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What Assets Are Subject to Probate?
Posted on December 17th, 2018 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Estate Planning Lawyer When a person passes away, there is a high chance that–whether or not that person prepared a will that outlines how and where they want their assets distributed–those assets will go through probate. What Is Probate? Probate is, to put it simply, the state’s process of transferring the assets of the decedent […]
Emotional Health Of Your Children During a Custody Battle
Posted on December 16th, 2018 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Family Lawyer When two parents are going through a custody battle, it is crucial that they keep in mind how their children may be coping with these changes. The separation of parents and a change of daily living can cause children a substantial amount of stress. Depending on what age your children are, they may […]
Will a Criminal Record Keep Me from Adopting a Child?
Posted on December 16th, 2018 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Bloomington, IL Family Lawyer Adopting a child is one of the most significant events that a family can experience. The adoption process may be exciting, frustrating, expensive, overwhelming and deeply gratifying in turns. As a result, it is generally important to connect with an experienced adoption attorney as early in the process as possible. Although […]
6 Tips for a Smooth Divorce Process
Posted on December 16th, 2018 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Divorce Lawyer in Bloomington, IL The majority of spouses going through divorce, want the process to go as smoothly as possible. It can be painful enough to be parting ways from someone you thought you would spend forever with. Unfortunately in some cases, one spouse wants to make things as difficult as they can for […]
Financial Abuse Is a Form of Domestic Violence
Posted on December 13th, 2018 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Family Lawyer When most people think of domestic abuse, they think of physical violence, such as hitting, kicking, choking, and pushing a partner in ways that inflict physical injuries. They may also realize that emotional abuse, including belittling, name-calling, and the use of derogatory language against a partner, forms of domestic violence. These are two […]
Making the Most of Couples Counseling
Posted on November 30th, 2018 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Divorce Lawyer Couples who have been together for a while often go through challenging periods during which their relationship experiences difficulty and may even consider divorce. At these times, either or both partners may wonder if they want to continue the relationship. Whether they are married or not, couples counseling can be an effective […]
A Motorcycle Accident Lawyer On the Sides of Riders
Posted on November 17th, 2018 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Personal Injury Lawyer Motorcyclists have many unfair biases against them, including that they are reckless, irresponsible, or in a gang. These biases are based in myth and ignorance. On the contrary motorcyclists tend to be avid drivers who are well versed in road conditions of all kinds. They are known for their road safety practices […]
Confidentiality Agreements
Posted on November 17th, 2018 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Business Lawyer Confidentiality agreements, also referred to as non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), can help protect the viability of your business. Essentially, these agreements are written contracts that prohibit employees and independent contractors from sharing your company’s trade secrets along with other protected business information. All employers must take great care when crafting these type of agreements, […]
When a Party Breaches a Contract Agreement
Posted on November 16th, 2018 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Family Lawyer When two or more people enter a contract together, every party is typically under the general assumption that the terms will be abided by. Unfortunately, one or more of the people who are part of this contract may breach the terms listed. When this happens, a business owner or individual person may suffer […]
Will a Custody Agreement Ever Be Reached?
Posted on November 15th, 2018 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Bloomington Family Lawyer The time following a parental separation or divorce can feel like a roller coaster of emotions. You will be facing many unknowns that may include financial loss, housing changes and child custody situations. The list can go on. It’s important to keep your children at the forefront of negotiations because they will […]