Divorce is a life-changing event that alters your personal and financial landscape. After the paperwork is finalized, there are a myriad of things that need to be considered and updated. If you are making a list, be sure to add "update estate plan." Here's why. The...
Estate planning is crucial for new parents, as it ensures the security and well-being of their child in case of any unforeseen circumstances. New parents must find a way to provide their children with a safe and stable future. Estate planning is not just for the...
There are several social media outlets out there. If you’re like a lot of people, then you have multiple accounts that you turn to when you want to connect with friends and family, discuss things that are on your mind, and vent your frustrations. Although that might...
The holiday season can be a magical time for families, but for co-parents, it can also inspire unique challenges. Balancing the joys of the season with the complexities of shared parenting requires planning, communication and a spirit of cooperation. “But, wait!” you...
Both divorced and unmarried parents in Illinois may eventually be subject to a custody order. When adults living separately have minor children, the courts can approve a custody order dividing parental rights and responsibilities between the two adults. It is quite...
When a parent sharing parenting time has to relocate with their child under acceptable circumstances, they have to follow the laws on parental relocation, one of which is providing notice to the other parent and the court about the move. If, upon notice, the other...
When a marriage disintegrates, it is often every spouse for themselves. Both parties typically fight tooth and nail to assert their individual interests. Unfortunately, some spouses even go the length of using marital properties for purposes unrelated to the marriage....
The executor of your will plays an integral part in your estate planning – they ensure your wishes are fulfilled. Thus, chances are you considered several factors to appoint the right party. But circumstances may change. Accordingly, you may need to find another one....
Part of the joy of estate planning is financially providing for your loved ones. But to do so effectively, you have to know how to use legal documents to achieve your goals. That can get complicated depending on what you want out of your estate plan, but don’t let...
Illinois courts recognize that raising a child is a shared responsibility among divorced couples. Following the agreement provisions, the judge allocates parental responsibilities composed of significant decision-making and parenting time. During parenting time,...