by Mike Halpin | Jan 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
There is a new family-law act that attempts to streamline the divorce process. Public Act 100-0520 takes effect in June of 2018 and makes changes to the Code of Civil Procedure and the Illinois Dissolution of Marriage and Marriage Act (IMDMA). This new act focuses on...
by admin | Oct 31, 2017 | Uncategorized
Since the housing market crash in 2008, more and more people are choosing to buy on contract instead of seeking a traditional mortgage. What this means is buyers are choosing to live in a house while directly paying the seller a contract payment over time instead of...
by admin | Jul 12, 2017 | Uncategorized
Illinois law requires probate proceedings in the event a parent passed away and she owned either any real estate or personal property of $100,000.00 or more. However, if your mom passes away with no real estate and her other assets are less than $100,000.00 at the...
by admin | Jul 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
As the temperature rises, and other major sports wrap up for the year, many of us will begin to pay more attention to baseball and softball. Whether it is an afternoon on the couch watching your favorite team, or spending the weekend with your children at a...
by admin | Jun 29, 2017 | Uncategorized
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision regarding barred stale claims during bankruptcy proceedings and violations under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Midland Funding LLC v. Johnson was originally heard in the Southern District of Alabama. The specifics...
by Mike Halpin | Feb 15, 2017 | Uncategorized
Can I get alimony while my divorce is pending? Leaving your spouse is a huge decision, and it comes with lots of financial fallout. Many people worry whether they’ll be able to support themselves on their own income, especially if they’ve been a stay at home parent....
