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...
On behalf of Zimmerman & Walsh, LLP | Mar 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
A divorce is a complex legal process that ends the relationship between two individuals who were previously joined in marriage. The paths that couples take to divorce can look different for everyone, but the issues that distinct couples may confront as they separate...
On behalf of Zimmerman & Walsh, LLP | Jan 20, 2020 | Trusts, Uncategorized
With the average life span of an American with certain disabilities getting longer, the amount of overall care they require could also be on the rise. Taking care of family members in need can be an essential part of estate planning, and setting up the appropriate...
On behalf of Zimmerman & Walsh, LLP | Dec 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
Just as every family and every divorce is different, every child is different as well. Any mom or dad with more than one kid can tell you that each child has their own strengths, skills and needs that require different parenting techniques. A parenting time plan is no...
On behalf of Zimmerman & Walsh, LLP | Sep 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
Newly downsized baby boomers and empty nesters in Illinois may have a rewarding experience when taking in a foster child while he or she is in search of a forever home. In Winnebago County, there are approximately 600 children who are in foster care, as reported by...
On behalf of Zimmerman & Walsh, LLP | Jun 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
Creating a will is one of the most important things you can accomplish for yourself and your loved ones. A will is the foundation of your estate plan, which is a way for you to spell out your wishes and protect your assets and family. But there can be a lot of...
