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Taxes and Divorce: Tips for Separated Illinois Couples

If you are currently separated and considering divorce in Illinois, questions on how this decision may affect your federal income tax return may cross your mind.

Quick Answers for Seeking Possible Child Support Modification in Illinois

If you are currently receiving child support through the judicial system in Illinois, as per the Illinois Child Support Services, according to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (750 ILCS 5) the original child support order is revisited every three years.

Understanding the Six Simple Steps of Divorce in Illinois

If you and your spouse are currently included in this ranking, there are six important steps to remember that may decrease the uncertainty and emotional turmoil often experienced during this process.

College Tuition in Child Custody Agreements

Parents come from all walks of life, but one thing nearly all parents have in common is the question, “How will I pay for my child’s college education?” This issue is a major concern for most families, but for divorced couples it can be extremely complicated.

Grieving the Death of a Marriage

In so many ways, divorce is like a death. Not only does divorce legally end a marriage, but it also ends the life the couple – and the rest of the family – has shared.

When a Workplace Accident Worsens a Pre-Existing Condition

An accident at work can bring about symptoms from an underlying ailment that until then was unknown by the employee.

Is not paying back a casino marker a crime in Nevada?

If someone takes out a casino marker and fails to make good on it within the specified time, the court presumes the person had “intent to defraud.”

Will I go to jail for having a joint in Nevada?

Not for a first-time or second-time offense as long as the joint amounts to only one ounce (1 oz.) or less of marijuana.

Can I get arrested for counting cards in Nevada?

Counting cards is not a crime in Nevada. However, casinos that catch patrons counting cards may demand that they leave the premises and not come back.

Can I go to jail for being high on pot in Nevada?

In general, it is a crime in Nevada to be under the influence of marijuana.

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