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Expunctions: A Clean Slate

A conviction used to be a scarlet letter that would follow its owner for the rest of his or her life. Now, for some, that can change.

If You Have Not Divorced in Mexico, Can You Remarry in the United States?

If you have not divorced in Mexico, but you remarried in the United States, could this affect you? In short, yes. If you are married to another person anywhere in the world, you may not marry again until your first marriage is formally ended.

The Importance of Illinois Prenuptial Agreements

The prenuptial agreement. We hear about it in movies, on television, and may have signed one or know someone that signed one before entering into marriage.

Types of Joint Ownership

Explanation of the types of co-ownership of assets

What Is Probate Anyway?

Explanation of what the probate process is and how it operates.

Lawsuit Blames Scope Manufacturer for "Superbug" Outbreak

The law firm Tomasik Kotin Kasserman filed an Amended Complaint today adding Pentax Medical, the manufacturer of a medical instrument, as a defendant in a lawsuit pending against Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois related to the outbreak of the “superbug” CRE in 2013.

Receiving Compensation as an Injured Passenger

An injured passenger may be entitled to recover damages if they are hurt while riding with someone else.

When is a Divorced Uncontested?

Know whether your divorce is contested or uncontested before you hire an attorney. If you and your spouse do not agree on every issue, including ihe division of assets, amount and length of alimony and child support, your divorce is contested and you need to make sure you hire the right attorney.

Acquiring Legal Representation to File a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

Getting injured due the negligence of a healthcare provider can be a traumatic experience.

Divorce Tips for Illinois Moms

Thousands of moms go through a divorce each year; though the process is certainly difficult, it can be manageable if you follow some simple tips to ease the inevitable changes you and your family will be experiencing.

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