In Illinois, parenting time and a parent’s duty to support his or her children are two completely separate issues. Every parent who has not formally lost his or her legal status as a parent has an obligation to provide financial support to his or her children. Child support is proportional to the parent’s income and financial means and can be awarded whether or not the parent owing child support gets parenting time. Illinois courts have one goal – to do what is in the best interests of the child in accordance with the law. If your child is owed child
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Do You Need a Lawyer for Your Workers’ Compensation Claim?
If you get injured at work, your employer likely has a workers’ compensation policy so you can receive compensation for whatever costs and damages you suffered. Unfortunately, it can be quite complicated to get a big insurance company to pay you the maximum amount you are eligible for. An experienced Joliet, IL workers’ comp attorney with a track record of successful compensation claims can help you navigate the process.
Why is a Lawyer Important?
Without qualified legal representation, there are many ways your workers’ comp claim might not go the way you want it to:
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Filing for Divorce in Illinois
Divorce is generally not something done on the spur of the moment. It sometimes takes years for couples and individuals who are unhappy in their marriage to decide to get a divorce. In that time, they might be trying to reconcile, speaking with others who have been through divorce, and trying to picture what their future would be like outside the marriage. You may have been contemplating divorce for a while and are now ready to consider the practical matters involved, like how someone actually files for divorce. This article will explore some aspects of filing for divorce in Illinois.
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The Differences Between Truck and Car Accidents
Navigating the aftermath of a vehicular accident is not easy. However, understanding the differences between truck and car accidents can help victims better handle his or her claims. While both incidents can lead to significant property damage and personal injury, several key factors distinguish these two types of accidents. Regardless of whether you were involved in a car or truck accident, contacting a lawyer from a firm that has handled major multimillion-dollar settlements is an excellent first step toward pursuing compensation and moving on from this ordeal.
Scale and Impact of Truck and Car Accidents Can Differ Greatly
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Will My Ex Go to Jail for Not Paying Child Support?
Child support is taken seriously by Illinois law. Parents who willfully do not comply with child support orders can face severe consequences.
The key word, however, is “willfully.” The law understands that sometimes circumstances change. The parent who was ordered to pay child support — also referred to as the payor or obligor — may have a valid reason for no longer being able to make payments. But if payments are withheld deliberately, the parent will face serious penalties.
The best way to understand how Illinois law will view your case is to contact a qualified Illinois child support attorney
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Taking Legal Action After a Delayed Diagnosis
The misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis of a medical condition can lead to catastrophic outcomes for patients. A delay in diagnosis might cause a health issue to deteriorate, potentially to a stage where it is no longer treatable. When this negligence occurs due to a doctor’s mistake or oversight, patients may be able to take legal action through a medical malpractice lawsuit. An Illinois lawyer can help you take the proper steps so you can potentially seek justice.
What Constitutes a Delayed Diagnosis?
A delayed diagnosis occurs when a doctor fails to identify and diagnose a medical condition in a timely
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Michael Jackson’s Kids Embroiled in Million-Dollar Legal War With Their Grandma: ‘They Don’t Speak’
Katherine Jackson, the mother of Michael Jackson, took in his three children, Bigi, Prince and Paris, after he died in 2009. Bigi, formerly Blanket Jackson, 15 years after losing his father, is now in a legal battle with his grandmother….
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Peoria, IL – Woman Killed in Head-on Crash on Orange Prairie Rd
Peoria, IL (May 5, 2024) – A head-on crash near the Louisville Slugger Complex late Saturday night has left a Dunlap High School Senior dead.
The Peoria County Coroner says the crash happened just before 11:45 p.m. Saturday night on North Orange Prairie Road, near the Louisville Slugger Complex. Coroner Jamie Harwood says an 18-year-old Princeville woman was reportedly heading northbound on Orange Prairie Road when her vehicle was hit head-on by a southbound vehicle in the northbound lanes. An autopsy is scheduled to take place on Tuesday. In the interim, the PPD is investigating the collision, but no further
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Chicago, IL – Toddler Killed, Others Hurt in Crash on DuSable Lake Shore Dr
Chicago, IL (May 5, 2024) – A car crash Sunday afternoon left a young girl dead and three others injured on the city’s South Side.
