A Power of Attorney is a document by which one person (the principal) can appoint another person (the agent) to act on the principal’s behalf in regard to financial and property matters (Property Power of Attorney) and health care and personal matters (Health Care power of Attorney). In other words, one person (the principal) can…
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We couldn’t be more proud or happy with the way our attorneys have embraced the professional ethic of giving back with their legal knowledge and skills. Lawrence (Larry) Lobb has become the latest in our office to be recognized for giving back to the community by representing people pro bono (for free) who can’t afford…
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For many people, going through a divorce seems like an endless tunnel with the light that seems like a long time coming. When the light does come, and the process is over, the last thing a person might want to do is to think about death. You are looking forward to a new life! Future…
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The estate planning that you do (or don’t do) will leave a lasting impression upon your loved ones. Will they love you for it? Planning your estate, the extent of your planning, and the thoughtfulness by which you plan your estate is an extension of who you are. It’s your last gift to the people…
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What can a divorce attorney tell you about having a successful marriage? They can say a lot actually. We see all kinds of marriages, including those on the risk of falling apart, those entirely broken and those hanging on by a thread. Additionally, we draw from our own lives, our own marriages, those marriages of…
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While many in Illinois flooded to their assessor’s office to prepay their property tax bill due to the reduction of the property tax deduction on their Federal tax returns, the recent tax reform act enacted by Congress and signed by President Trump contains a significant change to family law matters. Maintenance or alimony payments that…
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Many people may not realize, including some attorneys, that each installment of overdue support owed by a noncustodial parent becomes a lien by operation of law against the real and personal property of the noncustodial parent. That means that these liens “arise” whenever child support becomes past due! This is a kind of super lien…
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As a new year comes, so do the effective dates of many new statutes that Illinois has passed in 2017. Several of these laws involve family law matters. Pet Custody The first and most talked about change is the authority for courts to now determine “pet custody” in divorce cases. We have previously done a…
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Over the last several years, the issue of pets in family law situations has drawn an increase in attention. First, pets were allowed to be protected under an Order of Protection and possession be granted to one of the parties. Starting January 1, 2018, the ownership and responsibility of a pet can now be litigated…
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This is the season to be pro-business. First President Trump and Congress passed significant tax reforms that are intended to help businesses, especially small businesses. Whether or not this occurs will be seen. However, one area in which the Illinois Government has reached out to help Illinois businesses is to lower the filing fees associated…
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