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What are Parental Responsibilities?
In a divorce case that involves a child or children, or in a parentage case, the Court allocates parental responsibilities between the parents. Parental responsibilities include 1) significant decision-making responsibilities and 2) parenting time with respect to a...
Establishing Your New Business
Does your new business need to be established as a corporation, limited liability company or partnership? Would it be better for you to operate your new business as a sole proprietor? Bruning & Associates, P.C. can assist you with the establishment of your new...
Restore Illinois Phases
Governor J.B Pritzker has devised a 5-step plan in order to reopen the state and bring the economy back into better health. The plan is contingent on factors such as regional healthcare availability, and the development of a vaccine or preventable treatment. Each...
CARES Act: Moratoriums on Mortgage Foreclosures and Evictions
Bruning & Associates, P.C. Attorney John A. Busch discusses how the CARES Act impacts mortgage foreclosures and evictions during COVID-19. Please contact the attorneys at Bruning & Associates, P.C. at 815-455-3000 to schedule your complimentary consultation to...
Anatomy of a Divorce Case: Phase 4: Negotiating Settlement
Most court cases end with settlement. Because the court process takes significant time and money and because there is often a wide range of possible results under the law, settlement helps save money and gives you some control over the end result. Phase 4: Negotiating...
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...
Video: Domestic Violence Emergencies during COVID-19 Pandemic
Attorney Kristine Ruhl explains options for Domestic Violence Emergencies and Emergency Orders of Protection (EOPs) in the courts during COVID-19. Please contact the Family Law attorneys at Bruning & Associates, P.C. at (815) 455-300 to discuss your emergency...
