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Latest Episodes

93: Powers & Duties of Guardians of the Estate
February 28, 2018

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
February 27, 2018

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
February 26, 2018

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
February 23, 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?
January 03, 2018

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
December 22, 2017

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.

87: Illinois Stalking No Contact Orders Explained
December 21, 2017

Knowledge is Power

84: Remedies for Illinois Orders of Protection
December 12, 2017

Knowledge is Power