The crash happened in the 5300 block of South DuSable Lake Shore Drive near Hyde Park, Chicago police said. Following the collision, a 3-year-old girl was pronounced dead at Comer Children’s Hospital. A 9-month-old infant girl, a 9-year-old girl, and a 25-year-old woman were hospitalized after the car crash, police said, all with non-life-threatening injuries. No reports on the drivers’ conditions were noted, though one injured man was also reportedly hospitalized. No further details were released,
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My father’s last lesson: What I learned as my dad grappled with Alzheimer’s
With nearly 7 million Americans diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, there has been a lot of discussion about the best ways to serve elderly parents suffering from the condition. But the author’s family’s experiences have made her think long and hard…
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Chicago, IL – One Dead, One Injured in Collision on Paxton Ave
Chicago, IL (May 4, 2024) – One person is dead and another is injured after a crash that happened Saturday evening on the city’s South Side, Chicago police said. Police added that the crash happened in the 9500 block of South Paxton Avenue in the Calumet Heights area just before 8:15 p.m.
Officers responded to the scene, where a silver sedan had collided with a red SUV at an intersection. The sedan’s driver, whose age was not immediately known, was pronounced dead on the scene. Police said a male passenger in the sedan was transported to the University of Chicago
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Chicago, IL – Woman Hospitalized in Hit-and-Run at Armitage & Hoyne
Chicago, IL (May 4, 2024) – Chicago Police Department officers are looking for the hit-and-run driver who struck a woman in a Bucktown crosswalk on Saturday evening, leaving her badly injured. The incident happened around 8:50 p.m. at the intersection of Armitage and Hoyne.
Another driver told police that a dark-colored Bentley passed her by driving into the wrong lane of traffic and then struck the 40-year-old woman as she crossed the street, a CPD report said. The victim, who lives in Logan Square, suffered broken bones and internal bleeding, and officials say she remains in critical condition at Advocate
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WHAT IS BATTERY ON A PUBLIC WAY?
In Illinois, a battery can become an aggravated offense if you knowingly commit battery on a public way. See 720 ILCS 5/12-3.05(c).
To convict you, the state must prove that you knowingly, without legal justification caused bodily harm to or made physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature with another person while on a public way. The state need not prove an exact location, and any injury to the victim need not be serious.
Depending where it happened, an attorney may argue that you were not on a public way. Whether the road’s owners were public or private does
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Swansea, IL – Karlie Langley Killed, Three Hurt in Crash on IL Rte 159
Swansea, IL (May 3, 2024) – According to authorities, one person was killed and three others were injured in a three-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon in Swansea, Illinois.
The crash happened around 5:00 p.m. around the 2400 block of Illinois Route 159. Swansea police Chief Matthew Blomberg said one person was killed, and the St. Clair County Coroner’s Office identified her Friday as 27-year-old Karlie Langley of Smithton. Blomberg said that a second person was airlifted to a St. Louis hospital while two others were privately driven to a hospital in Illinois. The roadway between Fullerton and Old Fullerton roads was
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Ford Heights, IL – Three Dead, One Hurt in Vehicle Crash on Lincoln Hwy
Ford Heights, IL (May 3, 2024) – Three individuals were killed in a multi-vehicle collision in the south suburbs on Wednesday night, one of them a small child. The collision also injured a second child.
According to the Cook County Sheriff’s Department, the collision occurred at around 7:55 p.m. in Ford Heights, in the 800 block of East Lincoln Highway. Authorities say a Chrysler struck a Nissan while traveling east on Lincoln Highway.
At the scene, the driver of the Chrysler was declared deceased. At nearby hospitals, the Nissan’s driver and a child riding in the Nissan were declared deceased.
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Living Our Lives – And Planning For The Inevitable
According to an April 2024 Ameriprise report, over half of those with at least $100,000 in investable assets, who have retired or plan to, haven’t yet created an estate plan. It was found there is a lack of preparedness in…
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