Contested Divorce Process
Contested Divorce Process What is the process for completing a contested divorce? One of the most common questions that we receive is in regard to the possible steps that are involved in completing a contested divorce. Our flowchart on this page shows the potential steps that you may encounter when completing a contested divorce in […]
Flat Fee Divorce
Hicks & Spector L.L.C. offers a flat fee option for certain types of divorce. What is a flat fee for divorce? You pay one amount at the beginning of the process and no further payments are needed. Each case varies in complexity. The attorney will quote the flat fee based on your individual case. Typically, […]
Revocable Living Trust: A Comprehensive Guide
A revocable living trust is a legal document that is used to manage an individual’s assets during their lifetime and distribute them after their death. The trust is created by the grantor, who is the person who owns the assets, and the trustee, who is the person responsible for managing the assets in the trust. […]
Save Money on Attorney’s Fees
4 Tips to Save Money on Attorney’s Fees in your Family case Get Organized Throughout your case, you will need to provide information to your attorney to assist in your representation. Information may include financial documents as well as text messages and social media posts. Do not pay your attorney or their staff to organize […]
Who claims children for tax purposes?
Who claims children for tax purposes? You can find the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act at 750 ILCS 5/. This statute also applies to cases involving children where the parents have not been married. This is a basic overview of family law in Illinois. You should consult an attorney to discuss how the […]