Posted on September 26,2024 in Family Law

Suppose you are the parent receiving child support for your three children. The child support check fails to arrive one month, so you call your ex to ask about it.  "Sorry, I lost my job," is the answer you receive. You can almost see the shoulder shrug through the phone. 

How will you continue to support your children without child support? What are your options? The sooner you speak to a knowledgeable Lombard, IL child support attorney from Mevorah & Giglio Law Offices, the quicker the situation can reach a resolution that does not involve depriving your children of the basic necessities.  

Is a Job Loss Reason Enough to Stop Paying Child Support?

The legitimate loss of a job is never a good thing, but some parents who think they are paying too much child support may become unemployed on purpose. Whatever the reason for unemployment, the paying parent should be aware that his or her obligation to pay child support does not end when a job ends. The court still expects the paying parent to continue making regular monthly child support payments until he or she can get a court hearing after requesting a modification of child support.

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 Posted on September 23,2024 in Personal Injury

Few people enjoy going to the dentist, but good dental hygiene and prompt treatment of oral issues are necessary for your overall health. You have probably heard about medical malpractice, when a physician, hospital, or other healthcare provider harms patients through negligence. Did you know that dentists can also be held liable for their negligence?

What kinds of negligence can apply to dentistry, and what are common consequences? Can you get compensation? The knowledgeable lawyers from Mevorah & Giglio Law Offices invite you to discuss your case with us during a free consultation.

What Is Medical Malpractice?

Doctors and other healthcare professionals are legally obligated to uphold a high standard to give their patients the best possible care. Like most other personal injury claims, dental and medical malpractice cases are based on negligence. A rough definition of medical or dental negligence is failing to provide the same level of care that another healthcare professional with a similar background would have provided in the same circumstances.

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 Posted on September 23,2024 in Immigration

In 2023, ICE conducted 143,000 removals to more than 180 countries across the United States—almost twice the number of removals from the prior year. Another 63,000 noncitizens were removed when the Title 42 policy ended in May 2023. Illinois ranks sixth among states with the largest unauthorized immigrant population.

While numerous studies show that undocumented immigrants are not displacing U.S.-born workers and are essential to the success and continued viability of numerous industries, many undocumented immigrants will face removal proceedings at some point. Receiving a removal order can be a frightening, anxiety-inducing experience. However, many of those who receive removal orders have lived and worked in the U.S. for years if not decades.

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 Posted on September 12,2024 in Immigration

Although immigration issues can sometimes hinder those who are attempting to better their lives by obtaining a professional license, the state of Illinois has taken steps to stop that from happening. A new law recently signed by Governor J.B. Pritzker serves two purposes. First, undocumented immigrants may keep a professional license earned and issued in the state of Illinois. This is true regardless of immigration status. Second, reasonable accommodations must be made for applicants whose primary language is not English when those applicants take professional licensing exams in the state.

Under HB 5457, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation may not suspend, revoke, or take other actions against a professional license holder based solely on real or perceived immigration status. While there are certain qualification requirements, proponents of the bill believe many IL communities can benefit from behavioral health professionals who can communicate in different languages. If you have questions regarding HB 5457 or have other immigration questions or needs, an experienced Lombard, IL immigration lawyer from Mevorah & Giglio Law Offices can assist you.

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 Posted on September 12,2024 in Family Law

Post-decree divorce modifications are relatively common as they relate to child custody and child support issues. Children’s needs change with time and the circumstances of the parents can change as well. These changes can require modifying a previous agreement. Marital settlement agreement modifications that pertain to the division of assets and spousal support are much less common and are only allowed under specific circumstances.

In addition to a divorce decree modification, it may also be necessary to enforce the marital settlement agreement when one spouse does not abide by it. Should you find yourself in need of a marital settlement agreement modification, it is essential that you speak to an experienced Lombard, IL divorce modification attorney from Mevorah & Giglio Law Offices.

