Rockford Family Law And Estate Planning Blog
Helping teens cope with divorce
When parents divorce, they may understandably worry that their young children will have difficulty dealing with the new circumstances. Parents of teens, however, might not anticipate having as many issues. After all, teenagers often seem to have one foot out the door...
Handling a child’s request to change homes
After a divorce or child custody case concludes in Illinois, some children will decide that they would rather live with the noncustodial parent. When a child expresses an interest in changing where he or she lives, it is important for the parents to handle the...
The variables to consider when creating an estate plan
Ideally, any adult living in Illinois will have an estate plan in place. The exact structure of your plan will depend on your age, if you have minor children and the type of assets that you have. It may also depend on whether you or your children have special needs to...
When to settle a divorce out of court
At some point, all divorcing couples have to face the question of whether to go to court or settle out of court. While it can be tempting when dealing with a contentious spouse to fight it out in court, there are some definite disadvantages. Illinois residents facing...
A will does not address everything
Writing a will helps ensure that someone's wishes are carried out after the person's passing. The chances of probate moving swiftly in Illinois may increase when the decedent crafted a properly composed will with an attorney's assistance. However, it's important to be...
Shared custody arrangements can work
Joint custody is not always easy for Illinois parents to make work. They may still be dealing with hard feelings from the divorce and can struggle due to conflict. However, there are ways to set aside the tension and develop a productive co-parenting relationship....
Paying for a child’s college after divorce
One of many things parents in Illinois may need to determine when they get a divorce is how they will pay for their child's college tuition. A parent who has been saving money for a child in a 529 account might want to have the account frozen when they decide to...
How to avoid family fights over your estate plan
People in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin may know that it is important to have an estate plan. However, they may put off estate planning because they want to avoid family drama. These concerns are not unfounded. Sometimes, heirs believe they are being...
Creating an estate plan that reduces family conflict
Creating an estate plan that reduces family conflict When people in Illinois die without an estate plan, the state determines what happens to their assets. This can lead to family conflict. Therefore, adult individuals may want to consider creating a will. Several...
The benefits of an estate plan
Illinois business owners who do not have an estate plan should consider some of the benefits that an estate plan can afford their businesses and their loved ones. One component of an estate plan is a succession plan, which outlines how a business is going to be run or...
