On behalf of Zimmerman & Walsh, LLP | Oct 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
It’s been said that 1 in 2 marriages will fail. That makes those with their own business in Illinois and across the country very nervous at the prospect of having to split their business. Even if you don’t own a business but instead own a portion of one,...
On behalf of Zimmerman & Walsh, LLP | Oct 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
With the rise of “gray divorce” in Illinois and across the country, a growing number of people are not only choosing to divorce later in life; they are also opting to remarry. When making the decision to marry again, it is important to consider your estate...
On behalf of Zimmerman & Walsh, LLP | Sep 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
As divorce in later years of life becomes more common, residents of Illinois may want to focus on ensuring that their estate plans are up to date. An estate plan is most beneficial when it is updated regularly and reflects a person’s current wishes. Common...
On behalf of Zimmerman & Walsh, LLP | Sep 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
On behalf of Zimmerman & Walsh, LLP | Sep 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
On behalf of Zimmerman & Walsh, LLP | Aug 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
On behalf of Zimmerman & Walsh, LLP | Aug 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
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,...
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...
