Posted on July 29,2024 in Main

 While awareness about the need to address sexual harassment in the workplace has increased over the past few decades, sexual harassment continues to affect people in many industries. People who experience sexual harassment may suffer from emotional trauma and other issues affecting their job performance, and they may also experience retaliation after reporting harassment to their employers.

If you are experiencing sexual harassment at work, documenting the harassment, its effects, and the company’s response is crucial, since it can help you build a strong case for compensation for the harm you have suffered. An experienced employment litigation attorney can help you understand your rights and options and can work with you to take action against the person who committed the harassment and/or your employer.

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 Posted on July 29,2024 in Kane

There are numerous legal and financial considerations that need to be addressed during a divorce, particularly when children are involved. Child support orders are put in place to ensure that parents share the costs of raising their children.

However, in addition to the support paid while children are minors, parents may also be required to provide assistance as a child pursues a college education after graduating from high school. Illinois law provides guidance on how college expenses may be divided between divorced parents. An experienced attorney can help parents understand these provisions and determine their financial responsibilities during and after divorce.

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 Posted on July 10,2024 in Main

Employees in many different workplaces experience sexual harassment. Sexual Harassment is an especially common issue in bars and restaurants. To ensure that employees are protected, Illinois law has created specific requirements that apply to these establishments.

Employees who have experienced sexual harassment need to understand their rights and options for addressing situations where employers failed to address sexual harassment correctly. An experienced Illinois sexual harassment attorney can help restaurant or bar employees seek justice for the ways they have been negatively affected by sexual harassment.

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 Posted on July 10,2024 in Main

If you are planning to get a divorce, you may be worried that conflict with your spouse could lead to a long, drawn-out, expensive process as you work to resolve issues related to your finances, your children, and other aspects of your marriage. However, if you are looking to complete your divorce expeditiously and efficiently while minimizing conflict, mediation may be the best approach.

During mediation, you and your spouse can work together to resolve divorce-related issues amicably with the help of a neutral third party. As you prepare for mediation, it is helpful to understand what you can do to protect your interests and ensure that you will be able to resolve issues successfully. An experienced attorney can help you navigate this process and ensure that you will be able to negotiate a settlement that meets your needs.

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 Posted on June 26,2024 in Kane

When parents choose to get a divorce, they need to address a number of legal issues related to their children. As they make decisions and resolve disputes related to the allocation of parental responsibilities and parenting time, they will create a parenting plan that will dictate how these matters will be handled going forward

Understanding the role that a parenting plan plays in a divorce, the terms that need to be included, and the ways child-related disputes may be resolved ensures that parents are prepared to make decisions that protect their children’s best interests. An experienced attorney can provide invaluable guidance during this process, working to negotiate agreements while protecting a parent’s rights.

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 Posted on June 26,2024 in Main

Sexual harassment in the workplace is a serious issue that can have devastating effects on victims. It can create a toxic work environment that affects multiple people, and if it is not addressed properly, it can continue to affect victims and bystanders. Companies have a legal obligation to prevent sexual harassment, and they should be prepared to respond effectively if it occurs. People who have experienced sexual harassment will need to understand how to respond when employers fail to address these issues correctly. An experienced attorney can help address these issues and ensure that victims are able to address the harm they have suffered due to sexual harassment.

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 Posted on June 26,2024 in Main

Co-parenting can sometimes be challenging. When parents have chosen to end their relationship through divorce or separation, they still need to be able to work together going forward and cooperate with each other as they raise their children. When disagreements arise, co-parents need to determine the best ways to resolve these conflicts while prioritizing their children's needs. An experienced attorney can help address and resolve legal issues related to child parenting agreements, ensuring that children’s best interests are always the top priority.

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 Posted on June 10,2024 in Kane

Whether you are getting a divorce or working to establish a child custody agreement as an unmarried parent, you may worry about how to address the areas that are in dispute, reach agreements that will meet your family’s needs, and avoid ongoing conflict as much as possible. Handling these matters through litigation can lead to increased conflict, stoking feelings of anger and resentment and making it more difficult to cooperate in the future

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 Posted on June 10,2024 in Main

In many families, stay-at-home parents serve crucial roles. They provide essential care for a couple’s children, ensuring that their needs are attended to at all times, and they also manage a variety of other household responsibilities. Even if they do not earn income, their efforts provide essential support for their partners, ensuring that a family’s primary income earner can focus on their career. Unfortunately, these contributions are not always recognized, especially when addressing financial concerns during the divorce process.

If you are a stay-at-home parent, you may be worried about how you will be able to maintain your household and continue meeting your children’s needs during and after your divorce. Fortunately, the law recognizes the contributions you have made to your family, and you will likely be able to receive financial assistance from your former partner. With the help of an experienced attorney, you can ensure that alimony/spousal maintenance payments will be put in place and that other financial concerns will be addressed correctly.

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 Posted on June 10,2024 in Kane

Multiple types of legal and financial issues need to be addressed in a divorce. For business owners, the stakes of divorce can be high, since issues that affect their business may also affect their livelihood and financial stability. An experienced divorce attorney can help business owners determine the best steps to take to protect themselves during the asset division process. At Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC., we work to ensure that our clients are able to address financial concerns correctly and complete their divorces successfully.

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