Governor Signs Three New Bills into Law

 Posted on August 14, 2013 in Personal Injury

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What is a Bird’s Nest Custody Agreement

 Posted on August 11, 2013 in Family Law

In order to fully implement a bird’s nest custody, you need to understand what implications it poses. This type of arrangement is where the parents center their decisions around their children, and not the other way round. What this means is that in the event of divorce, the children will not move with either of the parents, but will continue to reside in the same place, while the parents will alternate homes to care for the children. A compassionate DuPage County divorce attorney can take time to make you understand the implications of this type of arrangement that include making several important decisions, such as where each parent will live when they are not with the children. One cannot go far from the children; otherwise they will not be able to effectively play their role in the arrangement.

Since the children are the focus of the bird’s nest arrangement, the parents, being adults, see themselves through the trials of the divorce. This type of arrangement is recommended for parents who have equal custody of their children.

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Three Die in Indiana ATV Accident

 Posted on August 10, 2013 in Personal Injury

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Plane Design May Be Key in Surviving Crashes

 Posted on August 07, 2013 in Personal Injury

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Warning Signs of Divorce

 Posted on August 06, 2013 in Family Law

In what may be contrary to conventional wisdom, Psychology Today points to the fact that wives initiate 75 percent of divorces. “The non-initiating spouse may be close behind and may quickly agree that divorce is the best option,” reports Psychology Today, “or he may be resistant, arguing that the marriage can be salvaged if only they try one more time and a little harder.” Whether the decision to divorce is mutual or not greatly affects the outcome of the divorce, and can determine what kind of divorce it’s going to be. Divorces that were mutual decisions, or at least in which one party wasn’t blindsided by the news, are likely to be much more amicable than those in which one party realized the desire for a divorce independently. As Sam Marguiles, writing for Psychology Today, puts it: “marriages don’t break; they erode over time.” Recognizing the warning signs of divorce can help to make a divorce more amicable.

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Distracted Driving

 Posted on August 03, 2013 in Personal Injury

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Crash kills 5-Year-Old

 Posted on July 30, 2013 in Personal Injury

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The Impact of Divorce On Your Sense of Self

 Posted on July 28, 2013 in Family Law

Going through a divorce is incredibly traumatic, especially if you have children. Trying to find your identity in the midst of chaos can be overwhelming, especially as you attempt to piece your life back together. For couples sharing custody, having to see or interact with the former spouse can make it even more difficult for parents to feel comfortable with their inner selves. If the divorce has been especially drawn out in court, disputing parties may feel as though their identity is strongly connected to their legal representation of him or herself as a parent. Going through an identity crisis as a newly divorced person is more common than many people think.

Divorce has long been connected to medical issues like depression and anxiety. Even in the best case scenario, individuals that are used to being part of a couple have to redefine themselves from "we" to "me". Finding what to do with that new free time, and exploring activities outside your comfort zone, can be challenging for those going through a divorce.

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Police Chase leads to Crash that Kills 1 and Injures 8

 Posted on July 27, 2013 in Personal Injury

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BUI is just as bad as DUI

 Posted on July 24, 2013 in Personal Injury

According to the U.S. Coast Guard, boating under the influence (BUI) is just as deadly as driving on the road after drinking. A boat operator can actually become impaired more quickly. Alcohol is involved in a third of all recreational boating deaths. Higher temperatures make summer the perfect time for some boating fun. However, it is important to know that using alcohol while operating a boat is illegal. This does not only apply to motorized boats but all boats including canoes and rowboats. It is also more dangerous for boaters because recreational boaters are much less experienced than the average driver on the road. The average boater drives approximately 110 hours on the water per year. Many different factors make the rate of impairment quicker to boaters than drivers such as the motion of the boat, the vibration and the noise of the engine, the sun, the wind, and the spray from the water. The Coast Guard statistics show that over half of the deaths on water are caused from the boat being capsized or the victim falling overboard. There are very stiff penalties for BUI on both state and federal levels. There are a few things that you can do to ensure that your next boating outing is a safe one.

• Bring a wide variety of cool non-alcoholic drinks such as soda, lemonade, and iced tea.

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