A couple who has been married for 25 years are experiencing being quarantined for the first time. Both spouses have white-collar jobs in Chicago. The wife has been able to telecommute from home due to the coronavirus quarantine. The husband worked in the travel industry which has been hit hard by the coronavirus. His employer put him on an unpaid furlough leave. Their two college-age children have had to move back home after their schools closed down early. After a...

A Chicago couple finally saved up a downpayment and moved into their first home. 10 years later, after marriage and hardship, the coronavirus pandemic strikes. Illinois is one of the hardest-hit states in the country. As of early April, Illinois saw the biggest one-day jump of new coronavirus cases and deaths since the virus began. The wife has chronic health conditions and the husband just learned that he has been laid off from work. The fear of facing coronavirus with...

Coronavirus cases continue to grow exponentially in Illinois, causing many people to become even more fearful. At the beginning of April, there were over 4,500 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Illinois. Imagine a couple that has had marital difficulties is now stuck in isolation together with their children. This married couple has been watching the news around-the-clock. One of their children was born extremely prematurely and has chronic lung disease and cerebral palsy. They learn that states have been directing...

The coronavirus pandemic continues to plague the United States. Many states, including Illinois, have issued orders for people to stay at home except for essential trips out. Divorced parents who are co-parenting face extensive challenges. One co-parent is concerned because the other co-parent took their child out of the United States, believing that the United States is not safe. Other issues include one or both parents being laid off due to the coronavirus. As the number of confirmed cases and...

Imagine two young parents living in Chicago and trying to get through the Coronavirus pandemic. The husband works at a local restaurant as a waiter and the wife works as a dental hygienist. After Governor J.B. Pritzker announced the mandatory order for everyone to stay at home, the wife received notice that she would be put on furlough without pay. With all restaurants now only able to offer carryout or delivery, the husband’s manager tells him that he has been...

A family of five was enjoying the extremely good economy in February through the beginning of March. Both parents had recently received promotions and the couple had finally saved a downpayment and purchased their first home. They heard about the coronavirus, but they were not extremely worried until the last two weeks. As Illinois residents received orders to stay home, both husband and wife received orders from their employers to work from home full-time. The parents also learned that their...

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, all bars and restaurants in Illinois must close to the public through at least March 30. The Centers for Disease Control has recommended that gatherings of 50 or more people be closed for the next eight weeks. Many employers have required employees to work from home and not come into work. Gyms, churches, and other community centers have all closed. Experts Warn of Increased Domestic Violence Amid Coronavirus Isolation When people and families are forced...

As the coronavirus pandemic spreads, the mental health costs continue to rise. People with pre-existing mental health challenges are at a higher risk of becoming more anxious and depressed. News outlets are continually covering the dangers of the coronavirus for 24 hours a day. Social distancing and quarantines could have a dangerous effect on people with mental health conditions. Those who struggle with anti-social, violent or suicidal thoughts can become more at risk of harming themselves or others after periods...

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been canceled due to the Coronavirus. In light of this you decide to meet friends at the local bar. You have to get out of the house and you can't stand to watch another news special on the dangers of Coronavirus. Your plan was to drive to the bar, leave your car there, and get a cab or an Uber ride home later. Unfortunately, cabs and Uber rides are scarce due to the Coronavirus...

Couples used to fall in love by spending time face to face. However, in our current society, many relationships are built behind a screen. More people today spend time “hanging out” before committing to being in an exclusive dating relationship. But what happens when a person’s intentions become misunderstood? In a culture in which people cut each other off from communication without explanation, or “ghost,” when does sending text and email messages turn from innocent communication into stalking? Perhaps a...

We are pleased to announce that one of our partners, attorney Thomas T. Glasgow, was recently named an Illinois Super Lawyer. He is in the top 5% of criminal defense lawyers in Illinois. Being selected as a Super Lawyer in general is no easy feat. Additionally, only a few Illinois lawyers were selected in the broad category of criminal law. At Glasgow & Olsson, we do not narrow our focus to on one area of criminal law, like DUI defense....

In Illinois, there are a number of people struggling with alcohol addiction. Some of these people are able to go about their day-to-day activities without anyone suspecting that they have been drinking. For example, imagine a Chicago doctor whose co-workers consider to be highly competent and hardworking. Her friends and family do not see her much because of her long work hours. She is often seen holding an alcoholic beverage at parties and events, but nobody thinks much about her...

Over the past few years, actor Johnny Depp has been embroiled in domestic violence allegations. Both Johnny Depp and his ex-wife Amber Heard have made domestic violence accusations towards each other. Since their divorce settlement that took place in August 2016, the two ex-spouses have fought each other in civil court, alleging domestic abuse and defamation. His ex-wife alleges that any domestic violence on her part was done in an act of self-defense. They both have evidence of physical harm...

Nearly all of us know someone who has suffered domestic violence at the hands of a husband or intimate partner. You probably know or have known a woman who has suffered a situation similar to the following example. A woman has suffered mental, verbal, or physical abuse for years or decades. Her husband has a history of drinking after work. By the sixth drink, he usually becomes violent. She hides her bruises and all other proof of domestic violence well...

Alcoholism is a cruel disease that causes pain and suffering for many Illinois residents. Many of us know friends and loved ones who suffer from functional alcoholism. At Glasgow & Olsson, we are proud of the number of clients we have helped to get clean and sober. Sometimes an arrest can lead to getting the help that they need. We can help. For example, a single mom who hides her alcoholism so well that many of her colleagues and friends...