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Many Americans don't think they need a will because they aren't wealthy. That is demonstrably false. Anybody who wants to secure their future or their family's future can benefit from crafting an estate plan. Before beginning the process of writing up a will, it's...
You might be more familiar with how the court approaches splitting property or deciding on child custody during divorce. But what about the family dog? In Illinois, there’s been recent legislation approved that can affect which home the family dog will end up living...
Aging Illinois residents can help protect their futures by taking essential steps to plan ahead. When you have a power of attorney, you can rest assured that any critical medical or financial decisions will follow your wishes as carefully as possible. A power of...
As Illinois residents age, many come to see certain parts of their lives differently. As a result, they may want to make changes that could not only affect their lives but also the lives of others. In particular, many may find that ending their marriage may allow them...
Many Illinois residents lead busy lives. It can be a strain for anyone to handle work, home life, social life and various other aspects of daily affairs. The strain of a busy life can often lead to strain in relationships, especially if one person feels that he or she...
Getting a divorce often means having to think about matters that may not have crossed one's mind before. In particular, Illinois residents may have to give more thought to what assets belong to whom when going through property division proceedings. Previously, asset...
Getting divorced is stressful, especially if you and your former spouse do not see eye to eye on important issues you must resolve in order to achieve a fair settlement. For instance, if you each interpret what is best for your children differently, it can cause a...
Addressing one's mental health is becoming a priority for more and more people in Illinois and around the world. In the past, mental health issues were misunderstood or often ignored, and today, more people of all ages are getting the help they need to address those...
Getting divorced is a difficult process, especially when there are children involved. Illinois parents want to do what is best for their kids, and they certainly want to reach the best child custody arrangements possible. However, if a parent is seeking sole custody...
Ending a marriage in which numerous assets are involved can be more complicated than the average divorce. Though high asset divorce can take more time and effort to complete, it does not have to seem impossible. Of course, most Illinois residents facing this type of...
