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The Federal Arbitration Act enacted in 1952 allows businesses to settle disputes in arbitration. Unfortunately, some car dealerships have expanded to mandatory arbitration agreements when selling new or used cars and financing contracts. They expect buyers to sign the contracts to settle future disputes. If you are planning to buy a car in Illinois, it... Read more »
A last will and testament is an integral part of an estate plan. It is a legal document to outline your wishes for how you want to have your property distributed after death. It is important to follow the specific rules for executing a will in Illinois to avoid any challenges to your will... Read more »
Prenup Agreements in Illinois—Everything You Need to Know If you’re in the process of getting married and your future spouse has substantial assets to protect, you may be considering a prenuptial agreement. But what are these agreements? What makes them so helpful, and how can they protect your marriage? Here’s everything you need to know... Read more »
Filing for bankruptcy may be a strong tool to reset your financial position and get creditors off your back if you’re drowning in debt. It prevents creditors from using any further collection efforts, such as phone calls, garnishments, lawsuits, mailings, etc. Many debts, such as medical expenses, credit card payments, personal loans, and more,... Read more »
The process of divorce can be complicated. If you are considering divorce or have already begun the process, you likely have many questions about the next steps and what to expect. One issue that often arises in divorce cases is hidden assets. In other words, one spouse may hide money or valuable assets from... Read more »
You have recently commissioned the construction or remodeling of a home or business. Nearing the end of the work something goes wrong and it results in a lack of payment to your contractors. Perhaps something was not made to spec and you need it done right before final payment. Perhaps you have paid in full,... Read more »
Can a Debt Collector do that? Despite what some may believe, debt collectors do not have full reign when attempting to secure payments for defaulted accounts. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) prohibits third-party collectors from verbally harassing and using other tactics meant to pressure the debtor into making agreements that he may... Read more »
A 2018 report by the United States Census Bureau revealed that about 6.6% of marriages in Illinois end in divorce. Notably, only a fraction of divorces in Illinois are resolved via litigation in a formal court trial. Most divorces are resolved and finalized via mediation. Here is a comprehensive overview of how the divorce mediation... Read more »
One of the most common questions that lawyers get from clients is ‘how long will the litigation process take?’ This is an important question when it comes to planning because it helps you budget for your finances, especially on how you will pay your attorney. However, there is no specific timeframe for litigation cases... Read more »
If you’re involved in a divorce case in Lake County, Illinois, you may be concerned about the potential impact your divorce might have on your children. The state of Illinois requires divorcing parents to attend the Illinois Parenting Course (IPC) prior to finalizing their divorce case and receiving their final order of child custody and... Read more »
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350 N. Milwaukee Ave., Ste. 202
Libertyville, IL 60048
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2100 Manchester Road, Suite 920
Wheaton, IL 60187