Child Support Updates for 2025
Child Support: Key Facts for Families in IllinoisUpdated for 2025Child support is an essential aspect of family law that ensures children receive the financial support they need after a separation or divorce. For parents in Illinois, understanding the latest guidelines, including updates to Section 505, can make all the difference in navigating child support cases […]
How does a Trust differ from a Will in Estate Planning?
Definition -Will: A legal document that outlines how a person’s assets and affairs will be handled after their death. It only takes effect upon death and is subject to probate. -Trust: A legal arrangement where a trustee holds and manages assets on behalf of beneficiaries. Trusts can take effect during a person’s lifetime or after […]
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. […]