On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | Aug 5, 2022 | Estate Planning
People with serious health issues or developmental differences may require support in ways that others do not. Whether someone has a congenital condition or acquired health concerns because of illness or an injury, they may require practical support from family...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jul 28, 2022 | Estate Planning
A special needs trust is an important trust to put into place if you’re caring for a child with special needs. In your estate plan, you can establish a special needs trust that will help provide them with money and assets while protecting their right to the benefits...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jul 22, 2022 | Divorce
Many households today are comprised of multiple generations. It's common for seniors to be taking care of their adult children and their grandchildren or their grandchildren alone. In fact, there are over 100,000 grandparents in Illinois taking care of their...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jul 6, 2022 | Divorce
Many working people are employed in a traditional employer/employee relationship and are issued W2's at the end of the year. However, others work in some form of self-employment, either as their only earned income or to supplement their income from a traditional job....
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jun 29, 2022 | Divorce
Divorce can be an emotionally draining and financially taxing situation. Even seemingly simple marriage dissolutions can end up being drawn-out legal battles. When the spouses are older or have been married for many years, their legal separation is commonly referred...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jun 20, 2022 | Divorce
Unfortunately, children are sometimes used as pawns if their parents' relationship has ended on bad terms. It's not uncommon for parents to stall on agreeing to a parenting plan because they're unhappy with their romantic relationship's demise. Situations like these...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Jun 15, 2022 | Divorce
A divorce is often a devastating event in someone's life, where relationships end on a bitter note. This scenario is especially true when there are accusations of abuse and one of the spouses receives a restraining order against the other. Illinois allows for a...
On Behalf of Erika Eassa | May 4, 2022 | Divorce
When going through a divorce, a common complication is how to split the marital property. Couples may argue about properties, gifts received, and even the family pet. Some assets, particularly those of higher value, create serious conflict in a divorce settlement....
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Apr 19, 2022 | Divorce, Estate Administration/Probate, Estate Planning
When going through a divorce, wills and estate planning may not be high on your list of matters to address. However, you may wish to make changes to what your ex-spouse will inherit after you pass. When getting a divorce, the decisions you make regarding your will can...
On Behalf of Monika Blacha | Apr 13, 2022 | Child Support
Going through a divorce as a parent can come with many challenges. In addition to everyone learning how to cope emotionally, divorce raises many new questions about moving forward. Until now, your children have had a certain level of consistency. Unfortunately, with...