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Why it Pays to Retain a High-Net-Worth Attorney in Illinois
Divorce is one of the most stressful life situations you will ever deal with. The decision to end your marriage is a big one and it can be even more difficult when you have many assets. Some people associate high-net-worth divorce attorneys with celebrities and...
How Do Spouses Hide Assets in a Divorce?
Going through a divorce can be one of the most difficult and stressful times in your life. Even couples who agree to end their marriage may find that they have major disagreements as to the settlement terms of the divorce. Finances are a likely cause of discord both...
Why You Should Never File for Divorce Without a Lawyer
The breakdown of a marriage is often a stressful period for you and the entire family. As you make the decision to end the union, you may wonder whether you can go through the process of divorce without the aid of an attorney. While the law does not require you to...
What Happens to my Pet During my Divorce?
In the United States, 38.4% of households own at least one dog and 25.4% own at least one cat, amounting to a total of 76.8 million pet dogs and 58.4 pet cats. [1] Notwithstanding the significance and strength of the emotional bond between humans and their four-legged...
California Employment Law and Restrictive Covenants
Do you hire workers living in California? If you have a contract with an employee or an independent contractor that is a California resident, that agreement cannot contain a restrictive covenant or non-compete clause. Restrictive Covenants and Non-compete clauses are...
The Court-Based Rental Assistance Program (CBRAP)
According to the most recent[1] U.S. Census Pulse Survey, which measures data collected on how people’s lives have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, 73,146 Illinoisans indicated that it was “very likely” they would have to move out of their current residence...
Recent Changes to Trust Laws in the State of Illinois
Illinois has recently made a change to laws governing trusts pursuant to the Illinois Trust Code (“ITC”) enacted in the State. The Illinois Trust Code is an adaptation of the Uniform Trust Code (“UTC”) that had already been implemented in 33 other states. Many of the...
Residential Eviction Moratoriums Ending
Federal Moratorium On Inauguration Day, Wednesday January 20, 2021, President Biden requested that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) extend the Federal moratorium on evictions through March 31, 2021. He made this request in order to avoid a massive wave of...
Condominiums and Short-Term Rentals
The Illinois State Bar Association recently published a description of a July 7, 2021 Illinois Appellate Court Decision concerning the rights and obligations of Condominium owners to engage in short-term rentals (“Airbnb” etc.) of their condominium units. The court...
