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objectives and achieving those goals together.
A little more than two-thirds of Americans who file for bankruptcy do so for the same reason: mounting medical bills. In fact, medical debt represents the top reason people pursue bankruptcy. A sudden illness, emergency surgery, and injuries sustained in a car or...
Mediation provides a means for divorce settlement resolution that may reduce contention and hostility. Opting for mediation also reduces litigation and may help you settle your divorce case sooner. Successful mediation means some considerations before you sit down at...
Unfortunately, someone who experiences a severe accident such as a car crash, fall or surgical error may sustain serious injuries. The harm caused not only affects the injured but can also profoundly affect their loved ones. Knowing how a severe injury can challenge a...
Few people like to think about death, taxes or estate planning. However, periodically reviewing an estate plan ensures that your wishes remain accurate and current. While reviewing and updating the plan on a regular schedule is wise, certain life events can make...
Probate is a time-consuming, expensive property, especially if you have significant assets and no solidified estate plan, including a will or trust. However, you may wonder about a transfer on death deed. This type of deed allows you to designate a beneficiary for...
Not everyone is eligible to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. If you are considering it to address your financial challenges, it is important to understand the eligibility rules. The most important element to consider is the means test. There are a few things everyone...
There are two aspects to child custody: legal custody and physical custody. When one parent decides to move, the decision may impact both elements. Illinois’ dissolution of marriage codes regulates how custody arrangements work if a parent wants or needs to move out...
Divorce is a hard thing to go through. It can be even more difficult to navigate when you have children. When you split with your partner, your relationship with your children may change. Knowing the signs of parental alienation can allow you to know when to take...
Dealing with child custody during a divorce is often a complicated and frustrating process. Although there is the perception that children are more likely awarded to the mother, state law gives married parents joint legal and residential custody of a child born of the...
When a person dies, their assets get distributed to their heirs through their estate. Illinois has an estate tax that gets charged based on the estate's total assets. The federal government also has an estate tax, but the exemption amount for federal estate tax is...
