Each divorce or child custody case varies as to what is needed to resolve the case. While you or your spouse may know some of the general information being sought your attorney does not. The information you gather will help your attorney to educate you regarding your rights and facilitate a strong settlement. Read the full article here: http://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/in-illinois-what-should-i-ask-for-in-discovery

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In this video, we will discuss what one should ask for in Discovery in Illinois. We will answer the following questions: What is the Purpose of Discovery and Why is it Important?, What is the Discovery Process in Divorce?, What happens if they refuse to provide the requested discovery?, and What happens if they do not comply?

It is not hard to get a divorce in Iowa but it does take time. Iowa is considered a “no fault” state. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/how-hard-is-it-to-get-a-divorce-in-iowa-iowa-divorce-guide-2021

In other words, you do not have to prove your spouse caused your marriage to fail nor does your spouse have to prove you caused the marriage to fail. A Court will let parties get a divorce if either party states the marriage is broken and cannot be mended.

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Trusts are common tools used in estate planning, and other situations which require a third party to take control of an owner’s property to be distributed to a third party. Read the full article here:

While creation of trusts involve several unfamiliar legal terms, the basic idea of a trust is to allow someone else to hold onto your property for the benefit of a third person. For instance, you may have heard the term “trust fund baby” where wealthy parents have created a trust, managed by a bank or other financial professional, for their children to receive payments.

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Trusts are not only for the super wealthy. This video will discuss: What is a trust? Are there requirements that trusts be reduced to writing to be enforceable? What are the requirements of a valid trust? How is a trust created? Are there any limitations to the creation of a trust? How does Iowa treat trusts created in another state?

Discovery provides a complete understanding of the issues and facts. It occurs after you have filed for divorce or child custody—it is the “investigation” phase, and one of the most significant steps in the divorce or child custody process. It is the exchanging of information. Read the full article here: http://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/what-is-discovery-in-an-illinois-divorce-and-child-custody-cases

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In this video, we explain Discovery in Illinois divorce and child custody cases. We will cover things to remember about the discovery process as well as 5 different methods for Discovery: Request for Production, Interrogatories, Request for Admissions, Depositions, and Subpoena Duces Tecum.

Many types of retirement and risk management accounts such as life insurance, 401(k), IRAs, and annuities require or strongly suggest that you name a primary and secondary beneficiary. This will designate who receives the assets from the account upon your death. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/beneficiary-designation-problems-in-iowa-estate-planning

Choosing a beneficiary is usually very straightforward, and often the individual or company managing the account will suggest choosing a spouse or children for older individuals. But your estate planning requires you to choose beneficiaries as well, and if you’re not careful your family may end up spending extra time and money resolving a beneficiary issue that could have been easily fixed before your death.

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In this video, we discuss how to avoid #beneficiarydesignation problems by making sure your various #investmentaccounts and #estateplanning align. We will answer the following questions: Does a will take precedence over beneficiary designations on my investment accounts?, can beneficiary designation affect estate taxes?, can an investment account be pulled automatically into a trust or will upon death?, what’s the difference between per stirpes and per capita distribution?, and can I just name my trust as the beneficiary of all my accounts?‍

This video gives an in-depth explanation of college contribution, what it means, what expenses can be ordered to be paid, and how much a parent can be ordered to pay for college contribution. College contribution is a form of child support to be paid for a child who is no longer a minor child. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/illinois-child-support-college-contribution-updates-for-2020

O’Flaherty Law now serves over 105 counties across Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana. If you have any questions regarding a case or would like to speak to one of our attorneys after watching a #LearnAboutLaw video, give us a call at (630) 324-6666 or send us an email at [email protected] to get in contact with someone from our team.

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In December, Governor Kim Reynolds announced a new $9 million program created through the CARES Act to provide for rental payment assistance to low-income Iowans facing eviction and assistance to transition homeless Iowans back to housing. This program was launched as an effort to help those facing home insecurities due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/iowa-rental-assistance-program

O’Flaherty Law now serves over 105 counties across Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana. If you have any questions regarding a case or would like to speak to one of our attorneys after watching a #LearnAboutLaw video, give us a call at (630) 324-6666 or send us an email at [email protected] to get in contact with someone from our team.

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In this video, we cover the specifics of the new Iowa Housing Assistance Program including, Do I qualify for the Iowa housing assistance program?, What are the benefits of the new Iowa housing assistance program?‍

In a previous article titled “How Does an Illinois Foreclosure Work” we briefly touched on Loss Mitigation options. Loss Mitigation is a general term for options to avoid foreclosure. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/what-are-my-rights-in-an-illinois-foreclosure

O’Flaherty Law now serves over 105 counties across Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana. If you have any questions regarding a case or would like to speak to one of our attorneys after watching a #LearnAboutLaw video, give us a call at (630) 324-6666 or send us an email at [email protected] to get in contact with someone from our team.

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In this video, we discuss your rights in an Illinois foreclosure and answer the following questions: What are Loss Mitigation Rights in a foreclosure?, Is my lender legally required to send me notices during the foreclosure process?, What is the Right to Reinstate in a foreclosure?, and What other rights do I have in a foreclosure?

In Iowa, employees work at will. Generally speaking, this means that an employee can be fired at any time for any reason or no reason at all. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/iowa-wrongful-termination

However, there are some exceptions to this general rule. If an Iowa employer fires an employee for a discriminatory reason, in violation of an employment contract or in retaliation of you exercising your rights, you may have a claim against your employer for wrongful termination.

O’Flaherty Law now serves over 105 counties across Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana. If you have any questions regarding a case or would like to speak to one of our attorneys after watching a #LearnAboutLaw video, give us a call at (630) 324-6666 or send us an email at [email protected] to get in contact with someone from our team.

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Have you recently been fired? Do you believe your employer may have terminated you for the wrong reasons? The following video will cover Iowa and federal labor laws and potential recourse for wrongful termination, including:‍ Discrimination, Breach of Employment Contract, Wage hour and breaks in Iowa Time Off and Leave in Iowa Other Iowa Employment Claims Coronavirus Pandemic and Wrongful Termination.

When getting a divorce, the issue of gifted property often arises. If one party is personally gifted something such as jewelry and they are the only ones who were intended to have it and use it, does it remain theirs after a divorce? Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/division-of-gifted-property-in-iowa-divorces

What if there is a gift given to both parties, who gets it following a divorce? What if the gift is something significant, such as a home or vehicle, and both parties use it?

O’Flaherty Law now serves over 105 counties across Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana. If you have any questions regarding a case or would like to speak to one of our attorneys after watching a #LearnAboutLaw video, give us a call at (630) 324-6666 or send us an email at [email protected] to get in contact with someone from our team.

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This video will provide an analysis of Iowa law and answer these questions on the division of gifted property in Iowa divorces.