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93: Powers & Duties of Guardians of the Estate
In this Learn About Law episode we explain the powers and duties of a Guardian of the Person in Illinois adult guardianships. In broad terms, a guardian of the person is an individual appointed by the court to make non-financial decisions on behalf of ...
92: Illinois Worker’s Compensation Laws Explained
In this episode of Learn About Law, we explain Illinois workers’ compensation law. The Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act (820 ILCS 305, et al.) provides relief to employees who are injured in the course of their work.
91: Illinois Expungement Explained: How to Expunge Your Criminal Record in Illinois
In this episode of Learn About Law we explain the process of #sealing and #expunging criminal records in the state of Illinois. Expungement is the process of having your criminal records physically destroyed or returned to you and of removing the recor...
90: Illinois Child Support 2018
In this episode of Learn About Law, we provide a comprehensive overview of Illinois child support law in 2018. We answer many frequently asked questions including: how is #Illinoischildsupport calculated in 2018?,
89: What Are Your Rights if You are Pulled Over in a Traffic Stop?
We explain your rights if you are pulled over for a traffic stop in Illinois, including, what constitutes #ProbableCause for the police to search your vehicle, and what to do if you are arrested during a traffic stop in Illinois.
88: Allocation of Parenting Time & Responsibility in Illinois Orders of Protection
We explain the current state of Illinois #ChildCustodyLaw, which now focus on allocation of parenting time and responsibility. We discuss the factors that #IllinoisCourts consider in determining parenting time and responsibility.
86: Illinois Emergency Orders of Protection and Illinois Interim Orders of Protection Explained
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85: How to File a Petition for an Order of Protection in Illinois
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