Glen Carbon Law Blog
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...
Revise your estate plans after divorce
If you are in the middle of a divorce, you may be looking forward to the day it is over ... to relaxing on your couch, on your own, with a celebratory glass of wine. No more courts, no more assets to calculate, no more legal documents to sign and no more visits to...
Are my ex and I ready to co-parent after divorce?
From child custody to child support — divorce comes with a lot of decisions regarding your children. In the mix of divorce decisions, your living parenting arrangement and co-parent partnership requires careful consideration. Reviewing your relationship with your...
If defects weren’t disclosed, you may have legal options
You were excited to move into a new home until you completed the sale and finally got there. While everything looked good on the outside, you started to notice little issues as you walked around the home. First, you felt like the patio wasn’t leveled. Then, you...
Negative emotions and divorce
Ending a marriage often leads to a lot of negative emotions. Our law office realizes that many people become very stressed out and some struggle with other feelings, such as anger or depression. Moreover, some people are dealing with difficult emotions prior to their...
What are the reasons for gray divorce?
You may have heard the term "gray divorce" a lot in the news lately and wondered what it meant. "Gray divorce" is simply a term used to describe married couples who split up after age 50. You have probably heard about it more often because, according to Financial...
Child custody determinations in Illinois
If you are facing a divorce and you have children, you likely have significant custody concerns. Illinois courts will make a parenting time determination when parents cannot agree with one another. Before your court date, learn more about how child custody works in...
What is a mechanics lien?
Mechanics liens allow contractors to perform their work with some security. These rights serve as a guarantee that you would get paid for work you do on somebody else's land or building. You would already have a contract that outlines all of the terms of your...
