If law enforcement stops you on suspicion of DUI, the officer will likely encourage you to take a breath test either onsite or at the police station. You have the right to refuse to participate in such a test but there are consequences, such as losing your driving...
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Understanding Illinois’ ignition interlock device laws
Illinois counts itself among a number of states that require you to install a Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device on your car following a conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol. Even if it is your first time receiving such a conviction, you still...
Fighting for the financial information you need during divorce
The terms of your final divorce order matter. They will determine many aspects of your life going forward, including your financial health and stability. It's critical for your future to make sure you have a fair agreement that allows you to have security going...
Helping kids cope with divorce is easier with support
You may be one of many Illinois spouses whose marriage has been in turmoil for a while now. Perhaps, you recently told your children you are planning on filing for divorce, but now you're worried about how that announcement and the changes your decision will bring to...
What financial damages could you face after a car accident?
Driving to and from work every day may be a time that you actually enjoy. Your commute may be the part of your day when you have the most time to yourself, and you find it relaxing as you drive to work and mentally prepare for the day or as you drive home and shed the...
Tips that might help you avoid a dog bite
You might be one of many dog enthusiasts in Illinois. Maybe you have one or several fur babies that are more like members of your family than they are pets. Then again, perhaps, dogs aren't really your cup of tea, but you understand your friends or relatives love...
Wrong-way interstate drivers will be on your left
Wrong-way accidents on the interstate are very frightening. They often happen at night and they often involve alcohol. They also happen so fast that drivers who are in the proper lane may have little time to react. Considering that it's a very violent crash, the idea...
Field sobriety testing — do I have to comply?
Imagine this. You are driving home from a night on the town when, all of a sudden, an Illinois police officer is pulling you over. After a quick talk with the officer, he or she asks you to participate in field sobriety testing. What exactly does that mean, and do you...
Divorce myths: Men don’t get alimony
When alimony began, it typically required former husbands to pay their ex-wives after a divorce. Many people think that this is the only way it works.However, as it turns out, that's just one of the more common divorce myths. The truth is that men or women can get...
With tailgaters, focus on solving the problem
When someone starts tailgating, it's easy to focus on the severe danger this puts you in. It's easy to act emotionally. Many people do things like slamming on their brakes or slowing down even more just to make the tailgater angry. This is the beginning of a potential...