Fighting Foreclosure Requires Preparation and Help
Foreclosure is a harsh reality and comes without prior notice. It happens because every mortgage is legally covered, by contractual term, that a foreclosure will occur in case of non-payment. Ideally, avoiding circumstances that lead to foreclosure in Illinois is the best course of action, but financial hardships can make it difficult. You need the help of an experienced lawyer in this case, who can help you avoid a foreclosure. The Initial Process Learning about foreclosure allows you to prepare yourself better. Most of the mortgage laws appli... Read more
Child Support Payments – The Harsh Reality of a Divorce
A divorce does not free you of your liabilities and legal responsibilities towards your partner or your children. Even with a divorce and not having custody, you can be held responsible for supporting the educational, physical, emotional and psychological needs of your children. The level of support you must provide is often determined in terms of child support payments that an Illinois court decides during divorce proceedings. Child support is a vast and complex area of law, and it is essential that you know it well to ensure that your interes... Read more
Legalities of Co-Ownership of a Property in Illinois
Co-ownership is when two or more individuals share ownership interest of a piece of land or any other form of real estate. In Illinois, several laws and regulations are in place that require co-owners to mutually agree upon how the property title will be held by all parties involved. Generally, there are 3 ways a title can be held in co-ownership: tenants in common, tenancy by the entirety, and joint tenants with ownership rights. Deciding the property title will determine the legal authorities and rights of outside creditors, as well as how it... Read more
Understanding Holiday Parenting Time Arrangements in Illinois
Several holidays are lined up during this month. Most people are likely to be excited about spending quality, joyous time with their family and friends during the holiday season, but divorced parents may still be uncertain about whether they will be able to spend time with their children this year. Illinois family laws were recently modified to make sure the children are able to spend adequate amount of time with both parents. Which parent will take care of their child for how many days is included in a parenting plan that comprises of a regula... Read more
Illinois Child Support Law and Shared Parenting Time
Since 1984, child support payments were calculated using the percentage shares model in Illinois until 2017. Public Act 99-0764 was signed into law by Governor of Illinois on August, 12, 2016, announcing a new way of calculating child support in divorce cases. On July, 1, 2017, the new law was put into effect, modifying two sections of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (IMDMA), 750 ILCS 5/510 and 750 ILCS 5/505. Now, Illinois family law uses the income shares model that has been enforced in several other states as well. One ... Read more
Property Defects and Issues – What a Seller is Legally Required to Disclose
Several laws and regulations have been enforced to protect homebuyers from unpleasant surprises and fraud when they purchase a property. Sellers are required to disclose certain information to the buying party pertaining to the condition of the house. Generally referred to as transfer disclosures, this type of information enlightens buyers about the existing legal, physical, environmental, and neighborhood problems among others. It helps them make a well-grounded decision about whether the property is worth the investment based on the facts and... Read more
The Legal Way of Ending a Residential Lease
Generally, a written residential lease is valid for a specific duration, such as one year or more, and is subject to renewal every time a tenant wants to continue living in the rental property. If you look at this from a landlord’s perspective, it is quite beneficial because they do not have to dedicate time and resources for finding a new tenant during the lease term. On the other hand, a tenant may want to keep residing in the rental property for the period stated in the lease. However, circumstances change and each party may want to end th... Read more
What are Grandparent Rights in Illinois?
Grandparents are an important part of a family, and love their grandchildren as they love their own children. They provide affection, love, attention, and advice to their grandchildren that contributes to raising them to be good, responsible adults. However, if parents get divorced or the relationship between parents and grandparents is severed for any reason whatsoever, grandparents are given limited legal rights to visitation in Illinois. Certain circumstances arise when a child cannot live with one or both parents and courts turn to non-pare... Read more
When Collaborative Divorce is the Right Choice
Divorce is a complex and emotionally distressing process that can have lasting effects on your mental health, emotions, finances, relationships with family members, and children’s psyches. Situations become worse when you go through a contested divorce and your ex-spouse starts tossing accusations and insults to shake your position and secure a better deal for themselves. In most litigated divorces, the needs and emotional wellbeing of children are overlooked, leading to lifelong scars of the separation of the parents and absence of their lov... Read more
Common Property Title Issues: How can an Attorney Help you?
Whether you are a first-time buyer or have been involved in several real estate transactions, it is essential you are aware of different kinds of issues that can arise during the process. In most cases, disputes occur pertaining the title of a property that can lead to headaches and delays in resolving the matter before closing. If not pursued with diligence, these issues can become a source of liability for you, as there may be several legal implications associated with it. It is best to work with an experienced real estate attorney who can th... Read more