Dividing up the assets in a divorce can be challenging, especially in an equitable distribution state like Illinois. Deciding who gets the family pet can be one of the hardest parts of the divorce due to the emotional connection people have to their pets. Are pets...
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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...
Can I get sole pet custody?
A growing trend in our society today is the term “fur baby.” A fur baby is any animal, such as a dog, cat or other furry pet, whose owner gives the same love and attention as they would an actual baby or human child. They may buy the pet clothes, put them in strollers...
Harassment and lawsuits plague people who owe hospital debt
Debt can impact anyone in Illinois. For many, medical debt is the primary reason they face financial challenges. In addition to being unable to pay what they owe, they might be confronted with nonstop calls, messages and other forms of contact. Often, this crosses the...
Taking on debt and debt collectors
Past-due debt is nothing to put off for another day. The sooner you take proactive steps, the less stress you will have in your life. While the final amount may be too much to cover at once, options exist to negotiate significant amounts of debt to much lower...
Six tips for coping with your divorce
The financial and emotional ramifications of divorce can be extensive. If you’re headed towards marriage dissolution or are facing the process now, then you know that it can be heartbreaking, stressful, and completely overwhelming. But as bleak as the future may seem,...
Illinois residents may have the right to cancel a deal
Although it is less common than it used to be, there are still many people in Will County who invite sales representatives into their homes to present products. The idea is that after the presentation, the customer will purchase something from the salesperson. Most of...
Getting creditor relief during a crisis
Many people living in Illinois and around the country have been riding waves of uncertainty during the economic turbulence of the past two years. Adjusting to daily life can take many forms, whether it is downsizing to make ends meet, accepting government assistance...
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...
Does misrepresentation count as creditor harassment?
Having the pressure of past-due bills is usually enough to create stress so it does not help when creditors repeatedly badger you for money. A periodic reminder of your debts is not unfair, but you should know the signs of harassment so you can report illegal...