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Anatomy of a Divorce Case: Phase 3: Preparing for Trial
Good attorneys prepare for trial from the beginning of a case. A trial-ready attorney has leverage over the other side in settlement negotiations. A trial-ready attorney is better prepared for routine court dates and hearings. A trial-ready attorney has the advantage...
Anatomy of a Divorce Case: Phase 2: Gathering Information
Gathering information first is critical to receiving good advice from a lawyer. Most of us facing divorce want to understand the end result as soon as possible. But if this happens before all the information is gathered, it can lead to frustrations because attorneys...
Anatomy of a Divorce Case: Phase 1: Filing for Divorce
When divorce becomes inevitable, spouses often start thinking about the end result of the divorce. Will I get to keep the house? When will I see my kids? What’s going to happen on my birthday? How am I going to support myself? Who keeps which cars? It’s natural when...
Questions about Divorce Cases during COVID-19
Bruning & Associates Attorney Laura Inns answers common questions regarding divorce cases during COVID-19. Please call the Divorce and Family Law attorneys at Bruning & Associates, P.C. at 815-455-3000 for your complimentary consultation by phone or web...
Recovery Rebates for Individuals under the CARES Act
The Corona Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) provides for recovery rebates for taxpayers through an advance refundable tax credit against 2020 income taxes. Individual taxpayers with an adjusted gross income (“AGI”) up to $75,0000 are eligible for...
Distributions from Retirement Funds under the CARES Act
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or CARES Act eliminates the early distribution penalty on withdrawals from retirement plans under certain circumstances. Typically, if an individual withdraws funds from a qualified retirement plan before age 59 ½...
Stimulus for Small Businesses – Emergency Grants up to $10,000 for Small Businesses that Apply for Disaster Loans from the Small Business Administration
The Corona Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act referred to as the CARES Act provides for Emergency Grants of up to $10,000, for small businesses including corporations, LLCs, partnerships, sole proprietors, not for profits, and certain other organizations with 1 to...
Stimulus for Small Businesses – Non-Recourse Paycheck Protection Loans under the CARES Act
The Corona Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act referred to as the CARES Act provides for Paycheck Protection Loans to small businesses, including corporations, LLCs, partnerships, sole proprietors, not for profits, and certain other organizations with 1 to 500...
Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act in Response to COVID-19
The Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (“Act”) is part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act signed into law on March 18, 2020. This Act provides separate benefits from the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act that was signed into law on the same day....
