If you have heard that divorce rates are declining, then you might think that is a good thing. However, just saying that divorce rates are declining isn't the whole story. In fact, while the divorce rate has dropped by around 18 percent between 2008 and 2016, that...
Defending What Matters Most
Month: September 2018
Criminal defense techniques can help you protect your rights
You committed a crime, and you can admit to your attorney that you did. You haven't admitted anything to police to protect yourself, and it's a good thing you haven't. Now, your attorney has more options. In your case, you're facing charges based on evidence the...
What can you do if you don’t want your spouse to get custody?
As someone going through a divorce, your first concern is your children. You and your spouse had a volatile relationship. You aren't sure that they are a safe parent or that they should have custody of your children. You want to make sure that a judge has all the...
When is legal separation a smarter choice than divorce?
Making the choice to end a marriage relationship is never easy. You may be certain that you and your spouse no longer want to remain in the same house and function as partners, but you may also be unsure if divorce is a smart option at this time. For Illinois couples...