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Dated: March 18, 2021 By: Jean Butler Spousal Maintenance (Alimony) in Illinois What is Spousal Maintenance? Spousal maintenance, or alimony as it was formerly called, consists of payments, from one spouse to the other, after a divorce or legal separation. The payments can be permanent or set for a specific amount of time or can even be a lump sum
Dated: March 11, 2021 By Tracy McGonigle Do Animals Have Rights: A Farewell to Speciesism It is very clear that animals are not treated with the same respect humans give to one another, which, at times, can even be lacking. Animals are a part of this earth with less advantages when compared to human beings. Many people view animals as just
Date: March 3, 2021 By: Attorney Grace Jinkins Time to Sell is Now Thinking of Selling Your Home, but not sure if this is the Right Time? When to Sell? First off, knowing when and when not to sell your home can be a nerve-wracking process, leaving homeowners scared, confused and uncertain. However, the good news is that NOW is
Jean Butler Attorney Jean Butler joins Prime Law Group We are pleased to announce the hire of attorney Jean Butler. Jean practices mainly in family law dealing with divorce, parentage, and child support among many other things. Jean is also a prosecutor for the Village of Island Lake in McHenry County where she works on traffic violations, hit and runs, and DUI’s. In addition
Illinois Appellate Lawyers’ Association Appellate Digest Committee – Andrew J. Mertzenich appointed chair We are pleased to announce that Andrew J. Mertzenich was appointed to serve as Chair of the Illinois Appellate Lawyers’ Association Appellate Digest Committee, where he serves as Editor in Chief of the Illinois Appellate Decisions Digest. The Committee’s flagship publications offers a regular compendium of decisions
Will Remote Schooling Impact Your Parenting Plan in Illinois? Although the first COVID-19 vaccines are now being administered throughout United States, including Illinois, there are still restrictions in place. Many non-essential businesses are still closed or at reduced capacity. Masks are required in most public places, and social distancing guidelines should be enforced and followed. The majority of students are
I Got Pulled Over for Being on the Phone in Illinois Studies have shown that distracted driving can cause serious to fatal car accidents. In response to this research, the state of Illinois prohibits motorists from using hand-held cell phones or other electronic communication devices while driving a motor vehicle. This includes texting or dialing a phone while operating an
Mario Sankis joins Prime Law Group WOODSTOCK IL- Prime Law Group is excited to announce the addition of attorney Mario Sankis. Mario, a former Marine and police officer is aware of the importance to protect and serve. As a result, he brings that prior experience to his clients. Mario looks to continue his practice from the Lake County States Attorney’s
Estate Planning for Retirement Funds in Light of the Secure Act After working for most of their adult life, many people look forward to the day they can retire. However, financial advisors recommend working adults start saving as soon as possible in order to have a comfortable retirement. Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act, typically referred to as
PPP Loan Forgiveness In the November 2020, McHenry County Bar Association Newsletter there was a good article called “The Unforgettable Paycheck Protection Program….” from Mary Miller, CPA/ABV, CVA of Miller Verchota, Inc. where she talked about the year, and the fact that the SBA finally published their loan forgiveness application. She had some good tips, and thoughts. We have re-published