Serving Waukegan, Libertyville, Lake County, Gurnee & nearby areas of Illinois Posted: December 27, 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 […]
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Serving Waukegan, Libertyville, Lake County, Gurnee & nearby areas of Illinois Posted: December 20, 2018 We are frequently asked by elderly homeowners and their families whether there is anything they can do to prevent their house from being sold to pay for expensive long term care in an assisted living facility. In general, Medicaid will
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Serving Waukegan, Libertyville, Lake County, Gurnee & nearby areas of Illinois Posted: December 10, 2018 In a quest for positive press coverage, our sheriff’s office continues to ignore its responsibilities. Judges must follow the law when entering orders determining when someone must leave a property when they fail to pay what they owe. The
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Once you get past the emotional shock of the loss of a loved one, practical considerations take over. How do I wrap up my family member’s financial affairs and get their assets distributed to the survivors? Answers to these questions are rarely easy and you should seek an attorney to assist you. The first question
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1. Petition One party to the marriage begins the legal process for the dissolution of marriage by filing a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. The person filing the case is referred to as the “Petitioner.” The other spouse is referred to as the “Respondent.” Once the petition is filed with the Clerk of the Circuit
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Serving Waukegan, Libertyville, Lake County, Gurnee & nearby areas of Illinois Posted: October 10, 2018 Among the many issues one must deal with in getting divorced, one of the most emotional issues is often which spouse will get the family cat or dog. The simple answer is that the law treats pets as personal property
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Serving Waukegan, Libertyville, Lake County, Gurnee & nearby areas of Illinois Posted: October 3, 2018 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
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Serving Waukegan, Libertyville, Lake County, Gurnee & nearby areas of Illinois Posted: 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
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Serving Waukegan, Libertyville, Lake County, Gurnee & nearby areas of Illinois Posted: September 7, 2018 If you have reached the point where you feel divorce is your only option, here are some tips to get you ready: Consider mediation as it can save a lot of time, stress and money. Get your finances in order.
Serving Waukegan, Libertyville, Lake County, Gurnee & nearby areas of Illinois Posted: 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
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