Illinois parents who decided on a custody arrangement years ago may be living in very different situations now. Child custody orders don't naturally grow and change with a changing family dynamic, but they can be modified to suit a person's current situation. Verywell...
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Is shroom legalization next?
Marijuana isn't the only Schedule II drug with claims of medical benefits. In recent years, some have claimed that taking tiny doses of psilocybin -- a practice called "microdosing" -- can boost focus, creativity and problem-solving without harmful effects. Now,...
How children can benefit from joint-custody arrangements
As an Illinois parent, chances are, you want to maximize the amount of time you get to spend with your children before they head off to college or otherwise begin life on their own. Once you divorce your child’s other parent, however, this can become decidedly...
What is embezzlement?
"Embezzlement" is a term you may have read in Illinois newspapers or heard on TV. You may already know that it is a white-collar crime and involves stealing from your employer. However, according to FindLaw, what distinguishes embezzlement from simple...
How do I pay my reinstatement fee online?
Losing your driver's license is a huge inconvenience, but getting it reinstated is not in Illinois. The Office of the Illinois Secretary of State created a system to allow you to pay your reinstatement fees online. This means you no longer have to physically go...
What to know about marital property division in Illinois
When it comes to the division of marital property, Illinois is an “equitable property” distribution state, meaning a marital estate is divided equitably by a court. Equitable distribution isn’t always equal down the middle, but relative to each...
Eyewitness misidentification: What you should know
If you have been accused of committing a crime in Illinois, you may be asked to participate in an eyewitness identification lineup. Witnesses are then asked to choose the suspect from the line of potential perpetrators. The problem lies in the fact that the eyewitness...
Am I okay to drive? 3 Ways to check.
Drinking alcohol makes us less self-aware. So, when it's time to go home, some of us might feel apprehensive about driving. Consuming any amount of alcohol limits a person's driving skills. But, exceeding the legal Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) limit of 0.08 percent can...
Should you consider taking a paternity test?
As a parent in Illinois who is in the process of getting a divorce, you will also have to deal with matters like child custody and support. If you do not already have established paternity over your child, it may be something to look into. BRT Laboratories, INC, takes...
Stop wrongful accusations for a fair divorce
Why do people falsely accuse their spouses of various crimes, such as battery and assault? In Illinois, the answer is sometimes simple: They could want the kids, the house or the money. At the Law Offices of Johnson & Buh, we tenaciously pursue...