Being accused of elder abuse, especially when you have done nothing wrong, can be frightening, emotionally overwhelming, and damaging to your reputation and livelihood. False allegations can come from misunderstandings, family tension, memory loss associated with dementia, or misinterpreted injuries. In Illinois, elder abuse accusations trigger investigations by Adult Protective Services (APS), and in severe…
Choosing to end a marriage is a pivotal time in a person’s life. If children are involved, the entire family unit is turned upside down for the duration of the divorce period. Plus, proceeding with a divorce is costly both financially and in terms of irreplaceable time. Cost to File for Divorce In Illinois, the…
Upon getting a divorce, ex-spouses can reasonably expect obligations outlined in the divorce decree to be honored. On occasion, however, an ex-spouse may fail to abide by the judge’s terms. In these scenarios, you have the right to seek enforcement of the divorce decree through the courts. What is a Divorce Decree? Once the marriage…
In Illinois, a parent cannot legally take a child away from the other parent simply because they want to. In most situations, removing a child without the other parent’s consent or a court order can lead to serious legal consequences. However, there are limited circumstances where a parent may lawfully keep a child away, especially…
