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Understanding Domestic Violence Protective Orders
Posted on November 10th, 2025 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Domestic violence protective orders, often called restraining orders, are court orders designed to protect victims from further abuse or threats. These orders can require an abuser to stay away from you, cease contact, move out of a shared residence, and comply with other restrictions meant to keep you safe. Our friends at The Spagnola Law […]
2025 Contempt Trends: Enforcing Orders When Cryptocurrency Or Digital Transfers Are Used To Dodge Payments
Posted on October 31st, 2025 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
As we move further into 2025, family law courts are facing a new frontier: digital finance. Cryptocurrency, peer-to-peer apps, and other online payment systems have made it easier than ever for individuals to move money, but they’ve also created opportunities for some to evade court-ordered obligations like child support or spousal maintenance. Judges and attorneys […]
Stop Wage Garnishment Now
Posted on September 30th, 2025 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Being in debt is overwhelming, and when your wages get garnished, it makes it even harder to get out of debt. The skilled and compassionate team at Pioletti Pioletti & Nichols understands and is here to help. Our dedicated St. Louis, MO wage garnishment lawyer is available to discuss your situation—and your options. Wage garnishment […]
Most Dangerous Intersections In Springfield, IL For Car Accidents
Posted on September 13th, 2025 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Driving in Springfield means sharing the roads with commuters, students, and families going about their daily routines. While many intersections function smoothly, certain areas consistently see more traffic collisions due to heavy congestion, poor visibility, or confusing layouts. For drivers in our community, being aware of these high-risk spots can make a real difference in […]
How are lost wages calculated in a personal injury case? – Pioletti Pioletti & Nichols
Posted on August 4th, 2025 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
This transcription was AI generated Transcription: 00:00 So, when you’re hurt in an accident or you have a personal injury case and you’re missing work due to your injury, you are absolutely able to recover that from the other party. Every day you miss, whether it’s your hourly wage, your salary, potential bonuses you might […]
How do medical bills get paid while I wait for my settlement? – Pioletti Pioletti & Nichols
Posted on August 4th, 2025 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
This transcription was AI generated Transcription: 00:00 So when you are hurt in an accident and you are, you know, seeing doctors, going to the hospital, getting treatment in general, you want to run all of that medical through your own health insurance. It’s extremely important that you do that. In fact, because what 00:15 […]
How do I get out of custody once I’ve been arrested in Illinois? – Pioletti Pioletti & Nichols
Posted on July 7th, 2025 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
This transcription was AI generated Transcription: 00:04 illinois there’s been a lot of changes specifically um since September of 2023 in which we’ve no longer called the court that allows you to get out of custody bond court We call it PFA court or pre-trial fairness act court This is a significant change in Illinois […]
Can my criminal record be expunged or sealed? – Pioletti Pioletti & Nichols
Posted on July 7th, 2025 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
This transcription was AI generated Transcription: 00:04 the great thing about Illinois is that they offer lots of options relative to a petition to expune or seal your criminal record Expuning a criminal record is almost like it never existed It’s destroyed When you file a petition to expune the state police records unit 00:22 […]
How To Negotiate A Successful Contract
Posted on June 16th, 2025 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Contracts are a nuisance and necessity for our personal business and for those of us who deal with them at work. However, with some exceptions, a Court will hold you responsible for what you signed regardless of how unreasonable it is as a small business services lawyer can share. Any contract needs to specify deadlines, […]
What Exactly Does A Prenup Cover? (And What Can’t It Do?)
Posted on June 11th, 2025 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Getting married is an exciting time, but it’s also a good moment to have honest conversations about your financial future. One way couples can protect their assets and outline expectations before tying the knot is through a prenuptial agreement. While no one enters marriage expecting it to end, having a clear agreement in place can […]