May, 2019 | Blacha Law Office, LLC

Determining pet custody in a divorce

On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | May 31, 2019 | Divorce

In recent years, Illinois has passed a new law that helps divorcing couples decide who should get the family pet. In the past, the court viewed pets as any other marital property, such as a car or house. Today, pets have a status akin to children in the state,...

Legal battle looms over Trump asylum memorandum

On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | May 14, 2019 | Immigration

Illinois residents who have been following events at the U.S.-Mexico border will likely know that President Trump has called the situation a national emergency. Thousands of migrants have already fled desperate conditions in Guatemala, Nicaragua and Honduras and made...

Solving the problem of passwords for executors of estates

On Behalf of Blacha Law Office, LLC | May 1, 2019 | Estate Administration

Illinois residents use passwords to protect their finances and privacy. These passwords can keep hackers out. Unfortunately, the passwords that protect a person can create problems if the individual passes away or becomes incapacitated. It is good for individuals to...