If you’ve ever received a letter from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) you’ve likely wondered to yourself, why is this happening, what do I do now, and what effect is this going to have. Sherer Law Offices is here to answer your questions and try to provide you with some clarity …
In Illinois, a party is entitled to terminate maintenance when a former spouse “cohabitates on a continuing conjugal basis” with a new partner.[1] However, the phrase “continuing conjugal basis” is a standard that must be interpreted by courts when determining whether a former spouse is entitled to terminate maintenance. A recent appellate case out of …
The Illinois Senate has introduced a bill that would lower the compulsory age that children are required to attend school from 6 to 5.[1] Senate Bill 2075 was introduced last February and, if passed, would require children in the State of Illinois who are 5 years of age or older to be enrolled in school …
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On May 31, 2019, Illinois took a monumental step toward legalizing recreational marijuana use by passing HB 1438. The bill passed through the Senate by a vote of 38-17 on May 29th and then through the house on May 31stby a vote of 66-47 . [1] It was signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker on June …
All the papers are signed, the arguments are over, and a judgment has been entered, what are the next steps you should ensure your attorney is taking? There are a variety of administrative tasks that need to be accomplished once a judgment is entered in order to make sure your future interests are being protected. …
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