In Illinois, the crime of battery is defined by
Battery and Aggravated Battery in Illinois
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear by Attorney Eric D. Puryear eBay and Online Auctions: Tips for Buyers and Sellers
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Cyber Squabbles: Where Do You Sue?
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear When Is an ISP Liable for the Acts of Its Subscribers?
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear When You Are Entitled to Unemployment Compensation
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Identity Theft and Facilitating Identity Theft in Illinois
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In the State of Illinois, it is a crime for a person to use another person’s identification to obtain goods,
Assault and Aggravated Assault Charges in Illinois
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In the State of Illinois, the crime of Assault is defined by law (720 ILCS 5/12 et seq.) to be conduct that “without lawful authority . . . places another in reasonable apprehension of receiving a battery
Types of Child Custody
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Getting Married: An Overview
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by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Who Qualifies for a Green Card (Permanent Residence)
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Child Support in Iowa
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear When an Iowa court grants a divorce, annulment, or separate maintenance, it may order either or both parents to pay a “reasonable and necessary” amount towards the support and maintenance of a child. The court is required to consider the responsibility of both parents to provide for the minor child’s needs and welfare. The child support payments are
Child Support in Illinois
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In a variety of situations – such as the end of a marriage or when unmarried parents cannot agree as to the sharing of child-related expenses – the “non-custodial” parent (the parent with whom the child does not live) may be ordered by an Illinois court to pay a certain amount as child support.
Defamation (Libel & Slander) in Illinois
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Defamation is the general term for a legal claim involving injury to one’s reputation caused by a false statement of fact. The two sub-categories of defamation are Libel and Slander. Speaking in general terms, Libel is written defamation, while Slander is spoken defamation. A key part of any defamation action is falsity of the allegedly defamatory statement. Truthful statements that harm a person’s reputation will
Protective Orders (Restraining Orders) in Iowa
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear An order of protection, also sometimes informally called a “restraining order,” is a court order that is intended to stop domestic violence, harassment, intimidation of a dependent, or interference with personal liberty. Men, women, and children can seek an order of protection in Iowa. The law surrounding orders or protection can be complex, so I always recommend that those seeking an order of protection – or those defending themselves against a wrongfully filed Protective Order –
Orders of Protection (Restraining Orders) in Illinois
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear An order of protection, also sometimes informally called a “restraining order,” is a court order that is intended to stop domestic violence, harassment, intimidation of a dependent, or interference with personal liberty. Men, women, and children can
Way to Avoid Deportation
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear An immigrant who is facing Deportation (also referred to more formally as “Removal”) may have one or more ways to avoid being deported. It is important for those individuals facing deportation to understand their legal options, and to have an attorney who can help them navigate this complex area of the law. A few of the ways that a non-citizen can potentially avoid deportation are
An Overview of the Immigrant Deportation (Removal) Process
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Deportation, more formally referred to as “Removal,” is when the United States government forcefully makes a non-citizen leave the country. The government may attempt to remove a non-citizen from the United States due to an alleged violation of immigration or criminal law. Removal is a serious matter, as a person who is Removed may be forever
Overview of the Divorce Process in Illinois
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear A divorce, also referred to as a marital dissolution, is the termination of a marriage by court order. In Illinois, there is a 90 day residency requirement, meaning that the husband or wife must have lived in Illinois for 3 months. If neither spouse has lived in Illinois for the required 90 days, then the Illinois court system cannot grant a divorce. The proper court for filing for divorce in Illinois is the circuit court for the county where either spouse lives. The Illinois divorce law section can be found at
Overview of the Divorce Process in Iowa
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear A divorce, also referred to as a marital dissolution, is the termination of a marriage by court order. In Iowa, there is a 1 year residency requirement, meaning that at least one of the spouses must have been an Iowa resident for a least a year. If neither spouse has lived in Iowa for a year, then the Iowa courts do not have the authority to grant a divorce. The proper court for filing a divorce petition in Iowa is