Posted on May 15, 2026 in Family Law

Spousal maintenance, what most people call alimony, is one of the biggest financial questions in any Illinois divorce. If you have questions about alimony, a Naperville alimony and maintenance attorney can review your situation.

What Is Spousal Maintenance Under Illinois Law?

In Illinois, alimony is officially called spousal maintenance. It is financial support that one spouse may be ordered to pay the other during or after a divorce. Under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, 750 ILCS 5/504, the goal is to help the lower-earning spouse maintain a reasonable standard of living until such time as they can earn one for themselves.

The most important thing to know about spousal maintenance is that couples are strongly encouraged by the court to make an agreement about maintenance payments themselves. IN most cases, this is what happens. Judges only step in to make decisions about payments when other approaches like mediation have failed.

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 Posted on May 15, 2026 in Personal Injury

When you visit a doctor, fill a prescription, or spend time in a hospital, you trust the people caring for you to get it right. Most of the time, they do. But sometimes a wrong drug is prescribed, a dosage is miscalculated, or a pharmacist fills the wrong prescription entirely. These mistakes, called medication errors, can cause serious harm. If you were hurt by a medication error in 2026, you may have the right to hold the responsible party accountable. A Naperville medical malpractice attorney can help you understand your options.

What Is a Medication Error and When Does It Become Malpractice in Illinois?

A medication error happens when a drug is prescribed, filled, or given in a way that departs from accepted medical standards. A doctor might prescribe the wrong drug. A pharmacist might fill a prescription with the wrong medication or the wrong dose. A nurse might give a drug to the wrong patient in a hospital setting.

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 Posted on May 15, 2026 in Immigration

Your social media presence can affect your adjustment of status application. Immigration officers review social media as part of the background check process. What they find can raise questions, cause delays, or, in some cases, lead to a denial. Many applicants do not know this until something has already gone wrong. If you are going through the adjustment of status process in 2026, a Naperville, IL immigration lawyer can help you understand what USCIS looks for and how to protect yourself.

Does USCIS Actually Look at Social Media During Immigration Applications?

Federal immigration agencies increasingly review publicly available social media content during the immigration process. Officers review posts, photos, comments, likes, and connections that are publicly available. Content you did not create but were tagged in can also be looked at. The goal is to check the information in your application, spot inconsistencies, and find anything that might be a problem.

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 Posted on April 30, 2026 in Immigration

You can bring children on a fiancé visa. When a U.S. citizen files for a K-1 fiancé visa to bring their foreign partner to the United States, that partner's unmarried children under the age of 21 may be eligible to come along on what is called a K-2 visa.

There are specific steps that have to be taken to include children in the process, and missing any of them can cause serious delays. If you are planning to bring your fiancé and their children to the United States in 2026, a DuPage County fiancé visa lawyer can help you make sure the process is handled correctly from the start.

What Is a K-2 Visa and How Does It Work?

A K-2 visa is a derivative visa that allows the unmarried children of a K-1 fiancé visa holder to enter the United States alongside or after the K-1 holder. The word derivative means the child's eligibility depends entirely on the parent's K-1 visa. If the parent's K-1 visa is denied, the K-2 visa cannot be approved either.

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 Posted on April 27, 2026 in Personal Injury

Rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have changed how people get around. Whether you are heading to a night out or just need a lift across town, these apps are part of daily life in 2026. But crashes happen more often than many riders expect. A recent study published in the Journal of Safety Research found that about one in three rideshare drivers surveyed reported being involved in a work-related crash. When a rideshare driver causes an accident, getting compensation can be more complex than after a typical car crash. A Lombard personal injury attorney can help you understand who is responsible and how Illinois law protects you.

What Does Illinois Law Say About Rideshare Insurance Requirements?

Illinois regulates rideshare companies under the Transportation Network Providers Act (625 ILCS 57). The law sets up a three-phase insurance structure based on what the driver is doing at the time of the crash.

