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...
On behalf of Scott B. Meyer Attorney at Law | Mar 11, 2020 | Firm News
The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution prohibits law enforcement from conducting unreasonable searches. Although enacted long before motor vehicles came into use, the Fourth Amendment applies to traffic stops. A judge may dismiss a charge if the evidence...
On behalf of Scott B. Meyer Attorney at Law | Feb 28, 2020 | Firm News
The decision to divorce is sometimes made by both spouses. If you and your ex decided together that the marriage wasn’t salvageable, you might not think that you’re going to have to go through a bunch of emotions as you work through the divorce and during...
