Overwhelming debt is a rising problem in Illinois. With the past year being so difficult with job loss, medical bills, problems keeping up with various payments and other challenges, people are faced with significant worry. Compounding these issues is the increasingly...
Month: March 2021
Personal injury protections for victims of negligent drivers
A variety of different types of bad driving can harm victims on the roadways. Victims of negligent drivers are protected by personal injury legal protections and should know how to spot when they have been harmed by a negligent driver and what the legal protections...
Do spouses have to file bankruptcy together?
You do not have to file bankruptcy jointly with your spouse. It is generally a good idea not to file jointly if only one of you is liable for the debts that led to the bankruptcy filing. The Illinois State Bar Association explains that the court considers the liable...
Can child support be modified?
Modifying an existing child support order can be important for a variety of reasons. There are circumstances when a child support order may be modified and parents receiving and paying child support should both know when those situations are. Obtaining a child support...
What should I include in my advance healthcare directive?
Having an advance healthcare directive is an important part of ensuring any estate plan is complete. An advance healthcare directive is intended to help guide medical staff through the medical care and treatment that estate planner wants to receive if they are unable...
What are social media red flags during a divorce?
When you share custody with a spouse, odds are you want to stay as amicable as possible. You do not want to harm your ability to see your child, but are there red flags that might affect your spouse’s custody case? Many people do not see social media as admissible...
Can filing for bankruptcy stop creditor harassment?
Everyone knows about the dreaded phone call from a credit card company. The one where they call relentlessly asking for money. Creditors only care about one thing-getting their money. There is a way to stop these phone calls and letters. Declaring bankruptcy can help...
Why truck accidents happen on Illinois roads
Commercial vehicles are significantly larger than passenger vehicles, which means that they exert more force during a collision. Furthermore, commercial trucks tend to take more time to slow down, so they tend to collide with passenger vehicles at relatively high...
What are the types of alimony in Illinois?
When an Illinois couple decides that their marriage is no longer going to work it can be an emotional and stressful time. There are many details that need to be worked out in the divorce including child support, property division, and alimony. In Illinois, there are...