Estate Planning Challenges and Solutions
It’s not always a pleasant topic, but discussing your wishes for after you pass away is important. It often seems easier to postpone the conversation to a later date, but life is uncertain, and tomorrow isn’t promised. In order to ensure that your family is cared for...
Parenting After Divorce: Summer Vacation Solutions
Everything changes after a divorce. Some changes are good ones: improved mood due to less frequent conflicts with your partner, feelings of relief. Unfortunately, some changes can feel uncomfortable, especially if you and your ex-partner had children. Child custody...
Starting a Successful Business: What Entrepreneurs Need to Know
If you are considering starting a new business, you may be feeling a mix of anxiety and excitement. Putting your idea or your business skills out in the world is certainly exhilarating, but improper planning could land you in legal messes before you even begin...
Co-Parenting Challenges During the Holidays
‘Tis the season for holiday festivities that include gift-giving, eating favorite foods, and spending a lot of time together as a family. If you have children and are separated from your spouse or are divorced, the holidays can be an especially emotional and...
Updated Illinois Driving Laws to Be Aware Of
State and federal laws change often, and it can sometimes be difficult to keep up with all the adjustments. Illinois has made some significant updates to current traffic laws that every driver should be aware of. Here is what you need to know before you get behind the...
Child Visitation 2019 Update
If you are in the midst of a divorce, or considering that option, you already have a lot to figure out. Beyond the turmoil caused by leaving a relationship, you may be feeling worried about finances or family that you and your partner have shared. Going through a...
Talking With Your Parents About Their Estate Planning
Estate planning is an important part of preparing for the future. However, even if you already have an updated Will and have discussed Power of Attorney wishes with your loved ones, you may be surprised that not everyone in your family is as organized. A recent survey...
Tips for Successful Shared Child Custody This Holiday
The holiday season can feel a bit complicated when families are living with divorce, separation, or remarriage. However, no matter if you are newly divorced or have been for awhile, you are likely to focus on putting your children first this holiday season. If you...
Coping with the Holiday Season During Your Divorce
The beginning of November ushers in the holiday season with promises of pumpkin pie and twinkling lights. However, if you are in the midst of a separation or divorce, this season may feel anything but festive this year. Thanks to our experience in Family Law, our team...
Distracted Driving Just Got More Serious
Have you ever been driving and glanced over at the car beside you to see the driver looking down at their phone instead of at the road? Or, if you are honest with yourself, have you ever been the driver who does a quick email check at a stoplight while driving?...
Communicating Safety Laws With Caregivers
The majority of parents have some type of help when it comes to childcare. Whether you use a full-time daycare provider, a family member who helps out after school, or an ex-partner who takes part-time parenting duties, it is important to keep the lines of...
What You Need to Know About Estate Planning
When you hear about estate planning, do you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or uninterested? You are not alone. Unfortunately, many adults do not have an estate plan that is comprehensive and an unexpected death can leave family members scrambling or feeling...
Spousal Maintenance Scenarios
If you are navigating a divorce, you already know that there is a lot to learn about the ins and outs of the legal implications here in Illinois. Add this confusion to the mix of emotions you are feeling, and you can feel even more overwhelmed. Choosing to work with...
Social Media and Divorce
Today, almost everyone has a social media account. While a Facebook page can help you keep up with acquaintances and a Twitter presence can help you keep up with breaking news, social media can also cause major problems during your divorce proceedings. If you are...
Realistic Ways to Get Through Your Divorce Without Losing Your Mind
When you walked down the aisle to marry your partner, you probably weren’t considering divorce as a part of your future. However, with about 41% of first marriages ending in divorce, you may find yourself looking at the ins and outs of divorce. Any divorce is...
Why You Need a Lawyer to Buy or Sell Your Home
When it comes to homeownership, there are many things you can do on your own. Thanks to tips from many DIY websites and resources, homeowners throughout Chicagoland can learn how to prepare their home to sell by upgrading countertops or planting flowers to improve...
Who Gets the Pet When Partners Separate?
When you married your partner, you joined your lives together. You may have purchased a home together, started a joint business venture, or even had children. You may have also shared a family pet. Now that you are separating, you have many stressors, including...
2018 Maintenance Updates for Divorce
One thing is for certain when it comes to law – the process, and guidelines, are always changing. For most of us, a change in a statute or law goes unnoticed. However, when you are in the middle of a litigation, knowing the updates can benefit your situation. Your...
