Some individuals in Illinois might see news stories about relatives of famous or wealthy people engaged in an estate plan dispute, and they may think it does not apply to them. However, crafting estate planning documents is critical regardless of the circumstances. A...
Month: May 2019
The many benefits of Chapter 13 bankruptcy
It's a common misconception that you have to be broke or earn an extremely low income in order to obtain relief through Chapter 13 bankruptcy. As you learn more, you may find that it's the best way to not only deal with your debt but to also improve your financial...
Proposed changes to unfair debt collection law can impact debtors
For Indiana residents who are dealing with debt and have fallen behind in their payments, their worries go far beyond what they owe. They extend to the constant phone calls and notices in the mail with increasingly aggressive demands for payment. To shield these...
Chicago Cubs player and singer wife file for high asset divorce
Divorce in Chicago and throughout Illinois is difficult enough without it being discussed publicly. For some people, however, it cannot be avoided as they are well known public figures and have significant assets making it a high asset divorce. For this and other...
Illinois family law and a voluntary acknowledgment of parentage
There are some Illinois family law cases in which there is a dispute over paternity of a child at birth. Because paternity is a key factor in child support and visitation, it is important to understand how paternity can be established. Before having genetic tests to...
Family law issues if a supporting parent is not in Illinois
While most child support cases in Illinois will involve parents residing in the state, there are times when the supporting parent moves to another state or another country. Parents who are concerned about a parent who has moved out of state not making the necessary...