Stephanie Olsson, a family law attorney recognized throughout the State of Illinois for her expertise in family law, will be presenting a CLE session on November 12, 2021 from the Schaumburg law firm of Glasgow & Olsson,. The broadcast will be part of the MyLaw Live Video Broadcast during Session IV. Ms. Olsson will be discussing filings in divorce cases from the first filing until pre-trial motions. Her expertise will assist litigants and attorneys whether they are a newer attorney...

What to Do When You are Falsely Accused of Stalking in Illinois

posted on 10/22/21

A 30-year-old lawyer moved into a higher-end apartment complex outside of Chicago. It was closer to his work, and he is happy to have made a move. He notices that...

A couple who lives in Long Grove, Illinois, just got married last year. They enjoy spending time together and so far have had a relatively stress-free marriage. They do not have many arguments, but it is usually about sports when they do fight. The wife knew that she was marrying someone obsessed with college football. However, she did not realize that it would negatively affect their marriage to the extent that it currently does. With football season in full swing,...

After not attending most sporting events for a year, fans and football players alike are thrilled for football season this year. However, football fans and players alike can get too excited after drinking some beer and relaxing during the game. Brawls between fans often start in the parking lot, during tailgating, or in the stands. They typically start as a verbal altercation and can escalate into a physical fight. Rivalries between football players and others can also result in altercations....

A local school board member has been embroiled in controversy after a parent pointed out that the school board allowed books in the school that allegedly include sexually explicit material. Many school board meetings have included dozens of angry parents wanting to speak and condemn the school board. One of the mothers whose child brought home a book with sexually explicit material has even started filming the school board members as they walk in and out of the meetings. In...

A 12-year-old 7th grader has been begging her parents to let her get the TikTok app on her iPhone for the last six months. Her parents have some concerns about TikTok, but they finally allow her to use it herself after months of begging. After all, she is an honor student and has never given them much trouble before. They know they can trust her. The father is shocked when he receives a phone call from the school asking him...

After going to a party at a friend's house, a businessman goes home and falls asleep. He wakes up startled by a knock on the door in the middle of the night. He realizes that police officers are at his door, but he does not know what is going on. All he remembers is that he had a few drinks while watching a game at his friend’s house. He thought everyone had a good time. He does remember getting into...

A Chicago businessman decides to meet one of his best friends at their favorite bar after work to catch the game. They are enjoying the game until another man starts trying to pick a fight with them. The businessman tells the other patron to calm down and leave him alone because he wants to watch the game in peace. After about 30 minutes of this, the other man comes over and starts saying exceptionally provocative things, getting in the businessman’s...

A Chicago real estate agent who is a big Illinois football fan is looking forward to traveling to Virginia for the Illinois vs. Virginia game. Born in Chicago, he attended UVA and still has several friends in Virginia. After a challenging year at work, he has booked a trip to Virginia to watch the game. During the tailgate party, he and his college buddies place some friendly bets on the game. He knows that even without their starting quarterback, Brandon...

Founding attorney Thomas Glasgow has been named a Leading Lawyer for criminal law. Again this year, Attorney Thomas Glasgow has successfully gone through a rigorous selection process to receive this prestigious award. Leading Lawyers takes their research and selection process very seriously. Lawyers are not able to pay to be added to the list of Leading Lawyers in their area. Instead, the selection of Leading Lawyers is based on an in-depth review of each candidate’s experience and peer reviews. The...

How Does Your Retirement Impact Permanent Maintenance?

posted on 9/17/21

After a tough divorce involving adultery, an Illinois couple finally begins living their new normal. The wife decided to quit her job in a publishing house in Chicago to raise...

The Purpose of Financial Affidavits in Illinois Divorces

posted on 9/17/21

Going through a divorce is always a challenging prospect. One of the most challenging aspects of divorce is trying to agree on how to divide marital property. After working diligently...

A husband and wife who have been married for 15 years have been arguing more than usual lately. The pandemic put pressure on them, and the stress of working long hours while trying to raise three kids has taken a toll on their marriage. The wife decides that she would like to finally go back to school and finish her master's degree to apply for a promotion at work. Her husband agrees that he will help with the children so...

A group of friends who graduated high school together is excited to finally go to a Bears game. They have wives and children, and they are looking forward to catching up while roasting brats, tailgating, and drinking beer. While they are tailgating and waiting for the game, they start talking about politics, specifically, the withdrawal from Afghanistan. One of the six friends was a veteran who spent time serving in Afghanistan. He begins to argue with a friend who disagrees,...

A man and woman living and working in Chicago are delighted that they were finally able to have their wedding this summer. The wife, who comes from a long line of successful bankers, hosted her wedding at her family’s stunning lake home in the Village of Tower Lakes. The setting is less than 40 miles from downtown Chicago, and her family home is located on a scenic private lake totaling over 85 acres. She hopes to live in the Village...