Belleville, Illinois Family Law Blog
Adding a durable power of attorney to an estate plan can be a good idea
Many Illinois residents have taken the time to create an estate plan for their family. An estate plan is an important way for a person to share their wishes about what they want to do with their assets after they pass away. But besides the passing along of assets...
Divorce and business
When spouses are business partners or co-owners, ending a marriage can terminate business relationships. Preparation before your divorce can help protect your business. Complications Divorce can impact business if it is part of property division. It may disrupt daily...
The grounds for divorce in Illinois
Divorce is a legal process wherein one party is suing another party to end a legal relationship. As with any legal situation, the party bringing the case must prove his or her side of the issue to get the desired end result. In this situation, the result would be the...
What Happens if I Die Without a Will?
A will is an important part of an Illinois resident’s estate plan. It provides valuable information about where a decedent wants their property to go when they are no longer living. When an individual passes away without a will that communicates this important...
What happens if I need to move with my child?
Like many other states, Illinois has a law which sets out requirements parents must follow if they need to move and have children in their care who are subject to an allocation order. Allocation of parental responsibility, or allocation of parenting time, is how...
What are the typical documents in an Illinois estate plan?
Many Belleville area residents understand the importance of estate planning. Estate planning is a broad topic that doesn’t just include wills and trusts. It can also cover medical wishes, guardianships, and powers of attorney, among many other things. Although an...
Alternatives to a divorce in Illinois
When an Illinois couple gets married, they understandably assume their marriage will last forever. Unfortunately, sometimes a marriage is not destined for eternity. Besides the traditional divorce, there are two other alternatives to a divorce in Illinois. Some...
Decisions when divorcing
When the United States Supreme Court’s ruling legalized marriage for same-sex couples nationwide, this decision made it much easier for people to marry. Although it opened up the possibility for an increase in happiness, the ruling also entailed the potential of an...
When can I change my child custody order?
The child custody order of divorced Illinois parents reflects current circumstances. This means that as circumstances change, the custody order may need to change along with it. Today we will look at different valid reasons for modifying a child custody order. After...
Will I inherit a family member’s credit card debt?
If your Illinois resident family member dies with no more than the shirt on his or her back and a mountain of credit card debt, the most straightforward answer is, “no.” However, life is rarely that uncomplicated. According to the Chicago Tribune, a couple of factors...
