse, you will need to make them aware of the upcoming life change. The way you discuss the end of your marriage can impact your kids, so think it through before sharing the news. Here are three tips for breaking...
How do mediation and collaboration differ in divorce?
When going through a divorce, it makes sense to want to minimize the amount of stress you feel and have to deal with. One of the best ways to mitigate stress is by avoiding taking the case to court in the first place. Alternatives to litigation exist for this reason....
How does social media impact your divorce?
During your divorce, you may gravitate towards social media to vent to your friends and loved ones or announce the split in your marriage. Most people share many aspects of their lives on social media and while you may feel like you have good company on your friend's...
How can scaffolding lead to injuries on the job?
With the variety of machines and kinds of work on a construction site, you may encounter some situations that lead to a serious injury. Problems can happen when you work high up on scaffolds, which are platforms that allow workers to reach the sides of buildings....
What are some signs of brain trauma after an accident?
A serious personal injury can leave you struggling to complete daily tasks, like going to work or driving. Although you may not realize it immediately after an accident, there are many ways that brain trauma can manifest. Knowing more about the subtle signs of this...
Four reasons why everyone should have a prenup
Gossip columns about ugly celebrity splits have likely appeared on your news feed. When dealing with the lifestyles of the rich and famous, prenups seem like a no-brainer. Superstar marriages never seem to last, so these millionaires need to protect their wealth. But...
Latest report on Illinois job-related illnesses and injuries
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released information detailing nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses reported for Illinois during 2020. The BLS.gov website noted that employees in the education and health services industry ranked highest in reported cases. The...
How do breath test devices work?
When law enforcement officers pull motorists over on suspicion of drinking and driving, they often use a myriad of tests to determine whether the driver is indeed intoxicated. One of the methods used is breath test devices. While these handheld monitors are easy to...
What could happen if I refuse a field sobriety test?
By driving a car on the public highways in Illinois, the law considers you to have given consent to a roadside breath or sobriety test. If a law enforcement officer stops your vehicle and reasonably suspects impairment, the officer may request that you perform a field...