Posted on June 15, 2026 in Sexual Harassment

Workplace sexual harassment is a familiar topic. Unfortunately, there are still some common misconceptions about the forms it takes and who can be affected by it. These misunderstandings negatively impact victims of workplace harassment.

Clearing up these myths helps employees understand their rights. It can also help employers prevent problems before they start. If you have questions about potential harassment at work in 2026, a DuPage County, IL sexual harassment attorney can help you understand your options.

Does Harassment Have to Be Physical to Be Considered Sexual?

Sexual Harassment does not have to involve physical contact to be considered unlawful. This idea keeps many employees from understanding that they may actually have a sexual harassment claim.

Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. § 2000e) and the Illinois Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 5/), sexual harassment includes a wide range of conduct. Employers and employees are responsible for keeping a work environment from becoming hostile. Creating a hostile environment can mean:

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 Posted on June 10, 2026 in Main

In an Illinois divorce in 2026, property will be classified as "marital" or "non-marital." The marital property will then be divided between the spouses in a way that the court considers fair.

Knowing what is likely to be divided can help you set your expectations appropriately. It can also help you understand what documents you may need to have available during the division process. The more property you have, the more complex your divorce may be, but our DuPage County, IL divorce attorneys can help.

What Counts as Marital Property in an Illinois Divorce?

Marital property is typically whatever you and your spouse acquired during your marriage (750 ILCS 5/503(a)). The most common marital property includes:

• Income either spouse earned during the marriage

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 Posted on June 05, 2026 in Kane

Divorces among high-net-worth individuals often involve more complications than the average divorce. Asset division in particular may be more complicated. It’s important to get these valuations right. Whatever is put down in the divorce decree will often affect both spouses for years, and possibly for the rest of their lives.

If you're approaching a high-asset divorce in 2026, a Kane County, IL asset division lawyer can help you protect what you've built.

What Makes a High-Net-Worth Divorce Different from a Typical Divorce?

A high-net-worth divorce differs from other divorces because of the type and complexity of the assets involved. The legal framework is the same. Valuing and dividing the property, however, is far more involved.

Illinois is an "equitable distribution" state. Under 750 ILCS 5/503, the court determines what marital or personal property is. It then divides marital property based on factors like each spouse's financial contributions, the length of the marriage, and each person's financial circumstances. In high-asset divorce, determining the value of assets and then who should receive them can be complicated.

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 Posted on May 30, 2026 in Sexual Harassment

Technology has allowed many more people to work from home. However, it doesn’t always prevent workplace issues like sexual harassment from following them there. If a coworker, supervisor, or manager is making inappropriate advances through virtual channels, you may have a legal claim just like any in-office employee would in 2026.

A DuPage County, IL, sexual harassment lawyer can help you understand what options you have as a remote employee.

How Are Remote Workers Protected from Sexual Harassment by Illinois Law?

The Illinois Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 5/2-102(D)) prohibits any action by an employer or employee that creates a hostile environment. This includes unwelcome sexual conduct that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment. The law also prohibits employers or supervisors from tying someone’s job, benefits, or continued employment to accepting sexual advances or favors.

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 Posted on May 25, 2026 in Divorce

There are many reasons spouses could want to be the first one to file for divorce. It may be based on emotions. For example, you’d rather leave than be left. It could be practical, like the relationship isn’t working, but your spouse isn’t going to file. Someone has to get the ball rolling.

It’s common to assume that filing first will give you an advantage going into the rest of the divorce proceedings.  However, filing first doesn’t typically change the final divorce settlement. However, there are a couple of things that the filing spouse gets to decide on. A Wheaton, IL divorce lawyer can help walk you through the entire filing process in 2026 and decide if filing first matters to you.

Does Filing for Divorce First Give You a Legal Advantage in Illinois?

Under 750 ILCS 5/401, the only grounds needed for divorce are irreconcilable differences. This means the marriage cannot be salvaged. Divorce proceedings aren't meant to punish either spouse, even if something like infidelity led to it. The court also doesn't reward whoever filed first when dividing assets, setting support amounts, or allocating parental responsibilities and parenting time.

