From the fictional homes of Hollywood to the homes of Illinois residents, the end of a marriage no longer holds the stigma that it once did. Divorce used to be a dirty word in society, but now, it is a part of life that many people go through. Because of this, many...
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Month: July 2017
Does fault matter in divorce?
Many years ago, a divorce was only granted if one of the parties could prove that the other had done something so egregious that the marriage had no hope of continuing. These divorces were called “at-fault” and the reasons one could file were enumerated in the state...
Protecting your business from divorce
Divorce is complicated, and as a business owner it can be particularly problematic. You may be the sole owner of your business but that doesn’t guarantee it will be protected should your marriage end in divorce. Thankfully, whether your business was started during or...
The importance of operating agreements to LLCs
Illinois entrepreneurs probably spend a significant amount of time determining the best legal structure for their small businesses. Many of them will decide to form limited liability companies because of the benefits they offer. One of those benefits is bypassing the...
Do your construction contracts help or hurt your business?
New building projects, renovations and demolitions happen all the time here in Illinois. Developers and real estate moguls may look to your company to handle the construction. The question is whether your construction contracts help or hurt the success of your...
Technology meets family law in child custody cases
Technological advancements bring people here in Illinois and across the country closer than ever before. Now, these technologies may play a part in family law issues involving children. The growing concept of "virtual visitation" could become part of child custody...