Glen Carbon Law Blog
Is it better to stay married or to divorce when you have kids?
You and your spouse have been together for over 20 years, but over time, you’ve grown apart. Your children are now reaching their later years in high school, so while you’re considering getting a divorce, you wonder if now isn’t the best time. The last thing you want...
How Should You Divide Your Business After Divorce?
If you and your spouse co-own a business, figuring out what will happen to it after you get divorced may be one of the most important issues during the divorce process. When both spouses have a stake in the business it can complicate asset division. Fortunately, you...
Is the issue with your foundation a construction defect?
Foundations often don't get the appreciation that they deserve. Out of all the systems in your home, the foundation is one that you are quite likely to take for granted and rarely (if ever) inspect or repair. However, the safety and stability of your property depend...
Consider protecting your child with a special needs trust
Having a child with special needs is challenging, but nearly all parents overcome the hurdles they may face. Love combined with the fierce urge to protect our children gives us superpowers that we never knew existed. Protecting a child with special needs is hard...
Pension money from before marriage won’t go to your ex
Pensions and divorce can get complicated. However, since a pension may be one of the biggest financial assets that you need to address, it’s important to break it down a bit and examine your rights. First and foremost, if you’re getting a pension, your spouse may have...
Valuing a business for divorce purposes
There is an astonishing number of small businesses here in the state of Illinois – an estimated 1.2 million, according to the most recent federal figures. These businesses only exist thanks to the hard work and dedication of their founders and owners. A divorce feels...
Handling a breach of contract as a company owner or manager
As a business owner or manager, a big part of what you do is ensure that daily operations continued smoothly for the company. Having adequate contracts in place with both staff and suppliers can help you turn the chaotic world of business into something more...
Disclosure when selling Illinois residential real estate
Remember that car you bought a few years ago, from a used car salesman? He must have spent hours cleaning and polishing it. He talked a good and, unfortunately, you fell hook, line and sinker for his ploy and handed over the cash. It turned out to be the worst car you...
Bad construction work can decrease your property value
If you pay for remodeling work or have an expansion built on your existing house, you expect that those investments will enhance the property's comfort and value. After all, modern features and more space can help you command a higher asking price when you sell the...
How sellers hide home defects
Legally, sellers are required to tell you about any known defects with the home before you close on the property. You have a right to know what you are buying. They can’t ignore issues or, perhaps worse yet, attempt to cover them up. These issues directly impact the...
