Posted on April 29, 2025 in Family Law

When a marriage ends, the bills do not magically disappear. One day, you are juggling shared bills as a team, and the next, you are wondering if you still have to pay for your spouse’s credit cards, car payments, or mortgage. Do you keep paying? Can you stop? What if your name is still on the loan? 

These questions do not just keep people up at night—they can shape your financial future. The law offers some answers, but navigating this part of divorce requires more than guesswork. A DuPage County family law attorney can help you take the right steps to protect your finances during this time.

What Does Illinois Law Say About Paying Joint Bills?

Illinois law does not automatically relieve either spouse of his or her financial obligations during a divorce. However, the court may issue temporary orders that include directives about who pays which bills while the case is pending.

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 Posted on April 10, 2025 in Personal Injury

A fatigued truck driver slammed into the back of your SUV. You suffered whiplash, broke your ribs, and dislocated your hip. Who can you sue for your injuries and other damages? It depends on the circumstances of the accident, but several parties could be liable for your losses.

A seasoned Illinois truck accident attorney at Mevorah & Giglio Law Offices can determine who is liable for your injuries after a thorough investigation. Holding the proper parties accountable ensures you receive the most compensation for your injuries.

Who Is Liable in a Truck Accident? 

All motor vehicle accidents share similarities in terms of property damage and injuries. However, crashes involving commercial trucks differ substantially from other accidents because there are more potentially liable parties, and a skilled Illinois truck accident attorney must determine which ones are to blame: 

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 Posted on April 10, 2025 in Family Law

If you have minor children with your spouse and you get a divorce, child support will be an essential part of the divorce process. Illinois law requires that both parents support their children financially, and an Illinois divorce attorney with a strong success record can help you create a fair child support agreement with your ex-partner.

What are Illinois Child Support Requirements? 

Child support requirements are codified in the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. The requirements are based on an ‘income shares’ model. This means that child support is determined by considering the incomes of both parents with the intent to provide the child with the same financial support the child would have had if the parents were still together.

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 Posted on March 25, 2025 in Immigration

Immigration enforcement does not take place only at U.S. borders. In the interior of the U.S., Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests, detains, and removes those it believes have violated immigration laws. While we usually think of deportation/removal proceedings as only affecting unauthorized immigrants, under the current administration, there are more groups of immigrants who could potentially be deported.

Our immigration laws are in a state of seemingly constant change, making it extremely difficult for most immigrants, as they may not know who is considered "deportable." If you are an immigrant currently in the United States and you are unsure of your status, speaking to an experienced Lombard, IL immigration attorney can be the single best step you can take to protect yourself and your family.

What Groups Are Being Deported?

The following groups of people are currently considered "deportable."

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 Posted on March 25, 2025 in Personal Injury

In 2024, Illinois earned the dubious title of the fifth-worst state for car crash deaths related to poor road design. Poor road conditions were also a significant factor in car accidents across the state. While driver negligence is the leading cause of car collisions, other issues like poor road conditions can either be a contributing factor or cause an accident outright.

You may have heard that city, county, state, and federal government agencies are immune from lawsuits. This is not true, although the procedure and the time limits differ from lawsuits against another driver.  Clear negligence regarding roadway design or maintenance can be used as grounds for a claim against a government agency.

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 Posted on March 25, 2025 in Family Law

A staggering one in four adults in the United States will experience some level of mental illness during any given year, while one in 20 (about 13.1 million) live with a serious mental illness like schizophrenia or bipolar disease. There are currently more than 200 classified forms of mental illness, many of which do not affect a person’s capabilities as a parent.

If you are a parent with a mental illness, even if it is mild or well-controlled with medication and/or therapy, and you are going through a divorce that involves the allocation of parental responsibilities, you may be concerned that your diagnosis could affect your parenting time. Being diagnosed with a mental illness is rarely enough to cause a parent to lose parenting time.

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 Posted on March 10, 2025 in Immigration

The new administration recently signed an executive order that would enhance the screening and vetting of undocumented immigrants. The same executive order also suspends immigrant entries from countries of "particular concern" while re-establishing a baseline for vetting and screening that is consistent with those implemented during the 2016-2020 administration. Not only will these issues impact immigrants, but they will also impact employers of immigrants.

These are very uncertain times for immigrants who may have visas or green cards in the works, those with work visas, DACA recipients, individuals who may be targeted for removal (and their family members), or those who expect to come into the United States under asylum rules. If you have questions regarding your immigration status, it is important to speak to a knowledgeable Lombard immigration attorney.

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 Posted on March 10, 2025 in Personal Injury

Almost everyone loves spring, particularly after a long, cold winter. Many people will take vacations during March and April, usually when the kids are out of school on spring break. Some families will find themselves in family-oriented places like Disneyworld, Disneyland, or any of the hundreds of water parks and theme parks across the United States. College-age students could end up in full party mode at beach resorts.

Wherever spring break takes you, injuries that occur as a result of negligence are always a possibility. While being involved in a personal injury is never a welcome event, being involved in an accident while out of your home state can bring additional challenges. If you have an auto accident on your way to work, you are likely close to your insurance agent and have a favorite body shop. If you slip and fall in your local grocery store, you can usually get in to see your regular doctor to assess your injuries.

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 Posted on February 21, 2025 in Immigration

Immigration issues seem to be in a constant state of flux, which is putting those who need visas or renewals on their paperwork on edge. On January 17, 2025, a decision regarding the DACA final rule was issued by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. The rule stated that no new initial DACA requests will be processed at this time.

DACA renewal requests and the accompanying applications for employment authorization will continue to be accepted and processed. While this may change, current DACA grants and employment authorizations remain valid. The majority of DACA requests for renewal will be processed within 120 days, in the order they are received.

During 2023, the average processing time for DACA renewals was about a month. Despite this, DACA recipients are asked to submit renewals between four and five months before their expiration—but not more than 150 days before expiration. Speaking to a highly skilled Lombard, IL immigration attorney can be a good first step for those with questions about DACA.   

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 Posted on February 21, 2025 in Personal Injury

Being involved in a car accident can be challenging, leaving you shaken, anxious, and potentially injured. Immediately following an accident, as you exchange information with the other driver, it can be tempting to say something reassuring or simply to fill the awkward silence. Further, your initial emotional impression of what caused the accident may or may not reflect the actual facts.

Apologizing after an accident is second nature for many people, but it can be a very bad idea that can have long-term repercussions. If you have been involved in an auto accident and are now dealing with an insurance company that does not want to pay you what your damages are worth, it is time to speak to a knowledgeable Lombard, IL personal injury lawyer.

What Should You Avoid Saying Following Your Automobile Accident?

Below are three things you should never say following a car accident:

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