Posted on August 29, 2025 in Immigration

Illinois is currently one of 20 states suing the administration for withholding grant money for crime victims. The new U.S. Department of Justice rules now tie funding to immigration enforcement. For example, in Illinois, $54 million goes to provide services for crime victims. The DOJ is now requiring states to assist the federal government with immigration enforcement to receive those funds. Not only does this deprive U.S. citizens who are survivors of sexual violence and sexual assault of desperately needed funds and services, but it also harms immigrants in two different ways.

It was already difficult in many areas for non-citizens suffering sexual violence and sexual assault to access these victim funds, and now it is virtually impossible. Furthermore, those same non-citizens may be blamed by others, as even U.S. citizens cannot access the funds and services now that they are tied to immigration. These victim compensation funds exist to help survivors of violent crimes rebuild their lives. The funds typically cover medical expenses, therapy and counseling, relocation costs, and lost wages.

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 Posted on August 29, 2025 in Personal Injury

If you were injured by someone who has also been charged or convicted of a crime for the same incident, you may be wondering how their criminal case impacts your right to recover compensation. For many victims in Illinois, the answer is reassuring: a criminal conviction can indeed strengthen your personal injury claim, though the two cases are handled separately.

At Mevorah & Giglio Law Offices, our DuPage County personal injury attorneys have more than 175 years of combined experience representing victims in Illinois. We offer free consultations to help you understand your rights, the legal process, and how a criminal conviction against the at-fault party may affect your case. Call us today. 

Criminal Cases vs. Civil Cases

It helps to first understand that criminal cases and personal injury cases are different. A criminal case is filed by the state of Illinois against someone suspected of committing a crime. The state seeks penalties like jail, probation, or fines.

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 Posted on August 26, 2025 in Family Law

Marriage is about love and commitment, but when one partner has significantly more wealth than the other, this difference can create a serious issue even before the marriage starts. As a result, many couples consider prenuptial agreements to protect assets and set clear expectations before walking down the aisle. If your partner has more money than you, it is natural to wonder how to protect your own interests during the prenup process.

These agreements allow couples to decide in advance how property, debts, and spousal support will be handled if the marriage ends. 

As of August 2025, Illinois law continues to govern prenuptial agreements under the Illinois Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (750 ILCS 10). While this law is meant to protect both people in a prenup, the reality is that without a strong DuPage County, IL family lawyer on their side, a partner with less wealth can find themselves pressured into signing a prenup that seriously disadvantages them. 

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 Posted on August 14, 2025 in Immigration

The state of Illinois was one of the first to legalize medical marijuana, offering relief to patients with serious medical conditions or chronic pain. Unfortunately, for non-citizens who have immigration issues, while marijuana may be legal in the state, it is federally illegal and can have serious immigration consequences. Under federal law, marijuana remains a Schedule 1 controlled substance.

This means use, possession, or virtually any involvement (regardless of a doctor’s prescription) can be treated as a federal drug offense. If you are applying for a green card or a visa, seeking naturalization, or reentering the United States, any records suggesting cannabis use could mean denial, inadmissibility, or even deportation. You must understand the risks of using medical marijuana, and consulting with an experienced Bloomingdale, IL immigration attorney is the best way to do that.

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 Posted on August 14, 2025 in Personal Injury

If you were seriously hurt in a car crash, slip and fall, or another type of accident in Illinois, you may be worried not only about your physical recovery but also about how to afford it. Medical bills, even for short hospital stays or ambulance rides, add up quickly.

The Illinois Medical Debt Relief Act, which took effect in January 2024, is a targeted law that forgives certain medical debt for qualifying low-income residents. It applies mostly to old debt that is purchased and forgiven through a state program, rather than changing how all hospitals and providers handle billing. If you are facing mounting medical bills after an accident, speak with a Naperville, IL personal injury lawyer to understand whether this law could apply to your case.

How Can the Medical Debt Relief Act Affect Your Personal Injury Case?

