The new year will bring changes to the Illinois laws regarding child safety seats. As of January 1, 2019, Illinois will require up to age 2 to be secured in a rear-facing car seat, unless the child weighs more than 40 pounds or is taller than 40 inches.[1] This amendment to the Illinois Child Passenger …
It is common knowledge that when parties divorce, they have to figure out how to share time with their children and divide their personal property, among other issues. However, one thing that may not be regularly considered, except perhaps by some pet lovers, is determining which party will keep a pet. On a temporary basis, …
Estate planning is essentially the process of filling out the correct paperwork and working with an attorney to ensure your final wishes are carried out. While it may seem confusing at first glance, with the proper help and knowledge, estate planning can be taken care of with relative ease. It is important that everyone take …
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Starting January 1, 2019, the Illinois maintenance guidelines are undergoing changes that may impact your pending divorce. Under both the current and new maintenance guidelines, the law sets out certain calculations to be used in determining the amount of maintenance. These calculations apply when the gross annual income of both parties is less than $500,000.00 …
On February 3, 2017, freshman House Representative La Shawn K. Ford introduced Illinois House Bill 2367, designed to allow people to ask for expungement of some convictions for possession of marijuana or related paraphernalia.[1] This Bill provides that “a petitioner may petition a circuit court to expunge records of a conviction or plea of guilty …
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Is Post-Minority Support Unconstitutional? Divorcing with college-age children may lead to the inevitable question of who will pay for college expenses of the child. In Illinois, Section 513 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act controls this question. Section 513 provides that the Court may require either party to contribute to the educational …
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2018 marks the 200th anniversary of Illinois’ statehood, as well as the creation of our Supreme Court. With this milestone in mind, Sherer Law would like to take the opportunity to step back and reflect on our history and some on the great legal minds who have shaped our State. On December 3, 1818 Illinois was …
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