by Anthony Ernst | Oct 21, 2022 | Family Law
Although the divorce rate is on the decline overall for couples in Illinois and around the country, divorce among older adults is on the rise. This age group may have retirement accounts to divide, and they might also be more likely to have started taking...
by Anthony Ernst | Oct 21, 2022 | Family Law
When parents in Illinois decide to divorce, they might be worried about how it will affect their children, but they can do several things to make the process less difficult for them. First, children need to feel reassured that they can still go on loving and having a...
by Anthony Ernst | Oct 21, 2022 | Family Law
When Illinois parents divorce, issues regarding the custody and support of any minor children are often a major concern. The stress of the process can, however, make it difficult for parents to effectively negotiate these matters. One thing that they can do is top...
by Anthony Ernst | Oct 21, 2022 | Family Law
Illinois residents might have heard of the Stopping Overdoses of Fentanyl Analogues Act that is being considered by Congress. The Drug Enforcement Agency, the Department of Justice and the National Association of Attorneys General have all championed the SOFA Act,...
by Anthony Ernst | Oct 21, 2022 | Family Law
Couples who create a prenuptial agreement before marriage enjoy benefits that can ease tensions in a marriage and make the divorce process easier if spouses choose to go their separate ways. Unfortunately, having a prenuptial agreement does not guarantee a smooth...
by Anthony Ernst | Oct 21, 2022 | Family Law
Racial disparity continues to affect the criminal justice system in Illinois and across the country, despite ongoing work for criminal justice reform. The Council on Criminal Justice, a nonpartisan group bringing together government officials, police representatives...
