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...
On behalf of Scott B. Meyer Attorney at Law | Jan 27, 2020 | Firm News
A divorce is a difficult time for the spouses and their family members. A contentious separation may be especially hard as both sides fight to have their wishes fulfilled. Often, both sides may prefer to strive for an uncontested divorce. When a couple has an...
On behalf of Scott B. Meyer Attorney at Law | Jan 17, 2020 | Firm News
When one parent in a married couple with children files for divorce, it is common for one of the parents to leave the family residence and establish temporary housing elsewhere. In many cases, the stay-at-home parent or the parent who serves as the primary caregiver...
