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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 should be aware of your options so that you can make the best decision for the child...
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 SECURE Act delays the required start of...
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 settlement offers are made: Was I...
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 days to retain an attorney or file your own pro se appearance in the Court....
Why is it important that my New Year’s resolution be to prepare my last will and testament?
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 married on March 1, any property acquired...
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 associations are very aggressive in enforcing these provisions by imposing large...
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 income) of the parent who was forced to pay support. The...
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 be overwhelming. Don’t panic. Below is an overview of what you need...
