For those ready to settle down and exit the dating pool, they may be looking for ways to test potential spouses. However, often these tests can simply push potential spouses away or make them lose trust in you. This can be especially true if a dater creates entire...
Too many people in Illinois are victims of serious accidents which are not their fault. After these accidents, they may recover money for their medical bills, lost wages and other costs through a personal injury lawsuit or negotiation . In major accidents or...
As people in Illinois and elsewhere start mapping out how to protect their assets, they are thinking not only of their retirement years, but also for what lies ahead once they are no longer there. Working hard and saving over a lifetime has benefits, but only if a...
Single parents in Illinois face many challenges. Raising a child on only one income often results in crippling financial struggles. Child support can make a huge difference, enabling a single parent to adequately provide for their child. However, if the other parent...
In an Illinois family law case, child support is one of the most important issues that must be addressed. When the support amount is determined, it is meant to provide for the child’s best interests. That includes medical care, a safe place to live, clothing, food and...
Perhaps one of the most important decisions a Springfield makes when he is writing his will is his choice of executor. While involving a different type of document and process, very similar things can be said about choosing a trustee. What does an executor do?...
Many Illinois courts prefer to allocate parental responsibilities and award parent time so that both parents get a chance to have a meaningful relationship with their children, even it if the parents have decided to live apart. Usually, this arrangement works best in...
Family law issues are common in Illinois. People whose marriages have broken down will have a lot to consider. Among the most common issues center on finances, property and support. However, children can be the foundation for extensive dispute. This does not end...
After someone dies, it is commonly understood that their assets and property, referred to as their estate, will be distributed according to their will. However, what happens if there is no will? The estate of an Illinois resident who dies without a will must go...
Like other assets, Illinois courts may consider a person’s retirement savings to be marital property. In a divorce, this means that the judge will divide a retirement account according to Illinois’ laws, which require a court to divide the property of a divorcing...
