Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Schaumburg Lawyer

Illinois has recently passed a law that raises the legal age for purchasing cigarettes, e-cigarettes and other tobacco products from 18 to 21.
It takes effect July 1. It aims to reduce tobacco use among teens and young adults by preventing them from starting.Statistics show that most smokers start as teenagers, and the younger they are when they start, the more likely they'll become addicted.Illinois joins a growing list of states and municipalities adopting "Tobacco 21" policies, as vaping among teens is on the rise.

Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Lawyer Schaumburg

There are various reasons for requesting a name change. It may be based on events such as divorce, or it may simply be based on dissatisfaction with the name. Some other fairly common reasons include:
  • Taking the natural father's name (e.g., after being born out of wedlock or adopted).
  • Changing to the mother's maiden name (e.g., after a divorce).
  • Identifying with a foreign nationality (e.g., to show grandparents' nationality).
  • A cumbersome name (e.g., difficult to spell and/or pronounce).
  • Professional identity (e.g., legally maintaining a maiden name or changing to a pen name).
  • Gay or lesbian (e.g., both partners want to share the same last name).
There are inappropriate reasons for changing a name that will result in denial of the application and even consequences. For example, the new name cannot be identical to a celebrity or other famous individual, if the intent is to defraud others. In addition, you cannot change your name to avoid debts.