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 Posted on September 09,2024 in Personal Injury

Since the late 19th century, escalators have made it easier for people to move between floors in office buildings, subway stations, airports, and shopping malls. Millions of people use escalators daily without mishaps, but escalator accidents do happen. When they do, serious injuries often occur.

Were you injured on an Illinois escalator? The skilled lawyers from Mevorah & Giglio Law Offices can investigate your accident, determine why it happened, and help you hold the at-fault parties accountable for your injuries. Call now for a free consultation.

Why Do Escalator Accidents Happen?

By design, the "steps" on escalators move continually. Whether you are going up or down, the landing step disappears with the expectation that you have already managed to move onto a solid surface. Handrails on each side of an escalator move at the same speed as the steps to give users more stability. Children, mature adults, and those with limited mobility may have trouble holding onto the rails and stepping off the escalator.

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 Posted on August 28,2024 in Immigration

The one-year anniversary of the introduction of the Dignity Act (HR 3599) was this past May. Submitted by Representative Maria Salazar, the bipartisan bill remains what many believe is the only viable bill in Congress that addresses every aspect of our immigration system. The bill continues to gain support from both sides of the aisle. Should the Dignity Act pass in Congress and the Senate, it could change many of the immigration rules and laws currently in place.  

The information below can help you learn more about the Dignity Act and the expected consequences for immigrants should it pass. You must also speak to a knowledgeable Bloomingdale, IL immigration attorney about any specific immigration issues you may have. When you choose Mevorah & Giglio Law Offices, you will benefit from a highly skilled legal team with extensive experience in all immigration issues.

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 Posted on August 28,2024 in Personal Injury

Many Americans enjoy a three-day weekend to celebrate Labor Day, taking the opportunity to end the summer months with fun activities. Unfortunately, holidays usually mean an increase in personal injury accidents.

At Mevorah & Giglio Law Offices, we hope you have a safe holiday weekend. If you do sustain injuries, one of our skilled lawyers can help.

What Kinds of Accidents Are Common on Labor Day Weekend?

With so many activities in the Chicagoland area on Labor Day weekend, several kinds of accidents may happen that can produce injuries or fatalities, including:

• Boat accidents

• Motor vehicle accidents

• Pedestrian accidents

• Motorcycle accidents

• Slip-and-fall accidents

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 Posted on August 21,2024 in Family Law

When you take two challenging life events, like pregnancy and divorce, and put them together, the situation can be overwhelming. Aside from not wanting to wait nine months to get divorced, there are many situations that make a divorce while pregnant necessary. Five states currently prevent pregnant wives from divorcing, including Arizona, Missouri, Arkansas, California, and Texas. In four of those five states, a couple may file for divorce while one partner is expecting a baby but must wait for the birth for the divorce to be finalized because of paternity, child custody, and child support issues.

Nine additional states leave the fate of a couple wishing to divorce during pregnancy up to family court judges, many of whom will not sanction divorce petitions during pregnancy. Illinois has its own laws and regulations surrounding divorce when a pregnancy is involved, so expectant parents must understand their rights and responsibilities. If you are facing such a situation, it is important that you speak to a knowledgeable Bloomingdale, IL divorce attorney who can help you understand Illinois divorce laws.

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 Posted on August 12,2024 in Immigration

Immigration laws and rules seem to be changing at a dizzying pace. Early in August, an appeals court issued a ruling that would allow spouses of H-1B visas to work in the United States until their work visas are in place. This was good news for thousands of people—and their employers.

On the "not-so-great" side, the Supreme Court recently ruled that U.S. citizens have no fundamental liberty interest in their non-citizen spouses’ ability to be admitted to the United States. This means the citizen spouse is not constitutionally entitled to a review of the visa refusal.

Below are more details regarding this latest SCOTUS ruling. It can be extremely beneficial to speak to a knowledgeable Bloomingdale, IL immigration attorney from Mevorah & Giglio Law Offices. Attorney Steven H. Mevorah has been serving the needs of immigrants throughout Northern Illinois for more than 40 years.

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