Testifying under oath in open court, for most people, is an overwhelming experience. Most clients do not know what to expect during their testimony. The most common question I am asked about trials is “what questions is the other attorney going to ask me?” The answer to that question depends on the issues in your
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The Illinois law that allows same-sex marriage will take effect in June 2014, but gay couples who want to wed immediately because one partner is terminally ill can do so starting on Monday. U.S. District Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman issued a final order yesterday in a hearing in Chicago that created this medical exception statewide.
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A family can never emotionally prepare for an unexpected tragedy that leaves a loved one disabled. Typically when an adult relative with financial obligations is suddenly unable to work, provide access to assets, communicate, and make decisions, his or her family members struggle to meet those obligations. The family needs quick access to the disabled
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When a parent seeks “Removal,” they are seeking to relocate the minor child from the State of Illinois on a permanent basis. This does not include time for temporary visits out of the state, such as vacations. A parent must first ask the court’s permission, before removing the child from Illinois. The court will allow
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When clients request a motion to be filed on their behalf, they often expect their motion to be heard by the Court immediately. However, in Cook County, the process takes a little time. First, the party filing the motion must schedule the motion to be presented to the Court. If you already have a court
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As the Jewish community celebrates Hanukah, I am reminded of some of the characteristics of divorce unique to Jewish culture. In some tight-knit Orthodox Jewish communities, in addition to the civil divorce obtained in the local court, a Jewish divorcing couple may also, depending upon how strictly they observe Judaism, need to obtain a “get”
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