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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 »
POWER OF ATTORNEY DOCUMENTS – COLLEGE KIDS When most people think of estate plan documents, they think that is something that you do when you are older, have a family, have a house, etc. However, that is absolutely not the case! While people under the age of 18 automatically have their parents in charge... Read more »
There are many important decisions to make when selling or buying a home, and hiring a real estate attorney is one of them. A real estate attorney can represent you in negotiations with the other party, help you understand your rights and obligations under the contract, and protect your interests if the deal goes... Read more »
Nowadays, having a blended family is becoming increasingly common. This can cause estate plan documents to need additional details in order to include or exclude children from a spouse’s previous marriage as beneficiaries of an estate plan. STEP-CHILDREN When it comes to step-children from a spouse’s prior marriage, it is up to you to... Read more »
A person who may feel their safety is in danger may request the court to issue them an Order of Protection. The legal order will prohibit a person from committing any domestic violence acts or contacting the people protected by the order. The order also serves several protective reliefs like removing licensed firearms from... Read more »
Many people often wonder how to transfer car ownership after the death of a loved one. While the family may have certain plans or expectations of distributing the car, it is best to follow the right process to transfer the vehicle to another person. There could be challenges and difficulties in handling the situation among... Read more »
Illinois is an “equitable division” state, which means that during a divorce, all marital property should be equitably divided between the parties. Some assets are easier to split, like shared savings accounts and vehicles. But for some, it gets even harder to negotiate who keeps what and who leaves it. This includes dividing a... Read more »
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