While the number of couples between the ages of 25 and 39 here in Illinois and elsewhere ending their marriages appears to be dropping, the number of people ages 50 and up doing the same thing has risen. Older couples may not have to worry about issues such as child...
Month: February 2019
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Estate planning is often farthest from college students’ minds
Many Illinois young people begin their adult lives in college. They feel as though their whole lives are ahead of them and that they have plenty of time to worry about "adult" issues. What they do not realize is that no one knows whether they will end up suffering...
Ways the younger generation have changed the face of divorce
In decades past, ending a marriage came with a great deal of stigma, especially for women. As the generations passed and the views of marriage changed, here in Illinois and across the country, so has the way younger couples divorce. With the advent of the digital age,...
Terms in real estate transactions
When purchasing a piece of property here in Glen Carbon, one of the first documents signed after an offer is accepted is the purchase and sale contract. Understanding the language in the agreement could help put a buyer's mind at ease. A couple of the terms relating...
Your new home has issues the seller did not disclose: Now what?
Purchasing a home is exciting. Although it comes with a load of new responsibilities, that will not diminish your pride in owning a home. Now that you have moved in, however, you notice some things seem off. Issues keep cropping up, including mold in the attic. You...
3 mistakes that are common in high value divorces
Divorce can cause complications for Illinois couples who do not approach the situation properly. Though there is no official rule book for marriage and divorce, everything that transpires between spouses has an impact on the settlement. Couples who have considerable...
