The Law Offices of Robert F. Kramer, Ltd. Illinois Legal Blog
Why the state’s at-fault approach matters for Illinois crash victims
States get to set up their insurance laws individually, leading to some being classified as “no-fault” or “at-fault” states. It’s important for drivers to know the difference, especially if they are moving from another state with a different system. Illinois is an...
What people preparing for divorce need to know about social media
At its best, social media makes people feel connected to each other. It gives them a platform so that they feel understood by their communities and less alone. At its worst, social media allows for the rapid proliferation of misinformation, dog piling and bullying....
Do I need to update my custody plan if I move out of state?
Negotiating a fair way to share parental rights and responsibilities is often one of the biggest challenges that parents face when they separate or divorce. Illinois law always makes what is best for the children the main priority but also seeks to uphold the rights...
Can I start dating before I’m legally divorced?
By the time your marriage officially folded, you’d long mentally and emotionally moved on. Now that you’re no longer living with your spouse, you’d like to re-enter the dating scene – or maybe you’ve already found a new love interest. Dating before your divorce is...
How to tell family members you’re filing for divorce
Reaching the point where you realize that you want a divorce can be difficult. When you do finally realize that divorce is likely the only solution for your family, you then have to start thinking about the future. The first stages of divorce planning will occur...
How to tell your family about your divorce
The decision to get divorced is rarely easy. Neither is finding out from your spouse that your marriage is over. But whether you initiated the divorce or not, sooner or later you will have to tell your relatives what is going on. Your children, parents and other loved...
Will an appraisal gap derail your homebuying efforts?
It can be hard to make a competitive offer when you find the home of your dreams. Whether you are a first-time home buyer looking for a starter space for your family or you are ready to upgrade now that you have children in your home, it may take weeks to find a...
5 mistakes drivers make after a car accident
After getting into an auto accident, there are several mistakes that some drivers make. To protect yourself and the right to a personal injury claim, it’s important that you don’t make these errors that could lead to you harming your case. Below are five common...
What are the advantages of a discretionary trust?
There Is a lot to consider when you're doing your estate planning, and you may be thinking about using a trust. You know that a trust is a way to set money aside for one of your heirs, but it doesn't require you to directly give them that money the same way that you...
Getting divorced? You need to update your estate plan ASAP
Your spouse is arguably the most important person in your life. They provide emotional and financial support. They help you start or raise a family. They are with you every day and have access to almost every aspect of your life. It is natural for spouses to...