Illinois legislation scheduled to take effect January 1, 2019 will make it easier for grandparents to obtain court ordered visitation of grandchildren of unmarried parents who do not reside together. In the past, a grandparent needed to first establish parentage of the child before seeking visitation. Under the new law, a grandparent need only establish that the parent to whom they are related is a parent of the child sought to be visited.
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October 03, 2018
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September 20, 2018
First, get medical attention to those who may need it.
Next, call the authorities.
Then, you should get as much information as possible from the other driver and occupants, including:
- Contact information (address, cell phone number(s), email addresses)
- Driver license information (state of issuance and license number)
- Vehicle information (make and model)
- Insurance information (name of company, phone number and policy number)
You should also get the names and contact information of any witnesses.
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September 07, 2018
If you have reached the point where you feel divorce is your only option, here are some tips to get you ready:
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August 17, 2018
Mediation is a way for you and your ex-spouse to work out the terms of the divorce with minimal or no decisions made by a judge. It puts the decision-making and terms in the hands of you and your former partner. Many issues can be resolved through mediation, including:
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July 26, 2018
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July 19, 2018
Title insurance protects both the seller and buyer of real estate by insuring against financial loss arising from defects in the title. It is meant to protect financial interests in real property against loss due to title defects, liens, survey defects or other matters. A covered party will be defended against any lawsuits attacking the title and will be reimbursed for actual monetary loss incurred from a title defect up to the dollar amount of insurance provided by the policy.
There are two types of title insurance policies -
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July 09, 2018
Getting divorced can be very stressful. Among the many issues you will have to deal with is payment of attorney's fees. Prospective clients frequently ask us how much they can expect to spend. The answer is rarely simple.
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June 22, 2018
This spring has brought persistent and record breaking rainfalls to northeast Illinois. We have been contacted quite a bit lately about people experiencing water damage and flooding issues in recently purchased homes. We are frequently asked when a seller can be held liable for these problems.
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June 14, 2018
Family law is complicated and the inter-personal dynamics involve call for a lawyer with a specialized skill set. At The Law Offices of Thaddeus M. Bond Jr. & Associates, our family law attorneys have these skill sets. We’re confident that the consideration of a few key factors will lead you to our offices and attorneys.
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May 30, 2018
Illinois law requires that the original will of a deceased person be filed within 30 days of the date of death with the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county where the decedent resided at the time of their passing. Although legal proceedings exist to use a copy of a will in lieu of the original, failure to have the original will be costly and will negate one of the primary reasons for having a comprehensive estate plan, avoiding probate court.
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