As someone currently involved in an Illinois divorce, or someone considering filing for an Illinois divorce, you may be wondering whether you will be able to reasonably support yourself in the absence of your spouse. More specifically, you may be wondering whether you...
Year: 2018
How common is substance abuse among truckers?
Given Illinois’ central location, it is understandable that the state’s roadways see plenty of activity from commercial trucks, but that does not make sharing the road with them any safer for today’s motorists. While semi-trucks present certain hazards simply because...
Should a forensic accountant be on your divorce team?
As you and your spouse contemplate obtaining an Illinois divorce, you may have the uneasy feeling that (s)he will hide, or already is hiding, marital assets from you so as to take unfair advantage of you when it comes time to draft a property settlement agreement....
Will my child support spending be monitored?
You may have many questions when you are newly divorced, especially regarding visitation and child support. If you are one of the many single parents in Illinois to receive child support, you might be worried that the courts or your ex-spouse will monitor how you...
Traffic safety advocates focus on teenagers in October
Perhaps there are fewer times in parents' lives that are more worrisome than when their children learn to drive. After all, a child who can't remember to pick up his socks or won't take her eyes off her phone screen can hardly be responsible enough to drive the family...
What is respondeat superior?
The devastating potential that semi-trucks and tractor-trailers present often means that the chances of you being involved in a minor truck accident in Springfield are unlikely. Such accidents typically produce devastating results, the expense of which can often...
Pets can also be victims of dog attacks
Few things can be as terrifying to dog owners as walking their dog down the street and having an unknown and aggressive dog run up to attack their beloved pet. At the Law Office of Kerley & Associates, we understand that Illinois residents can suffer greatly from...
What constitutes a “fair and equitable” property settlement?
As you begin your Illinois divorce process, one of the most important things you and your spouse must do is to arrive at a fair and equitable property settlement agreement. However, what may be fair and equitable in one couple’s divorce may not be so in your divorce....
Is your spouse committing financial fraud?
As you begin thinking about the possibility of an Illinois divorce, you likely have many things to worry about: custody and visitation of your children; spousal support; and equitable division of your marital property. And underneath all this, you may have the uneasy...
Tire safety checks may help you stay safe on the road
Many aspects of your vehicle help you travel safely. When an issue with any part of your car exists, you could easily find yourself in danger. Fortunately, with routine assessments and repairs, you can make sure that your vehicle stays in proper working order. In...