The Chicago business couple has had a lot of ups and downs in their relationship. They met on a popular dating app and thought perhaps they would finally find someone with whom they were compatible. The woman moved into the man’s condo. Unfortunately, as time went on, his abusive habits began to surface. At first, he started controlling who she spent time with on her phone. Then he became more physically abusive. She decides that it is time to call...

Five years after getting divorced, a mother who has legal and primary physical custody of her children begins tripping and falling. At first, she thinks it is just because she is tired and clumsy, but as her symptoms continue to grow, she decides it is time to visit the doctor. She's diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and is given a cane. Over time, she learns that she may lose her ability to walk. Even now, she is finding it challenging to...

2022 FOID Law and Concealed Carry Changes You Should Know About

posted on 1/8/22

At the start of a new year, a Chicago businessman decides to head to the gun range to try out his new Sig Sauer that he got for Christmas. He...

A couple recently went through a long and contentious divorce. Two months after the divorce was finalized, the wife's mother was diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer that is aggressive. As an only child, the wife felt that it was her responsibility to take care of her mother. She has moved to an apartment in Minnesota near her mother. However, now she realizes that their current child custody agreement will not work. She would like to petition the court to...

After a very contentious divorce in Illinois, a father is dismayed to learn that he does not have primary physical custody of his children. Now his spouse is contemplating moving with his children to Florida. He is concerned about continuing his parental bond with his children and would like to FaceTime them regularly. His ex-wife comes up with convenient excuses every time he tries to FaceTime his kids. Now he is wondering about his rights regarding FaceTiming when he does...

Five years ago, a Chicago couple decided to get divorced. They have three young children under the age of 12. The wife has accepted a position in Cape Girardeau in Southern Illinois. Her ex-husband is highly concerned that he will not spend enough time with his children if she moves. It is a six-hour drive to her potential new location. He wants to fight his spouse's move away from Chicago. In 2016, Illinois divorce and family law changed significantly. One...

Illinois’ “Faith’s Law” Expands the Definition of Grooming

posted on 12/23/21

Governor JB Pritzker recently signed House Bill 1975, also called “Faith’s Law,” into law. The law, named after Faith Colson, who experienced sexual abuse as a student, expands the definition...

Inverness, Illinois, offers residents in the Chicagoland area a unique experience. Nearly all of the residential lots in Inverness are at least one acre in size. In most of the residential streets in the village, residents can meander through the countryside, enjoying the rolling landscapes and natural beauty of Inverness. With more employees than ever working from home and only occasionally commuting into Chicago, Inverness has become even more popular for professionals and families. Despite living in one of the...

A real estate agent and his wife have saved for the last few years in an attempt to build a custom home in Kildeer, Illinois. They recently adopted three children after having difficulty conceiving. After building their custom home, they finally moved from Chicago to Kildeer, looking forward to providing their children with fun days enjoying the lake and forest. Unfortunately, their dream life started to crumble when the wife realized that her husband had no intentions of helping with...

Hawthorn Woods is a village 40 miles northwest of Chicago in Lake County, Illinois. With a population of around 8,500 and plenty of natural scenery, Hawthorn Woods is a popular location for families seeking to leave the busy city life of Chicago behind for a more natural and spacious setting. Hawthorn Woods has been named the safest place to live in Illinois, and it is also the fifth safest in the country. While Hawthorn Woods is one of the most...

A husband and wife recently decided to move out of the city to the charming and historic village of Long Grove, Illinois. Both spouses have been able to work remotely and decided to act on their dream of moving to the lake district. They have moved into their dream home and are working from their dream home offices. However, the wife now realizes that she has been ignoring the lack of trust she has for her husband for a long...

Two Chicago professionals who have been married for 15 years have decided that it is time to file for divorce. They have a 10-year-old son together and are concerned about how they will parent their child. One of the reasons they are seeking divorce is their inability to agree on critical parental decisions, including whether to raise the child as a religious person and the overall approach to discipline. The husband believes that the child is acting out and having...

The Civil and Criminal Penalties of Stealing From Your Boss

posted on 12/3/21

A longtime secretary feels as though she has been slighted by her workplace. She has been attempting to get a promotion for years and just realized that a much younger...

A middle-aged woman who is a divorced mother of four was recently caught stealing from her employer. The woman receives payments for permanent disability from the Social Security Administration. She allegedly used a company credit card and the owner of the company's bank account information to make personal purchases. Specifically, she spent nearly $4,600 at Home Depot, nearly $3,600 with PayPal, over $4,500 with AT&T, and over $6,100 on Progressive Insurance Company payments. The woman allegedly continued stealing from her...

Electronic Firearms ID Coming to Illinois in 2022

posted on 11/28/21

Illinois Gov. Pritzker signed a bill into law to overhaul the ID card program for gun owners in August. The wide-ranging law will reform Illinois’ gun law to prevent mass...