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Divorce and Marital Properties- Things to Know
The practicalities of divorcing often take a significant toll on spouses, not just emotionally but financially. From child custody to alimony payments and property sharing, things can get very complicated. If you are unsure how your divorce proceedings will affect...
Do I Really Need A Lawyer For My Business?
Hiring a lawyer for your business comes with high costs, so small business owners may think it unnecessary or too much of an expense to have or retain one. However, the fact is that at some point or another in running your business, you will need an attorney. It is...
Hiring A Real Estate Lawyer
Purchasing or selling a property is not just as simple a process as it may sound. The legal procedures around transferring property can sometimes be complicated. In such cases, hiring a real estate attorney becomes imperative. Why are Real Estate Attorneys essential?...
Common Legal Mistakes New Business Owners Should Avoid
Every business needs legal support, but many business owners do not prioritize it. As a business entity operating out of Illinois, you need a seasoned attorney to help with different aspects of the law related to your operations. It helps minimize risk and prevent...
Can I Change My Divorce Attorney?
If you are in the middle of divorce proceedings, you may feel like you need better legal representation than you have. This is not without its difficulty, but if you think a switch is in your best interests, it is worth it. Divorces come with many changes and...
Mediation for Child Custody in Illinois
Getting a divorce is a big decision, and it is even more complicated when children are involved. One of the most sensitive issues that arise from this is the matter of child custody. If both parties would rather avoid the process of litigation or the divorce is...
Partition Lawsuits and what do to about them
A partition lawsuit is a type of legal action involving the owners of a property. If a property has two or more joint owners and they cannot agree to sell or dispose of the property, any of the owners can file such a lawsuit in relevant courts. What issues can lead to...
Pre-Divorce Planning
If you haven’t thought about it yet, having a pre-divorce is the first step to take when separation is sure. Here at Hecht Schondorf, we are passionate about minimizing the impact of divorce separation on family members. Keeping the impending split in focus, plan by...
Property Division in the State of Illinois
Different states have laws peculiar to them regarding property division between spouses in a divorce. In Illinois, equitable distribution is practiced, and we adhere to the principle stated in the equitable distribution statute. 750 ILCS 5/503 (d), Which says," the...
Legal Strategy for Business Formulation and Organization
When a business comes into existence, it is bound to face different challenges, which may be harder initially. It gets easier to deal with these obstacles over time, but you will need all the support you can get to pull through. That's where we at Hecht Schondorf come...