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What to Do If Your Ex Is Not Allowing You to See Your Child

Visitation and child custody (now referred to as “parenting time”) are often the most stressful and complex issues in a family law case. Ideally, parents would always act in the best interest of the child and encourage a relationship between the child and the other parent. Unfortunately, the reality is that parents sometimes withhold visitation time with the child as a way to upset their ex-partner. If you find yourself in a situation where your ex is not allowing you...

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What to Do if You’re Pulled Over for DUI

Getting pulled over for DUI, even if you haven’t been drinking, can be a nerve-wracking experience. It’s always best to know what your rights are and how you should proceed before you’re actually in that position. Ideally, you would contact an attorney like the experienced criminal defense attorneys in Cook County, Illinois at Giannola Legal LLC to get advice about your specific situation. But, since it isn’t always possible to contact a lawyer while the police pull you over, the...

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Spousal Maintenance in Illinois

A spousal maintenance award, formerly known as “alimony”, is a potential consequence of getting divorced that is important to be aware of. In Illinois, spousal maintenance is intended to help financially dependent spouses transition to life after divorce and become financially independent. To see whether you are entitled to maintenance, or would be required to pay maintenance, contact the Will County divorce lawyers at Giannola Legal LLC for a complimentary consultation. How does the judge decide if a maintenance award...

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Warrants 101: What Are They & What to Do if I know I Have One?

What is a Warrant? A warrant is just a legal document that gives law enforcement officers the power to do something that they otherwise are not allowed to do. There are three different kinds of warrants: arrest, search, and bench warrants. Each type of warrant allows law enforcement to take a different type of action. Arrest warrants are the type that most of us are probably familiar with – they give the police the authority to arrest a specific person...

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What to do if You’ve Been Wrongfully Arrested

We’ve all heard horror stories about innocent people serving years and years in prison for crimes they didn’t commit. A fortunate few are eventually exonerated and released, but many innocent people remain in prisons all across the United States for crimes they did not commit. If this has happened to you or a loved one, please contact one of our criminal defense attorneys in Cook County, Illinois today to set up a free consultation to discuss your case. Unfortunately, innocent...

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Getting Your License Back After a DUI

If you find yourself charged with a DUI, you should always consult a lawyer to help you get the best outcome possible, such as Giannola Legal LLC’s knowledgeable Will County, and the surrounding counties, criminal defense attorneys IL.. But, what if you’ve already been convicted of a DUI and your driver’s license has been taken away? The process for getting your license back will depend on your particular situation. Was Your License Suspended or Revoked? Depending on the specific offense(s)...