For those in Illinois who are preparing for the future by determining what kind of estate plan would be best-suited for them, it is often viewed as easier and more expedient to simply have a basic will. While in many cases, this is wise, there are other strategies...
Month: February 2019
You have options when collection agents call your place of work
Collection agents will often do things that bring them quite close to breaking the law in order to do their job. Some aggressive individuals engage in practices that are borderline harassment in order to convince those behind on their bills that they must find a way...
Illinois fathers again seek change to state custody laws
There has long been a worry that fathers were viewed in a secondary manner in Illinois child custody cases. Since mothers will often be given custody with the father getting visitation rights as a noncustodial parent, many deemed this as unfair. Fathers who are...
Many older people do not take estate planning seriously
Crafting an estate plan is something all Illinois residents should do. While it is important for people of all ages, it is even more critical for those 55 and older. However, recent research indicates that those in this age range have not taken the necessary steps to...
How is the amount and duration of spousal support determined?
Illinois couples who are getting a divorce will frequently be in dispute over a litany of issues. Family law can be a complicated matter with many concerns for both parties. When one spouse is ordered to pay spousal support - also referred to as alimony or maintenance...
What guidelines are used for child support in Illinois?
When a couple in Illinois ends a marriage, they must consider how they will handle child support. It is important to have a grasp on what state law says about the process in which it is calculated. All parents will agree that support for their children is an integral...