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- The New Illinois Pet Custody Law does provide for the sole or joint ownership of and responsibility for a companion animal of the parties, but only if that companion animal is a “marital asset” of the parties’ marriage. What does that mean? If the Pet was acquired during the marriage and not a gift to one party or the other, the Pet is presumed to be a marital asset.On the other hand, if the Pet was owned by one spouse before they were married, or was gifted or inherited by one spouse then the New Illinois Pet Custody Law does not apply.
- 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.
