On behalf of Zimmerman & Walsh, LLP | Jul 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
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....
On behalf of Zimmerman & Walsh, LLP | Jul 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
On behalf of Zimmerman & Walsh, LLP | Jul 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
On behalf of Zimmerman & Walsh, LLP | Jul 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
On behalf of Zimmerman & Walsh, LLP | Jun 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
Divorce is often a difficult process, but there are additional considerations for older adults. They may already be retired or close to retirement, and this can mean they might be less able to recover financially from divorce since there are fewer or no working years...
On behalf of Zimmerman & Walsh, LLP | May 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
People going who are contemplating or going through a divorce in Illinois need to be conscious of their social media pages and what they present to the public. If the general public is able to see something, a person should assume that their spouse or their divorce...
On behalf of Zimmerman & Walsh, LLP | May 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
It should come as no surprise to Illinois residents that raising a child is expensive. Even if one’s schooling is free, textbooks, childcare, medical visits, school trips and extracurricular activities create added expenses that the parents must pay for out-of-pocket....
On behalf of Zimmerman & Walsh, LLP | Apr 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
Illinois courts allow parents to tailor their parenting plans to meet their needs. When parents reach a custody and parenting time agreement, they can include details that apply to their particular situation. While it might seem easiest to use a standard parenting...
On behalf of Zimmerman & Walsh, LLP | Mar 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
Business owners in Illinois who run the company with a spouse and who are getting a divorce will have to decide what to do with the company. In many cases, couples prefer for one person to buy out the other, but this is only possible if the purchaser has enough...
On behalf of Zimmerman & Walsh, LLP | Mar 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
An Illinois power of attorney basically means that a person is trusting another with financial decisions to the fullest extent. If the person with that power has not been fully vetted or is not closely monitored, the consequences of this can be disastrous. This is the...
