Like many other states, Illinois has a formal process of legal separation. A legal separation involves a married couple who wishes to part ways going to court and asking for legal separation, rather than divorce. Unlike some states, in Illinois, legal separation does...
When you execute a will, your hope is that your final wishes will be carried out. No one wants to think of their will being challenged in probate, with infighting among their beneficiaries. To prevent such turmoil, you may consider including a no-contest clause. But...
You’ll have immediate concerns on your mind when you embark upon a divorce. Things like child custody and property division are likely to be among your priorities. Estate planning may not be at the forefront of your mind but it’s important to understand that the...
Once a couple makes the decision to divorce, they’ll have a lot of issues to deal with. One of the more complex issues can be property division. If the divorce is contested, there may be disagreement and anger over who gets what or how much. But if the couple chooses...
The answer is “yes.” If your parents have yet to create an estate plan, then you must try to broach the topic with them. Why? Here are just a few reasons: Without an estate plan, your parents’ assets could be subjected to creditors and intestate succession, which...
Many people in the Springfield area might worry about how they are going to afford a stay in an assisted-living facility should they need one. The costs for a nursing home stay vary, but these facilities can easily charge close to $10,000 per month for a stay. For...
During an Illinois divorce, people will likely understand the most prominent issues and topics that could lead to dispute. That might include spousal maintenance (also called alimony), child support, child custody, parenting time and property division. However, in...
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...
