Why should I go to Court and what should I do if I missed a Court date? If you have been sued it is incredibly important you participate in the Court process, ideally with an attorney. In Illinois, once you have been served with a lawsuit, you usually only have 30...
Many people think about creating an Estate Plan like a Will or a Trust as a New Year’s resolution during the holiday season. The good news is that Estate Planning is easier and less complicated than most people think. Generally, there are two (2) types of estate...
What is Marital and Non-Marital Property? Generally, marital property is property acquired during the course of the marriage. This means that, in a divorce, it belongs to both spouses. It does not matter whose name the property is held in. For example, if a couple is...
What Do I Do if my Condo Association Sends me a Notice of a Violation? Association owners are required to follow all the provisions contained in the various association governing documents (Declaration of Covenants, By-Laws, and Rules and Regulations). Many...
How Much Child Support Will I Receive or Have to Pay? The formula for calculating child support in Illinois changed in July of 2017. The old formula determined the amount of child support based upon the number of children and a percentage of take-home pay (net...
I Think My Spouse has Filed for Divorce – What Happens Next? Whether you were served with divorce papers from a sheriff, saw a notice in the newspaper, or heard the news through a family member, finding out your spouse has filed for divorce is difficult and can...
