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What is the Divorce Process in Illinois?

What is the Divorce Process in Illinois? Date: 05/03/2022 Author: Prime Law Group Every year, more than 24,000 couples in Illinois get divorced. If you are considering ending your marriage, you are in good company! However, getting divorced involves more than just signing a piece of paper and finding somewhere new to live. This legal process requires a lot of

What Is the Difference Between a Will and a Trust?

What Is the Difference Between a Will and a Trust? Date: 05/04/2022 Author: Prime Law Group Did you know that more than 50% of Americans do not have a will or trust? There may be many reasons for this, such as some of us do not want to think about death, so we put off planning for it. For others,

How to Choose a Personal Injury Lawyer: Everything You Need to Know

How to Choose a Personal Injury Lawyer: Everything You Need to Know Date: 05/03/2022 Author: Prime Law Group 175,000 of us in the United States experienced something that can wreak havoc on your mental life, as well as your finances: Unintentional injuries. If you find yourself in a new job while also seeing the fruits of the labor you reaped

What Time Is Curfew in Illinois? Your Guide to State and Local Laws

What Time Is Curfew in Illinois? Your Guide to State and Local Laws Date: 04/27/2022 Author: Prime Law Group Illinois is the state for kids! Nearly 12.7 million people live in Illinois, and 22.2% are under the age of 18. The state government takes many steps to keep minors safe and learn the law. One step they take is imposing a mandatory

When Should You Update Your Estate Plan?

Date: 04/22/22 Author: Prime Law Group McHenry County Estate Planning Lawyers Winnebago County Estate Planning Lawyers When Should You Update Your Estate Plan? There are numerous reasons why someone would and should update their estate plans. Many may ask themselves, “when should I update my estate plan?” Though there are many reasons to update your estate plan, below are listed

Common Causes for Summer Auto Accidents

https://youtu.be/q7lrNg_sGE8 Date: 04/19/22 Author: Attorney Nicole O’Connor Common Causes for Summer Auto Accidents Believe it or not, studies show that the risk for auto accidents increases during the summer months. For some Illinois residents, this may come as a shock. Individuals who call Illinois home are fully aware of the hazardous driving conditions that present themselves in the winter months. Though

5 Things to Do Before Selling Your Home

Date: 04/14/22 Author: Prime Law Group McHenry County Real Estate Lawyers Winnebago County Real Estate Lawyers 5 Things to Do Before Selling Your Home 1. Tidy Up, Outside Like with most things in life, first impressions are key. Specifically, this is true in relation to homes that individuals wish to sell. Therefore, it is important for you to make sure

3 Tips for Choosing the Right Personal Injury Lawyer

Date: 04/11/22 Author: Attorney Nicole O’Connor 3 Tips for Choosing the Right Personal Injury Lawyer To begin, personal injury can be defined as another’s negligence leading to the injury of a person. To clarify, negligence refers the failure to properly do something. For example, let’s say you slip and fall at a store where a wet spot is not marked. The

Employers Beware: Recent Changes Create Major Roadblocks to Non-compete and Non-Solicitation Agreements in Illinois

Date: 04/07/22 Author: Jake A. Leahy Published By: Prime Law Group, LLC Employers Beware: Recent Changes Create Major Roadblocks to Non-compete and Non-Solicitation Agreements in Illinois In recent years, non-compete agreements have become increasingly prominent as state legislators continue to make an effort to restrict their application to low-wage workers. Consistent with that trend, at the start of this year, new

When Should I Start Estate Planning?

Date: 04/06/22 Author: Prime Law Group McHenry County Estate Planning Lawyers Winnebago County Estate Planning Lawyers When Should I Start Estate Planning? Often, when people turn 18, they’re considered “legal adults” and will be responsible for their financials going forward. Depending on your situation, you may want to begin estate planning sooner than others. On the other hand, many may