On behalf of Scott B. Meyer Attorney at Law | Nov 2, 2020 | Firm News
In addition to a drug possession charge, a person may also face a paraphernalia charge if the prosecutor can prove that the objects in question are drug-related. The Illinois Drug Paraphernalia Control Act defines the objects and evidence that may lead to a...
On behalf of Scott B. Meyer Attorney at Law | Sep 30, 2020 | Firm News
When it comes to spousal maintenance, the judge has the final say if the couple takes their divorce to court. If they can negotiate matters on their own, though, they may be able to come up with an amount that they both feel is fair. However, it must be reasonable, or...
On behalf of Scott B. Meyer Attorney at Law | Aug 31, 2020 | Firm News
Illinois is one of the few states with a law requiring divorced parents to contribute to their children’s college educations. If you are ending your marriage and have children together, you should address this question as part of your divorce agreement. Review...
On behalf of Scott B. Meyer Attorney at Law | Jul 29, 2020 | Firm News
Establishing paternity is often advantageous for everyone involved. If you are the mother, establishing paternity gives you a chance to pursue child support from your child’s other parent. If you are a father, doing so gives you grounds to seek visitation or custody...
On behalf of Scott B. Meyer Attorney at Law | Jun 29, 2020 | Firm News
Constructive possession is a legal doctrine you probably have never heard about. If you find yourself facing drug charges, however, it can prove very helpful in your defense. Keep in mind that before getting to the specifics of the drug crime that law enforcement...
On behalf of Scott B. Meyer Attorney at Law | Jun 4, 2020 | Firm News
If you do not know your rights in a divorce, you may not end up with a favorable settlement. While you may have particular concerns about child custody and the family home, failure to focus on other matters may cause you trouble. The Illinois General Assembly explains...
On behalf of Scott B. Meyer Attorney at Law | Jun 1, 2020 | Firm News
Prescription forgery is one way that many who have an addiction to certain controlled substances may attempt to obtain them. It’s important to understand what penalties you may be facing if you are charged with prescription forgery or other drug crimes. Under...
On behalf of Scott B. Meyer Attorney at Law | Apr 23, 2020 | Firm News
Service members of the U.S. military may find that their divorces do not follow the same guidelines as civilian divorces. During a military divorce, one of the most important questions couples have is how the law treats retirement benefits when dividing marital...
On behalf of Scott B. Meyer Attorney at Law | Apr 21, 2020 | Firm News
For many parents, finalizing a divorce does not put an end to conflicts in their relationship. While a couple may no longer live together, sharing custody and visitation rights over a child creates many opportunities for conflict and bad behavior by one parent or...
On behalf of Scott B. Meyer Attorney at Law | Mar 26, 2020 | Firm News
In a divorce, the law considers your debt in the same way it considers your assets. There is no chance that if you and your spouse have debt that you will walk away without any liability for those debts. The court will split it fairly, just as it does the assets. That...
