Language in the recent U.S Supreme Court Dobbs v. Jackson decision regarding abortion raised concerns that the legal rights of unmarried couples of either sex and married couples of the same sex may be facing issues in the future, particularly in states that do not...
Mediation is a current name for the structuring of negation between parties in an attempt to resolve a dispute. It involves retaining a mediator(s) or neutral to conduct the mediation, usually selected by the parties for his/her negotiation skills or industry...
Anyone involved in a divorce soon understands that the divorce and its fallout can become be a never-ending situation. Whether it is spousal support (formerly alimony), property distribution or parenting issues, a divorce interjects both Illinois law and a judge...
Despite how careful you are, accidents and other problems can arise, including those caused by third parties, that put your personal and family’s savings and assets at risk. While you cannot absolutely protect all of your assets from the claims of creditors, even by...
Like death and taxes, a third truth is that eventually you will become unable or unwilling to operate your business. Your failure to plan for this eventuality could leave your family, estate and business at risk. A business succession plan is merely writing down your...
With pension reform and financial issues taking up most of their time, Springfield legislators spent less time enacting new laws that effect business. Some of the new laws taking effect include: Conceal Carry. While a sign has been approved for businesses to post...
Recent case reports show that the law is catching up with our use of electronic communications and social media. These rulings generally favor making all such communications available for use in litigation and limiting user privacy protections, and reveal that user...
One of your worries as a parent is what will happen to your children if you cannot care for them. While the common law has the answer if you fail to plan or make your wishes known, custodial care and judicial appointment of a guardian for your children and your...
The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 enacted on December 31, 2012 was publicized as reducing income tax rates for all but the most wealthy Americans, but surprisingly the main provisions of the federal estate tax survived intact. As of January 1, 2013, the federal...
Organizing and having essential personal documents available is not only beneficial to you, but could be a godsend to your family and heirs should you become disabled and after you die. Your essential personal documents include: Citizenship, passport, social security...
