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Kim and Kanye are reconciling, what does this mean for their divorce?

What happened to Kim-Ye? Kim Kardashian West filed for divorce from her husband, Kanye West, on February 19, 2021. However, Kim’s appearance at Kanye’s “Donda” listening event on August 26, 2021 have led many to believe that the couple are now reconciling. Many couples, like Kim and Kanye, have attempted to save their marriage after filing for divorce, but what does that mean for the active divorce case?  What is the reconciliation calendar?  The reconciliation calendar is for parties who...

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Procedure For Court – COVID

Can I get my parenting time taken away for not begin vaccinated against COVID-19? A child support hearing in August 2021 ended with Judge Shapiro from Cook County issuing a controversial order. The judge temporarily suspended a mother’s parenting time with her 11-year-old son because the mother had not received the COVID-19 vaccine. He stated he would reinstate the parenting time after she provided proof that she had received the vaccination.  Can a Judge take away my parenting time just...

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Civil Asset Forfeiture In Criminal Cases

As criminal defense lawyers in Cook County, IL, we know how confusing and scary it can be if you are facing criminal charges. Thankfully, our Chicago-area law firm can help you navigate the intricacies of your case to ensure you know exactly what to do if you’re charged with a crime.  One area of law you may not know much about is asset forfeiture. If you’ve been charged with asset forfeiture in a criminal law case, here’s what you should...

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The Illinois Bail Reform Act: What Is It?

In 2017, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner signed the Bail Reform Act into existence. At the time, it was a new statute designed to alleviate overcrowding in Illinois county jails. The Act came as a huge relief to those who weren’t able to afford the bail amount for nonviolent or minor offenses. Our criminal defense lawyer serving Cook County and surrounding areas has further explained what you should know. What Was Happening Before the Act? Prior to the Bail Reform Act...

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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

With multiple types of bankruptcy, you may not know which is most relevant to your needs. Our bankruptcy attorney near DuPage County,...

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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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