Divorcing a dishonest person can prove to be an emotional rollercoaster, not to mention legally challenging. However, with the right approach and guidance, you can protect your interests and fight for a fair outcome in your divorce. Five essential tips exist for how to go about divorcing a dishonest spouse, and hiring an attorney in Illinois can ensure you know and are able to implement these five tips as you work to safeguard your rights and interests.
Follow These Five Tips When Divorcing Someone Dishonest

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    Divorce tends to not be a simple matter regardless of the specific circumstance. Hurt feelings, financial concerns, and disappointment are typical. When the couple has what is considered a high asset divorce, the complexities increase. The significance of how assets are valued and distributed can be life-changing for some.
    In some cases, both spouses are the owners of large companies, and dividing these can be very complicated. Sometimes, a couple’s wealth is the result of one spouse having an extremely lucrative and high-powered job, which was only made possible due to the other spouse staying home to take care…
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    I hope everyone is getting back into the swing of the new year. Next week, I will be visiting my daughter in between January term and second semester. I will be here Monday but leave Tuesday and back Friday. So, I am not sure of the timing of the blog entry for next week. This week we revisit an issue that we have discussed before. The question is whether the evidentiary framework set out in McDonnell Douglas is a stand-in for the ultimate question of liability. Again, the case of the day is not even an ADA case but a…
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    In a major victory for workers’ rights, the Chicago City Council has approved an ordinance that will guarantee all workers in the city at least 10 days of paid leave annually. This is a significant expansion of the current paid leave policy, which only requires employers to provide five days of paid sick leave.

    The new ordinance took effect on January 1, 2024. Workers will earn one hour of paid leave and paid sick leave for every 35 hours worked, with a maximum of 40 hours per year for each type of leave. Five of these days can be used…
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    Carol Warley, Abbie M. B. Everist, Amber Waldman, and Rachel Ruffalo (Washington National Tax) recently published, Solving Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Problems: Five Practical Remedies to Resolve Exemption Allocation Issues, ABA Probate & Property Magazine, January/February 2023. Provided below is an…
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    Special/Supplemental Needs Trust: Does My Disabled Child Need One? When any person is putting together a will or a trust, the most important goal is to ensure that the trust provides the greatest benefit and management of the assets. What Read More….
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    On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published its Final Rule on the standard for determining who is an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Final Rule is set to take effect on March 11, 2024. Background The FLSA provides wage and hour protections to “employees” that do not apply to “independent contractors,” including minimum wage and overtime minimums. Accordingly, misclassification of workers has been and continues to be a major focus of the DOL. In light of the potential economic impact that changes to …
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    The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism is pleased to announce that Chief Counsel Mark C. Palmer has been appointed to the Illinois Judicial Conference’s (IJC) AI Task Force and Communications Director Laura Bagby has been reappointed to the IJC’s PR/Public Education & Engagement Task Force.
    Both Illinois Judicial Conference Task Forces will support initiatives in 2024 that advance the goals laid out in the IJC’s 2022-2025 Strategic Agenda, titled “Charting the Course: Innovations and Transformations within the Illinois Judicial Branch.”
    2024 Strategic Initiatives
    The AI Task Force, which is new in 2024, will focus on generative AI and…
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    On July 28, 2023, Governor Pritzker signed an amendment to
    the Smoke Free Illinois Act (Act) into law that went into effect on January 1,
    2024. P.A.
    103-0272
    The amendment added the term “electronic cigarette” to the
    Act and explicitly clarified the term “smoke” or “smoking” includes the use of
    electronic cigarettes.
    The Act states “no person shall smoke in a public
    place or in any place of employment or within 15 feet of any entrance to a
    public place or place of employment. No person may smoke in any vehicle
    owned, leased, or operated by the State or a…
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    If an Illinois police officer suspects that you have been involved in a drug crime, it is likely that he or she will ask you some questions to gather as much information as possible regarding the alleged crime. If you are arrested, the officer may continue to interrogate you at the police station.
    Many people are nervous in the presence of authority and are afraid to refuse to answer questions asked by police officers. As a result, they end up incriminating themselves or getting pressured into admitting to things they did not do. It is likely in your best interest…
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    In conducting workplace investigations of personnel situations or other events, employers or those hired to conduct the investigation walk a tightrope to avoid causing more problems and creating potential liability. With “at will” employees, those without a contract and not unionized, unless you have policies or procedures requiring an investigation, it may be better to act without an investigation and proceed to termination or other action as appropriate. But, when employment laws, rules, regulations, policies, or agreements require an investigation or you believe one may be advisable in the situation, in order to limit or avoid future liability you should…
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    VA disability compensation is determined by the severity of a service-connected disability, rated between 0 to 100 percent. This rating reflects how much the disability impairs the veteran’s ability to work. The compensation amount is influenced by the disability percentage and factors such as dependents. Additional benefits, like healthcare and education assistance, may also be available. This rating system ensures that the more severe the disability, the higher the compensation, to support the veteran’s needs.
    As a veteran, you have dedicated your life to serving your country. But serving your country has its own set of challenges that can have…
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    An accident can significantly decrease a car’s value. When a car is in an accident, even if it’s repaired, potential buyers may worry about hidden damage or future problems. The car’s history report will show the accident, making it harder to sell, and dealers might offer less money for it. So, generally, an accident can devalue a car quite a bit.
    At Phillips Law Offices, we are here to make sure our clients get the justice and full payment they deserve. Our car accident lawyers in Chicago, Illinois give you all the important details you need to know about…
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    If you want to get the video from a traffic camera of a car accident, here’s what you can do. Figure out where the accident happened, like the intersection. Then, contact the local police or authorities in charge of that area. Ask them how you can get the footage from the traffic camera.
    You might need to fill out a form or send a request by email or mail. Make sure to give them details about when and where the accident took place. Move quickly because some places only keep the camera footage for a limited time, and it…
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    Vehicle accidents can result in a wide range of injuries, from minor to fatal. Some of these injuries are immediately visible and have immediate symptoms, such as broken bones, lacerations, and bruising. Other injuries can be less apparent; however, they are just as debilitating. These silent injuries can have a significant impact on a person’s physical and emotional well-being and if left untreated, can result in serious disabilities or even death. This is why each Illinois personal injury lawyer at our firm recommends you always seek out medical attention after any type of accident, even if you do not think…
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    Fighting is a normal part of marriage. Generally, in a healthy marriage, the spouses can take some time to process their anger, and then figure out together how to move beyond the argument and forgive each other. For some couples, the fighting never ends. People who find themselves constantly fighting at home might want to stop it from happening, and one way to do that is to end the marriage. If you and your spouse are no longer happy in your marriage but you are not yet ready for divorce, a Wheaton, IL divorce lawyer can explain what happens…
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