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You recognize that divorce is difficult. There are the emotional hurdles – in addition to financial hurdles (not to mention matters related to your children if there are minor children involved). This is true for all divorces, but if your divorce involves a business, you can expect it to be that much more challenging, and you need the professional legal counsel of a dedicated Joliet divorce attorney with extensive experience in this complex aspect of property division on your side. ...

In the State of Illinois, as long as a child’s parents are fit parents – which all parents are presumed to be unless proven otherwise – it is completely within their parents’ discretion to determine whether or not the child can spend time with his or her grandparents (or with anyone else). While a grandparent has the right to petition the court for visitation with his or her grandchildren, there is a considerable legal burden involved. If you have concerns...

Most people recognize that homicide is the most serious category of criminal offenses, as these offenses involve the loss of human life. However, homicide charges are more than what most people consider to be “murder,” and navigating a homicide case can be a complicated matter. If you are facing any type of homicide charge in Illinois, it is absolutely critical that you have the right defense assistance. Speak with an Illinois homicide defense attorney as soon as you possibly can. ...

With some exceptions, citizens of the United States have the right to keep and bear arms (when they follow the necessary procedures). In the State of Illinois, this means obtaining a Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) card and a concealed carry permit (if the gun owner in question chooses to carry outside of his or her own property). An important component of responsible gun ownership is understanding the rules and restrictions that apply – and carefully adhering to them. Charges of...