Keeping up with bills can be difficult, especially if you’re months behind. While deadline extensions are limited, there is another available option: filing for bankruptcy. But before making any quick decisions, it’s important to speak with a bankruptcy attorney to make sure that it’s the right move for you. Income Cuts, Mortgage Debt, and Medical…
In any divorce case, there are several methods and resources you can employ to gather evidence showing that you possess good character. For a parent, using a character witness is especially beneficial when it comes to proving their ability to care for a child. Choosing reliable character witnesses is a challenging task, especially if you…
Being accused of elder abuse, especially when you have done nothing wrong, can be frightening, emotionally overwhelming, and damaging to your reputation and livelihood. False allegations can come from misunderstandings, family tension, memory loss associated with dementia, or misinterpreted injuries. In Illinois, elder abuse accusations trigger investigations by Adult Protective Services (APS), and in severe…
Choosing to end a marriage is a pivotal time in a person’s life. If children are involved, the entire family unit is turned upside down for the duration of the divorce period. Plus, proceeding with a divorce is costly both financially and in terms of irreplaceable time. Cost to File for Divorce In Illinois, the…
Upon getting a divorce, ex-spouses can reasonably expect obligations outlined in the divorce decree to be honored. On occasion, however, an ex-spouse may fail to abide by the judge’s terms. In these scenarios, you have the right to seek enforcement of the divorce decree through the courts. What is a Divorce Decree? Once the marriage…
