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By Gretel Smith, Esq. | North County Lawyer Magazine
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After an attempt to quell a union strike that resulted in the death of several union workers, President Grover Cleveland made Labor Day a national holiday in an effort to mend the bridge between workers and the government. Over 100 years later, as Summer comes to an end, nothing reminds
It is the bustling time of year when families and children are all getting ready to return to school! From supplies lists and uniforms to backpacks and school fees, families with separate households have additional items to check off the list. We are here to help you navigate child custody as
Parents often wonder at what age their child can decide where they live in Illinois. That answer is eighteen. Before that time, child custody is determined by the family law courts in Illinois. When considering the parenting time schedule for a child, the court must consider the best interests of
Family Court Services Mediation (FCS), Child Custody Recommending Counseling (CCRC), or Confidential Mediation (Tier 1-3) are various terms used by California county courts for required or court-ordered Child Custody Mediation under California Family Code Section 3170. In all cases where initial or modified custody is at issue, the court will
If you are in immediate danger, please call 911 for help. Call or text the Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline 24/7 at 877-863-6338 (877-TO END DV). In cases of domestic violence, it is important to take steps to protect yourself and your family. In Illinois, people can file a Petition for
If you have a revocable living trust completed, you are already ahead of most Americans. The majority have not taken adequate steps to protect their wealth to ensure their loved ones are provided for in the event they pass away. However, having a signed and notarized revocable living trust is
A child’s needs likely will change as they age. You as a parent may look to change your parenting time in the Illinois Court. In the state of Illinois, a person must present to the court that there is a substantial change in circumstances to request the court modify the
In planning any upcoming vacation when you share custody, parents need to check their court orders regarding what they must do to take a vacation with their children. If parents have a good co-parenting relationship with the other parent, then they can communicate the requested vacations with specific details as
There are a hundred and eighty days of the school year, and summer break accompanies children’s excitement. The annual problem for parents is finding a way to manage it before school starts in the fall. For co-parents, summer planning is more complicated because they must navigate the custody of children
Burgos Santoyo Smith, Inc. is excited to announce our expansion to Bellville, Illinois. Weopened our new office in Bellville on June 3, 2024. Attorneys Deana Meiners, and Krista Jones-May joined our firm. Our new office is down the road from Scott Air Force Base. Deana and Krista are seasoned family
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