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Why Is Establishing Paternity Important for My Child?

Why Is Establishing Paternity Important for My Child? For young or unmarried mothers, naming their child’s father may not be in their plan. Those who do not share a partnership or relationship with their child’s father may not wish to include him in the child’s life. There are a number of reasons why this may be true—locating the father may

Alden Township in McHenry County Illinois publishes 2020 Assessment

On July 7, 2020 Alden Township published it’s 2020 Township Assessments in the Northwest Herald. Alden Township property owners have 30 days from the date of publication to file an appeal to their property taxes. If you are a McHenry County property tax owner in Alden Township and you are interested in appealing your 2020 Assessment, you may want

Illinois Courts now processing evictions

COVID-19 led to a moratorium on evictions. However, that prohibition has now been lifted. If you have a tenant who has not paid or who is in default on a lease, contact Prime Law Group to schedule a consultation. Our experienced civil litigation attorneys will help you get control again. July 7, 2020

2020 Assessments for Richmond Township Are Out!

2020 Assessments for Richmond Township Are Out! Richmond Township property owners have 30 days from the date of publication to file an appeal to their property taxes. If you are a McHenry County property tax owner in Richmond Township and you are interested in appealing your 2020 Assessment, you may want to take a look at the 2020 McHenry County Guide

What Is the Telephone Consumer Protection Act?

What is the Telephone Consumer Protection Act? There are various laws in the United States that protect the rights of consumers. The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) prohibits any type of company that uses an automatic dialing program to call you on your cell phone if you have asked them to stop or have never given them permission to do

What Is the Difference Between a Living Will and a Power of Attorney?

There are a number of different legal documents that fall under the practice area of “estate planning.” The general purpose of this area of law is to assist you in planning what you would like to happen to your properties, assets, and yourself upon the end of your life. Many people will put off designating a power of attorney or

Why Is a Power of Attorney Important in Illinois Estate Planning

May 29, 2020 Thinking about the future can be intimidating, but it is important to consider how you want your wishes carried out in the event you become incapaciated or after you pass away. Under the Illinois Power of Attorney Act, a power of attorney (POA) is someone you (principal) designate (agent) to manage your financial affairs who also makes

Office Lobby Reopens June 1, 2020

May 27, 2020 Dear Valued Clients, We are pleased to announce that our office reception area in Woodstock, Illinois will reopen on June 1st, 2020 in response to entering Phase 3 of the Restore Illinois plan. While we share great optimism towards a return to normalcy, we stress caution and encourage the continued use of our virtual meetings and call-ins to conduct your

Just got hurt at work! What is my next step?

May 26, 2020 No one sets out to sustain an injury at work, but accidents and incidents happen. Every day, workers go to work and never return home the same. When dealing with a work injury, it may seem like a foreign language or process. You may not know exactly how the workers’ compensation claims process works, but this knowledge

2020 McHenry County Tax Bills are out, now what?

May 21, 2020 The 2020 McHenry County property tax bills are out and now can be paid online, by mail or through a drive-thru setup at the Treasurer’s Office in Woodstock. McHenry County passed a new ordinance, which allows property taxes that are not escrowed can be deferred, and then paid anytime before Sept. 15 without any late fees or

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