Many protections for patients, such as requiring nonprofit hospitals to screen for financial assistance before sending bills to collections, have been in place for a while already under federal law. The Illinois Medical Debt Relief Act goes further by establishing a state-run program that automatically forgives certain medical debts for eligible low- and moderate-income residents, often without requiring the patient to apply.

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 Posted on August 11, 2025 in Family Law

Parents of children with special needs often carry more than their share of worry about health care, school, therapies, and their child’s long-term future. When divorce enters the picture, those concerns multiply. One of the most common questions we hear from parents is, "Can I get full custody of my special needs child?"

The answer, as is often the case with legal issues, is "It depends." Illinois law does not use the term "custody" anymore, but it does allow for one parent to be awarded most or all of the parenting time and decision-making responsibilities in certain situations. Whether that is appropriate depends entirely on your child’s needs and your family’s unique circumstances.

At Mevorah & Giglio Law Offices, our Lombard, IL divorce lawyers offer free consultations and bring more than 175 years of combined family law experience to every case. We are deeply client-focused and have helped many parents of children with physical, developmental, and emotional disabilities navigate this difficult path with clarity and compassion.

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 Posted on July 31, 2025 in Personal Injury

Electric bikes and scooters are becoming more popular across the country. As more people choose this mode of transportation for getting around, with many companies offering easy rental services, accidents involving these vehicles are also on the rise. It is becoming more and more common to see e-scooters zipping along sidewalks or e-bikes weaving through traffic. What happens if one of these riders causes an accident and you are left with serious injuries?

In Illinois, you may be able to sue for injuries caused by an e-bike or e-scooter rider. As with all personal injury cases, the outcome of your suit will depend on the details of your case. To learn more about how these types of accidents are handled, speak with a qualified Bloomingdale, IL personal injury lawyer.

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 Posted on July 29, 2025 in Immigration

While immigration laws are federal, some states have their own immigration laws that can vary significantly from one state to another. Illinois tends to have immigration laws that are more beneficial for undocumented immigrants, including workers’ compensation laws. Getting injured on the job is stressful enough, but for undocumented workers in Illinois, it can feel like a legal and financial nightmare.

Many undocumented employees fear they will be fired, deported, or denied benefits if they report a workplace injury; however, Illinois law provides workers’ compensation protections regardless of immigration status. If you are undocumented and hurt on the job, you may still have a right to medical treatment, wage replacement, and more. It can be extremely beneficial to speak to a Bloomingdale, IL immigration lawyer.

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 Posted on July 29, 2025 in Family Law

Divorce and separation can be hard enough, but it can be made even more challenging when your child refuses to spend time with his or her other parent. You may find yourself at a crossroads when a court-ordered parenting schedule is in place, unsure of how to proceed.

Many Illinois parents find themselves caught in the middle, as it can be difficult to decide whether to force the issue or risk violating the court’s order. These situations are emotional and legally complex, and how you handle them can have serious consequences for your family. A Bloomingdale family law attorney can help you understand your rights and obligations, while also finding solutions that protect your child’s well-being.

Can a Child Decide Not to Visit a Parent?

In Illinois, children do not have the legal authority to decide whether to follow a parenting time order. Under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, parenting time schedules are enforceable by law, and both parents are required to follow them. A child’s preferences may be considered by the court, especially as he or she gets older, but until the order is modified, both parents are expected to follow it.

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 Posted on July 15, 2025 in Immigration

Applying for a marriage-based green card in Illinois is a detailed process. One of the most important parts of the process is proving your marriage is genuine. Despite the fact that some individuals attempt to exploit the marriage-based immigration pathway for the sole purpose of obtaining a green card, the vast majority of marriage-based green card applications are aimed at family reunification and are very real.  

Unfortunately, the few who exploit the system have made many people skeptical about the sincerity of marriage-based green cards. Since one of those skeptics could be conducting your interview, it is especially important that you are 100 percent prepared, know what documentation you need, and which red flags to watch out for. In short, you will be asked to provide strong evidence that your marriage is based on a real, ongoing relationship.

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