by admin | Jul 12, 2017 | Uncategorized
Illinois law requires probate proceedings in the event a parent passed away and she owned either any real estate or personal property of $100,000.00 or more. However, if your mom passes away with no real estate and her other assets are less than $100,000.00 at the...
by admin | Jul 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
As the temperature rises, and other major sports wrap up for the year, many of us will begin to pay more attention to baseball and softball. Whether it is an afternoon on the couch watching your favorite team, or spending the weekend with your children at a...
by admin | Jun 29, 2017 | Uncategorized
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision regarding barred stale claims during bankruptcy proceedings and violations under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Midland Funding LLC v. Johnson was originally heard in the Southern District of Alabama. The specifics...
by Mike Halpin | Feb 15, 2017 | Uncategorized
Can I get alimony while my divorce is pending? Leaving your spouse is a huge decision, and it comes with lots of financial fallout. Many people worry whether they’ll be able to support themselves on their own income, especially if they’ve been a stay at home parent....
by Mike Halpin | Feb 8, 2017 | Uncategorized
Do I need a lawyer if I have been sued by my credit card company? In Illinois, you can be sued in small claims court for amounts up to $10,000, so unless you have a very large credit card debt, it is likely that you are being sued in small claims court. While many...
by admin | Jul 15, 2016 | Blog
As we noted in Part 1, a substantial revision of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act is among the bills sent to governor Rauner this legislative session. The following is the second list of bills organized by topic, as originally published by the...
by admin | Jul 15, 2016 | Blog
Interview with Carrie Clark, Attorney at McCarthy, Callas & Feeney, P.C., Rock Island, Illinois Q. Ms. Clark you have had some recent experience in handling some high profile cases. A. Yes, apparently they are getting some attention here. Q. ...
by admin | Sep 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
A substantial revision of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act is among the bills sent to governor Rauner this legislative session. The following is a list of bills organized by topic, as originally published by the Illinois Bar Journal on...
by admin | Jul 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
After I leave my job, do I still get paid for my unused earned vacation or sick time? In Illinois, a former employee is entitled to collect the monetary equivalent of his/her vacation time earned as long as the employment contract, agreement, or policy states that...
by admin | Mar 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
Most people assume that they will never become disabled during their lifetime. However, a 20 year-old worker actually has a 3-in-10 chance of becoming disabled before they reach retirement. If you have a severe medical condition that is expected to last at least one...
