Posted on April 30, 2025 in Immigration

A little over a week ago, Illinois residents woke to headlines that said, "Waves of Illinois’ International University Students Lose Their Visas." Like many immigration issues in these uncertain times, nothing is absolute. Yesterday’s headlines stated, "ICE Reversing Termination of Legal Status of International Students." The University of Illinois ranks sixth nationally in the size of its international student body, at more than 15,000. Statewide, Illinois is home to more than 55,000 international students.

Over the past few weeks, international students across the United States have experienced abrupt visa cancellations after federal officials claimed they "broke the rules." Despite those claims, the reasons for the revocations are rarely clear. According to the Secretary of State, student visas are being revoked because international students are engaging in "Activist movements that are disruptive…" On April 9th, the federal government stated it would begin monitoring the social media pages of international students.

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 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 29, 2025 in Personal Injury

Most rear-end collisions happen when one driver is not paying close enough attention or is following too closely behind another vehicle. Because these crashes often happen at lower speeds, many people assume the consequences are usually minor. However, a rear-end car accident can be deadly under certain circumstances.

If someone you love has died after being hit from behind by another vehicle, you may have grounds for a wrongful death lawsuit. An Illinois personal injury attorney can help you understand your legal rights and pursue compensation for your family’s loss.

How Can a Rear-End Collision Cause Death?

While many rear-end crashes result in whiplash or bruising, some lead to catastrophic injuries or even death. The likelihood of a fatal outcome increases when:

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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 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 08, 2025 in Immigration

The immigration policies in the United States appear to be in an almost constant state of flux, with few people certain of what tomorrow will bring. One thing that non-citizen immigrants must now consider is whether they should wait to see whether ICE will raid their homes or place of work, shipping them to a holding facility, or whether the better choice might be voluntary departure.

Obviously, neither of these choices is a good one, and both can have significant consequences for the future. If you are unsure of what you need to do for yourself and your family, it can help to speak to an experienced Lombard, IL immigration attorney. It is important that you have a full understanding of all your options and that you know what to do if you are targeted for deportation.   

What You Should Know About Voluntary Departure

Voluntary departure allows a non-citizen to avoid being forcibly deported. You are able to leave the country on your own terms by a designated date set by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or an immigration judge. If you choose voluntary departure, you will leave the US at your own expense. The benefits of doing so include:

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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 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 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 10, 2025 in Family Law

Some family courts across the U.S. - like Texas - routinely place a morality clause in child custody agreements. The theory behind this is to provide stability for children of divorce at a time when their lives may be in upheaval. A morality clause prevents newly single parents from allowing a romantic interest to spend the night when the children are present.

A morality clause can also contain restrictions on alcohol, specific religious observances, and exposure to politics, although these are less common. Also known as a paramour clause, a morality clause can even forbid any guest of the opposite sex from being present during parenting time.  A morality clause is meant to address the parent who is apprehensive about their ex-spouse exposing the children to new boyfriends/girlfriends that they may not know well.

The overnight guest morality clause often expires once a couple has been dating for a certain amount of time or is engaged or married. While morality clauses are not routine in Illinois, they are sometimes added to parental agreements like the allocation of parental responsibilities and parenting time.  If your spouse is asking for a morality clause or you want one in your parenting documents, it can be helpful to speak to an experienced Bloomingdale, IL family law attorney.

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