Some Illinois residents may be on the fence regarding whether they need to end their marriages. They feel that something is not right, but may not yet be ready to file for divorce. It may help to understand some of the common behaviors couples exhibit that could...
Month: April 2019
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Month: April 2019
Construction contracts, change orders and liens
When an Illinois construction company enters into an agreement with a commercial or private property owner, it attempts to cover all eventualities that could lead to not being paid. One area that many construction contracts address is change orders. However, doing so...
Don’t skip estate planning just because you are single
Many Illinois residents are not married and do not have children. This may make them believe that they have no need for estate planning. In reality, it could be argued that single people actually need it more than others do. For example, who will make financial and...
Will you have to pay alimony in your divorce?
No matter how financially stable you are, divorce is a big hit to your bank account, from paying court fees to hiring business valuators. If you have children, you likely will have to add child support. What about alimony (or spousal maintenance)? With everything else...
Did the seller fail to tell you about the construction defects?
You think you found the home of your dreams here in Glen Carbon. You love the home, the price was right, and the seller seemed eager to close the deal. It was only after you moved in that you realize some construction defects exist on the property. Now what do you do?...
Why do second and third marriages have higher failure rates?
Any marriage is difficult to manage, but the risk of divorce is higher in second and third marriages. If you get a divorce once, statistics show that your chances of doing it again increase if you re-marry. But why, exactly, is this the case? Many reasons exist as to...
