Regardless of the victim's age, a dog attack has the potential to cause catastrophic physical injuries. Still, a person's automatic stress response may delay the onset of injury symptoms. Consequently, even if it seems your child has few or no injuries from a dog...
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What happens to property and debt in divorce?
One unavoidable aspect of any divorce involves property division. No matter the circumstances that result in divorce, you and your spouse must divide up your assets. Though you and your partner may have ideas about who gets what assets, all divorcing couples must...
3 estate planning options to help loved ones avoid probate
If you are a parent drawing ever closer to your fifties with parents finalizing their last will and testament, you might have found yourself recently considering what arrangements you need to make to prepare for your own eventual passing. Perhaps you wish to spare...
How you can help aging parents be safe drivers
You have an aging mother who lives on her own. You check in often enough that you trust she is taking good care of herself, but you have concerns about her getting behind the wheel of a car. You want her to be safe on the road and you want to make sure she is not a...
What is a special needs trust?
If you have an adult child who has a disability, you may want to use your estate plan to provide for him or her after your death. Still, if your estate plan gives assets directly to your child, he or she may become ineligible for means-tested government programs. ...
Coming to agreement on parenting time helps children adjust
If you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage, your primary concerns will relate to the welfare of your children. Helping them adjust to a post-divorce world will require teamwork and an effective parenting time agreement. Making quality time In the state...
Did a car crash alter your opinion about powers of attorney?
You thought that certain estate planning tools such as powers of attorney were for older people, not millennials like you. Yet when you were the victim of a vehicle crash, you realized your minor injuries could have been serious and you changed your opinion. About...
3 signs an elderly parent may be an unsafe driver
If you have an elderly parent, you may have mild concern about his or her ability to perform everyday tasks. Nevertheless, because driving can be dangerous for individuals in their 70s and 80s, you may need to intervene to keep your parent safe. According to the...
Fighting for the financial information you need during divorce
The terms of your final divorce order matter. They will determine many aspects of your life going forward, including your financial health and stability. It's critical for your future to make sure you have a fair agreement that allows you to have security going...
Helping kids cope with divorce is easier with support
You may be one of many Illinois spouses whose marriage has been in turmoil for a while now. Perhaps, you recently told your children you are planning on filing for divorce, but now you're worried about how that announcement and the changes your decision will bring to...