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 Posted on April 27, 2026 in Family Law

Moving to a new state can raise real questions about legal agreements you signed somewhere else. According to the U.S. Census Bureau migration data, about 2.1 percent of Americans moved to a different state in 2024, or roughly 7.1 million people. Many of them arrived with agreements written under very different rules. Not every state has the same rules for whether a prenup is valid, and what worked in one state may not hold up in another. 

If you have a prenuptial agreement from another state and your marriage is now heading toward divorce in Illinois, that document may still be valid, but it depends on how it was written and what Illinois law says about it. If you need to review your prenup in 2026, do not wait until a divorce is filed. A Lombard family law attorney who handles prenuptial and postnuptial agreements can help you understand your options. 

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 Posted on April 15, 2026 in Personal Injury

Cycling is a popular way to get around and stay active across DuPage County. However, sharing the road with cars, trucks, and delivery vehicles puts riders at real risk. In 2026, if a careless driver hurts you on your bike, you may have more legal options than you realize. A Naperville personal injury attorney can help you figure out your next steps, starting with how Illinois law protects cyclists and what your motor vehicle accident claim may be worth.

Can an Illinois Cyclist File a Personal Injury Claim After a Crash?

Under 625 ILCS 5/11-1502, Illinois law treats bicycles as vehicles. That means cyclists riding on public roads have the same rights as drivers, including the right of way where applicable. When a driver violates those rights and causes a crash, the injured cyclist can pursue a personal injury claim in the same way a driver would after a collision.

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 Posted on April 15, 2026 in Family Law

Most parents know that child support in Illinois ends when a child turns 18, or 19 if the child is still in high school. But for families raising a child with a disability in 2026, that cutoff may not be the end of the story. If your child cannot live on their own due to a physical or mental condition, Illinois law may allow you to seek child support well past age 18. A Naperville family law attorney can help you understand your options.

What Does Illinois Law Say About Child Support for Disabled Adult Children?

Illinois law gives parents a legal path to seek child support beyond age 18 for a child with a disability. Under 750 ILCS 5/513.5 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, a court can order support for a child who has turned 18 if that child has a physical or mental disability and is not otherwise emancipated. The court can require either parent to pay, for as long as the child's condition requires it.

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 Posted on April 14, 2026 in Immigration

A criminal conviction can have serious consequences for anyone who is not a U.S. citizen. This includes green card holders, visa holders, and people with temporary protected status. Depending on the crime, a conviction can lead to deportation, a ban from returning to the United States, or a permanent block on becoming a citizen.

These consequences are separate from whatever happens in criminal court. That means even a sentence with no jail time can still cause immigration problems. If you are not a citizen and you are facing criminal charges, or you have already been convicted, talking to a Naperville, IL immigration lawyer right away is one of the most important things you can do.

Why Does a Criminal Conviction Affect Immigration Status?

Immigration law and criminal law work differently. Under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), certain crimes can make a non-citizen deportable, inadmissible, or unable to apply for immigration benefits like a green card or citizenship. The criminal court does not think about your immigration status when it sentences you. Immigration authorities do not think about your criminal sentence when deciding whether to remove you. The two systems work independently of each other, which is why immigration consequences can catch people completely off guard.

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 Posted on March 31, 2026 in Personal Injury

Most people think of aviation accidents as major commercial airline disasters. But the truth is that most aviation accidents in the United States involve small, private, and charter aircraft, and Illinois is no exception. In fact, according to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), nearly 90 percent of personal flying accidents involve single-engine, piston-powered airplanes. 

If you or someone you love was hurt or killed in a small plane crash in 2026, you may have legal options for seeking justice. A Lombard, IL aviation accident attorney can help you figure out your next steps.

What Makes a Small Plane Accident Different from a Commercial Airline Crash in Illinois?

Commercial airline accidents are rare. They follow mostly federal law, which includes strict Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules for aircraft upkeep, crew training, and air traffic control. Small plane accidents are different. These include crashes with private planes, charter flights, crop dusters, and helicopters, and the legal process works differently for each.

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