After a divorce has split you from your ex-spouse, you still must consider your child's need to spend time with both parents. A parenting plan is a civil and official way to outline each individual's rights and responsibilities to the child. An Illinois parenting plan...

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Intestate succession and estate planning in Illinois
Illinois has particular laws about inheritance. Your assets will pass along to your heirs according to intestate succession when you pass away. Without an estate plan, your assets are at risk of mismanagement. Continue reading to learn more about how you can protect...
Types of recoverable damages from car accidents
Many factors affect the damage done in a car accident, from your speed at impact to the position of your car. When you sustain an injury in a car accident and the other driver is at fault, you may recover compensation for the financial and personal losses you...
Estate planning considerations for new parents
According to Experian, 76% of American adults believe that estate planning is important. However, many of those same people do not have a will. Whether you have started already started estate planning or not, the birth of a child has significant implications for your...
Even if you walk away from a car crash, seek medical attention
Minor vehicle crashes such as rear-end collisions happen frequently in Illinois. Afterward, those involved often walk away, thinking they have no injuries. However, symptoms do not always appear immediately. Prompt medical attention is important for both a crash...
What is a special needs trust?
If you are raising a teenager who has a serious disability, you may already recognize he or she will be unable to work as an adult. Fortunately, you have the financial means to support your son or daughter during your lifetime. After your death, though, your child may...
Can you modify an existing child support order?
If your paycheck seems to run out before the month does, you are far from alone. In fact, according to reporting from CNBC, the cost of consumer goods has risen an average of 5.4% in just one year. Still, if you have a child support obligation, you do not want to fall...
Illinois residents can electronically sign wills
The Illinois legislature has made a temporary order allowing residents to sign wills electronically and witness signatures remotely permanent. Advocates believe this legislation increases safety and efficiency and lowers the risk of fraud. What does this change mean...
What does it take to get a change to child custody?
After a divorce with children, some issues may arise that require a reappearance in court. If you feel like a change in child custody is necessary, you may want to explore your options. When an Illinois judge decides custody, it is with the children's best interests...
When should I update my estate plan?
Creating an estate plan is an ongoing process. Often, you experience a significant event that moves estate planning up your to-do list, like having a baby or investing in real estate. However, putting together your estate plan is not a one-and-done type of document....