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....
by Mike Halpin | Feb 8, 2017 | Uncategorized
Do I need a lawyer if I have been sued by my credit card company? In Illinois, you can be sued in small claims court for amounts up to $10,000, so unless you have a very large credit card debt, it is likely that you are being sued in small claims court. While many...
by admin | Sep 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
A substantial revision of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act is among the bills sent to governor Rauner this legislative session. The following is a list of bills organized by topic, as originally published by the Illinois Bar Journal on...