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 Posted on May 20, 2026 in Kane

When facing an unfavorable outcome for a family law issue, there are several options to try to make it better. These include a motion to reconsider, an appeal, and modifications to your orders.

The right course of action depends on the issue at hand and the specifics of your case. If you're facing a ruling you believe was wrong in 2026, a Kane County, IL family law attorney can help you figure out which path makes sense for your situation.

Can You Ask an Illinois Family Law Court to Reconsider Its Decision?

In Illinois, a motion to reconsider is generally filed within 30 days after the judgment or order is entered. Filing this type of post-judgment motion can affect the deadline for filing an appeal under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 303.

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 Posted on May 12, 2026 in Kane

If you’re considering adoption, the first step is understanding what types of adoption there are. Whether you're hoping to adopt a newborn, a child in foster care, a stepchild, or a relative, there are specific legal processes each type goes through. A St. Charles adoption lawyer can advise you through any kind of adoption you’re hoping to pursue in 2026.

How Does Domestic Infant Adoption Work in Illinois?

Domestic infant adoption is what most people picture when they think about adoption. This involves a birth mother (and often a birth father) voluntarily placing a newborn with an adoptive family. This process is governed by the Illinois Adoption Act (750 ILCS 50), which outlines the requirements for consent, placement, and finalization.

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 Posted on May 07, 2026 in Main

In Illinois, being a child’s biological father does not automatically establish legal paternity for fathers who are not married to their co-parent. Without legal recognition, a father has no enforceable right to parenting time with his child. He also has no legal standing to make decisions about the child's upbringing. If you have a child and want to be part of that child's life, taking formal legal steps to establish paternity is important. A Wheaton family law attorney can help you understand how the process works in 2026.

Why Doesn't Being a Biological Father Automatically Make You a Legal Father in Illinois?

Illinois law separates being a legal father from being a biological father. With legal recognition, you have the ability to seek parenting time, make decisions about education and healthcare, and participate in any future legal proceedings. It also means the child can inherit and receive benefits from you.

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 Posted on May 03, 2026 in Sexual Harassment

While sexual harassment exists in many work environments, studies have found that women who are higher up in organizations face more sexual harassment than other employees. This isn’t specific to women with "leader" or "manager" in their title. Women working at high levels in specialized fields such as higher education or medicine also face increased sexual harassment.

If you're a woman in a senior position or any position at all and you've experienced offensive or unwanted sexual harassing conduct at work in 2026, a DuPage County sexual harassment lawyer can help you understand your rights.

What Research Says About Sexual Harassment of Women in Advanced Career Positions

Several studies in the last few years have found that women in positions of authority are sexually harassed at higher rates than men or even than women in lower-ranking roles. A study published by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences reports that women supervisors are between 30 and 100 percent more likely to have experienced sexual harassment than other female employees. This is particularly true when most of the women’s subordinates are male.

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 Posted on April 30, 2026 in Sexual Harassment

The thought of reporting sexual harassment can be uncomfortable and intimidating. Victims may wonder if what they experienced is actually sexual harassment, or if, in the end, they’ll have "made a scene" for nothing. They may not know what the right channels are to report sexual harassment and may be afraid to ask.

The thing is, timing actually is important in sexual harassment cases. While it’s sometimes possible to resolve cases that lay dormant for a time, it’s easier and most effective to address issues immediately, while they’re still fresh and the evidence still exists. And sometimes, waiting too long can affect your ability to seek damages at all.

If you are being harassed at work in 2026, a Wheaton sexual harassment attorney can help you understand your options and the timeline to follow to make sure you have the best chance at compensation.

Does It Matter That I Didn't Report Sexual Harassment Right Away?

Many people wait for weeks, months, or even years to report things that happen to them. Even people with a platform to bring attention to their harasser's actions can be afraid to speak out. Actor and former NFL player Terry Crews waited years to bring up the harassment by an acting agent he experienced at an event because of his fear of retaliation.

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