How To Fix a Problem with a Retirement Interest Divided as Part of Divorce Under Illinois law, if you discover a problem with your “qualified domestic relations order” commonly referred to as a QDRO – there may be a legal way to fix the problem. When a couple...
Should I Establish my Illinois Business as a Corporation or an LLC? A major advantage to establishing your Illinois business as a Corporation or Limited Liability Company (“LLC”) is that you can protect your personal assets from the creditors of the business. There...
New Cannabis Law as it Relates to Employment On January 1, 2020 the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act became effective in the State of Illinois. The Act allows individuals 21 years of age and older to possess up to 30 grams of marijuana for recreational purposes. The...
What is the Difference between Guardianship, Custody, and Adoption, of a Minor Child? Sometimes biological parents are unwilling or unable to take care of their child, and a non-parent must step in. If you find yourself faced with these unfortunate circumstances, you...
How Does the Secure Act affect my Estate Plan? Effective January 1, 2020, a newly passed federal law known as The “SECURE” Act (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement) changes some key factors relating to estate and retirement planning. Positively, the...
Military Pensions in Divorce If either spouse in a divorce case served in the military, the military pension may be the greatest asset. Here are some issues for servicemembers that you should discuss with an attorney you are considering hiring and before any...
