If you and your spouse are getting an Illinois divorce, you likely never heard of the acceptance of benefits doctrine. As you come to a property settlement agreement, however, you should familiarize yourself with this doctrine because it could impact your ability to...
Month: June 2018
What are the most common causes of truck accidents?
If you are an Illinois motorist, you may be used to sharing the road with large tractor trailers. These giant vehicles can be extremely dangerous, causing serious tractor trailer accidents, injuries and even death. Americans need tractor trailers to deliver important...
What is considered marital property?
If you have filed for divorce or are considering terminating your marriage, you may be overwhelmed at the idea of dividing all of your property. Illinois is an equitable distribution of property state, meaning that all marital property and assets are divided based on...
Whiplash following a car accident can be debilitating
Your day suddenly took a turn for the worse due to an accident on your way to work. Unfortunately, the crash has left your neck feeling sore - a sign that you have suffered whiplash - and you are not sure what to do next. Whiplash is a common car accident injury. If...
Will you have to pay manimony when you divorce?
If you are an Illinois woman contemplating divorce, you may have heard that alimony is not what it used to be. Traditionally, husbands paid alimony to their ex-wives because the income disparity between them was so great. Today, however, many women earn as much as, if...