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Criminal Law8
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Family Law10
Divorce, custody, child and spousal support
Personal Injury21
Car, truck and work accidents, malpractice
Estate Law19
Wills, trusts, probate, elder law
Bankruptcy3
Chapter 7, Chapter 13, debt relief
Immigration2
Visas, green cards, citizenship
Business Law8
Starting a company, contracts, disputes
Employment Law11
Firing, discrimination, unpaid wages
Real Estate Law11
Closings, landlord and tenant, property
Tax Law3
IRS problems, audits, tax debt
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Illinois law guides
All law guides →Plain-English guides to the law. General information, not legal advice.
The Automatic Stay in Illinois Bankruptcy
Illinois bankruptcy automatic stay (11 U.S.C. § 362) immediately halts most collection actions, lawsuits, foreclosures, and wage garnishments the moment a bankruptcy is filed.
Chapter 11 Business Reorganization in Illinois
Illinois businesses can use Chapter 11 to reorganize debt while continuing operations. Subchapter V (small-business) streamlines for businesses with debt under ~$7.5M.
Arbitration Clauses + Agreements in Illinois
Illinois arbitration clauses are widely enforced under the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) — but unconscionability, class-action waiver issues, and the 2022 EFAA (sexual-harassment carve-out) limit some clauses.
Breach of Contract in Illinois
Illinois breach-of-contract claims require valid contract + breach + damages — but most cases turn on what damages can be proved, not whether breach occurred.
Your Rights If Arrested in Illinois
Your federal constitutional rights apply if you're arrested in Illinois — Miranda, right to remain silent, right to counsel. Phone-call rule: Within 3 hours of arrival at facility.
Assault Charges in Illinois
Illinois assault charges: simple assault is typically Class C misdemeanor up to 30 days; aggravated forms can reach up to 30 yrs.
Challenging Breath-Test Evidence in Illinois
Illinois DUI breath-test results can be challenged on calibration, maintenance, operator error, mouth alcohol, and machine reliability — successful challenges have led to thousands of dismissals nationally.
CDL DUI in Illinois
Illinois commercial driver's license (CDL) holders face stricter DUI rules — 0.04% BAC limit (half of regular drivers) plus career-ending consequences for ANY DUI in any vehicle.
ADA + Disability Accommodation in Illinois
Illinois disabled employees are protected by the federal ADA (15+ employees) + state law — employers must engage in interactive process + provide reasonable accommodations unless undue hardship.
Age Discrimination in Illinois
Illinois workers age 40+ are protected by the federal ADEA + state law from age discrimination — but the Supreme Court's Gross v. FBL standard requires "but-for" causation, making cases harder than other discrimination claims.
Asset Protection Planning in Illinois
Illinois asset protection involves layering — exemption planning, business entities, retirement accounts, and (for some) Domestic Asset Protection Trusts (DAPTs) in DAPT-friendly states.
Blended Family Estate Planning in Illinois
Illinois blended families need careful estate planning to avoid disinheriting biological children when surviving spouse remarries — QTIP trusts, life insurance, and specific structures address the conflict.
Adoption Process in Illinois
Illinois adoption involves consent rules, a court-supervised home study, and (for newborn adoptions) a state-specific revocation window. Final consent is irrevocable; preliminary consent can be revoked within 72 hours.
Maintenance in Illinois: How It Works
Illinois calls it maintenance. Statutory formula sets BOTH amount (33⅓% of payor's income minus 25% of payee's, capped) AND duration (a percentage of marriage length, increasing with marriage years).
Applying for Asylum from Illinois
Asylum is governed by federal law but cases are heard in the immigration court closest to where the applicant lives. Chicago Immigration Court.
Cancellation of Removal in Illinois
Illinois immigrants in removal proceedings may qualify for cancellation of removal — relief that allows long-term residents (LPRs and certain non-LPRs) to avoid deportation and obtain green cards.
Copyright Basics for Illinois Creators
Copyright is purely federal — registered with the U.S. Copyright Office, enforced through federal district courts. Illinois infringement cases are filed in U.S. District Courts for the Northern.
Fair Use of Copyrighted Material in Illinois
Illinois creators using copyrighted material need fair-use analysis — four-factor test (purpose, nature, amount, market effect) determines whether use is lawful without permission.
Amusement-Park Injuries in Illinois
Illinois amusement park / ride / water park injuries can lead to negligence, premises liability, and product-liability claims — but liability waivers and federal CPSC reporting create complications.
Aviation Accident Claims in Illinois
Illinois aviation-accident claims involve federal aviation law, FAA / NTSB investigations, multiple potential defendants, and (for international flights) treaties like the Montreal Convention.
1031 Like-Kind Exchanges in Illinois
Illinois 1031 like-kind exchanges defer capital gains tax on real-estate sales when proceeds reinvest in similar property — strict 45/180-day deadlines + qualified intermediary required.
Adverse Possession in Illinois
Illinois adverse possession requires 20 years (7 with color of title + paid taxes) of continuous, open, hostile, exclusive, and notorious possession.
Innocent Spouse Tax Relief in Illinois
Illinois spouses who filed joint returns can escape responsibility for tax debts caused by the other spouse — through innocent spouse, separation of liability, or equitable relief.
IRS Audit Defense in Illinois
Illinois taxpayers facing IRS audits should know — most audits are correspondence (mail-only), 3-year SOL is standard, and you have appeal + Tax Court rights at every step.
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