When circumstances change in your life, you should update your will. These include the birth/adoption of a new child/grandchild, divorce/marriage, new laws, purchase/sale of assets, a change of mind about a beneficiary and death in the family. This guide discusses how...
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Allocation of parental responsibilities in Illinois
When going through a divorce with children in Illinois, you will file a petition for allocation of parental responsibilities. So, is this a new process for divorcing parents? No, this is what was formerly referred to as custody. This guide discusses it in depth: What...
What you need to know about settling your case
If you’re thinking about taking legal action after a serious car accident, then you might be anticipating your case going to a full-blown trial reminiscent of those seen on television. Your case might come to that, but the chances aren’t as high as you think since...
What happens if you sue a person who can’t pay?
When someone else’s actions cause you injury or damage, holding them accountable and recovering compensation is your right. However, it may seem like a dead end if the person doesn’t seem like they can afford to pay. Thankfully, legal options are available to collect...
A look at child custody in Illinois
Illinois uses an “allocation of parental responsibilities” instead of the more common legal terms child custody and visitation. The allocation of parental responsibilities includes the decision-making responsibility of the parent and parenting time. If the parents...
Can you sue a debt collector who is harassing you?
Dealing with overly aggressive debt collectors can be very stressful. If you feel they are crossing the line and harassing you, you might be able to seek legal action to protect yourself. What is harassment by debt collectors? The law compels debt collectors to follow...
What You Need To Know About Divorcing A Mentally Ill Spouse
The onset of a spouse’s mental health illness can wreak havoc on your marriage. It might make it difficult for you to connect and communicate with your spouse, and erratic behavior might put you and your children at risk of being harmed. Although many mental illnesses...
What Happens If I Marry Someone Who Filed Chapter 7?
Marrying someone is a significant life decision that requires careful consideration. Beyond compatibility as partners, looking into each other's financial circumstances is also important. For example, if you are planning to marry someone who has filed for Chapter 7...
When Should People Update Their Estate Plan?
Change is just part of life in Illinois, but people generally make decisions based on their current circumstances as it is very hard to predict the future. This is true for people’s estate plans. They may create an estate plan when they are relatively young, but when...
Are slips and falls dangerous?
A fall could happen anytime to anyone. Specific occupations involve manual labor, which could increase fall risks. Fortunately, most injuries caused by slips and falls are minor. They could be mild enough to skip going to the doctor. However, specific groups of people...