We get a lot of calls about people who are wondering about (a) getting their kids back after consenting to putting them in the care of a relative; (b) obtaining care of a relative or friend’s kids when they aren’t being cared for properly; or (c) whether an adoption or …

It has made big news in Illinois that the legislature approved legalizing same sex marriage. The law goes into effect in June, causing many couples a great deal of anticipation. Legally we’ve found this to be an interesting issue, naturally, given our practice in family law – yes, divorce, but …

We currently have five cases involving federal charges of manufacture or conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine, and right now they’re all in limbo. In the news recently is a change in national prosecution policy by U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder. Congress is also looking at changing laws, and it’s getting attention …

Not long ago we wrote about installing cameras in nursing homes (Click HERE for link). Evidently that post was prescient, given that today Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan announced that a legislative bill will be forthcoming to do just that. The Attorney General’s office is working on language that would …

Have you heard about Illinois Senate Bill 3231? As of May 20th, 2014, it sits on Governor Quinn’s desk. If you’re in the middle of a divorce, or looking ahead to one, this Bill (if signed) will change your case. A re-write of Sections 504 and 505 of the Illinois …