The Business Lounge Podcast

In a #dissolution of marriage case, the court will attempt to maintain the standard of living As close to the standard that both parties enjoyed during the length of their marriage. For this purpose, the court may order one party to provide financial support to the other. Wisconsin law requires #alimony or #spousalsupport payments after a divorce. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-...

What makes a will valid in the state of Indiana and what happens when one dies with no will in Indiana? Learn about Indiana intestacy laws most Indiana probate lawyers would want their clients to know. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/what-happens-to-an-indiana-estate-if-there-is-no-will O’Flaherty Law now serves over 105 counties across Illinois, Iowa, and...

This week’s Seize Your Business episode features Ron Bandyk, owner of the Grout Medic West/Southwest Chicagoland franchisee location (see - https://www.thegroutmedic.com/tile-cleaning-grout-cleaning-west-southwest-chicagoland/). Ron was formerly an accountant (hence the counting beans reference) that decided to pursue entrepreneurship by purchasing an existing franchise and taking it to the next l...

People change. While sometimes considered cliché, this phrase is still undoubtedly true. You have come a long way from the time of your criminal conviction, and now are possibly considering a name change, or have potentially already undergone a change, maybe in part to throw off the ill feelings of an earlier unfortunate stage in your life. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com...

Iowa prefers to award joint legal custody, which means the two parents share the legal right to make decisions for the child concerning things like education, healthcare and religious participation. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/fathers-rights-to-child-support-and-child-custody-in-iowa O’Flaherty Law now serves over 105 counties across Illinois, Iowa, an...

If you are wondering how to file a Wisconsin #MechanicsLien, this video will provide you with a basic overview on the steps involved. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/how-to-file-a-wisconsin-mechanics-lien 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...

You do not have to lose your home or car when filing for #bankruptcy. This video will discuss what might happen to your home or automobile when you file for Bankruptcy in Wisconsin. We will answer the following questions:  What are #secureddebts and #unsecureddebts? What is an #automaticStay? What is a #reaffirmationagreement? What are #exemptions? Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty...

Termination of parental rights in Indiana can happen in two main ways. Parental rights may be relinquished by the parent(s) when they consent to adoption of a child or they can be voluntarily or involuntarily terminated when the Indiana Department of Child Services (“DCS”) institutes a Termination of Parental Rights action. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/...

Your Local Library as a Key Resource to Your Business Development Efforts? You Bet! Many of us overlook one of the most useful resources in every local community to assist us in not only reading pleasure but job search and, yes, business development for entrepreneurs. Our host, Steve Eschbach, had the distinct pleasure to share some time with Lindsay Harmon, a very good friend and networking colle...

Matt Friscia spent some time with host Steve Eschbach on this edition of Seize Your Business and provided a different perspective on #franchiseownership – having sold a #franchise through Transworld Business Advisors (and eventually opening his own Transworld Business Advisors office in LaGrange). Matt had recent first hand experience on prepping his business for sale and now has taken those lesso...

The answer to this question depends in part on what relationship the putative father (i.e. the man claiming or believed to be the father) has to the birth mother Fathers have rights that a paternity lawyer in Indiana can assist you in protecting. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/what-if-the-fathers-name-is-not-listed-on-the-birth-certificate-in-indiana O’Fl...

Anyone who is considering filing for #bankruptcy in Wisconsin should be informed of the #HomesteadExemption and how it works in their state. Farmers may have asked how a neighbor or another person who has filed for bankruptcy may keep their home. #Exemptions are the answer. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/how-to-qualify-for-the-homestead-exemption-in-wisco...

The issue of vaccination and how it is addressed in schools and the workplace is a rapidly changing issue with many moving parts. This article is not about whether you should or should not get a COVID-19 vaccination but what your legal rights are at this time in relation to being vaccinated or unvaccinated. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/is-it-legal-to-re...

In Wisconsin if you want to have the biological father of a child held legally responsible for the care of that child, you might have to file a Wisconsin paternity action. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/wisconsin-paternity-actions-in-child-support-cases O’Flaherty Law now serves over 105 counties across Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana. If you have any questio...

In this article, we explain Illinois Divorce and Family Law in 2021 including: COVID-19 impact on changes to Divorce and Family Law, A summary of changes to Divorce and Family Law in the past 5 years, Highlights of the IMDMA, and New laws that may affect Divorce and Family cases in 2021. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/recent-changes-to-illinois-divorce-an...

Local court rules, or “local rules,” are rules that most states allow each local authority within the state to establish for their particular geographic area (e.g. Alaska is divided into boroughs, Louisiana is divided into parishes, but most states are divided into smaller geographical units referred to as counties). Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/what-ar...

Mediation in divorce proceedings is a viable alternative to pursuing your divorce in the court. Divorce mediation in Wisconsin can be a lower cost and lower stress process where the parties are able to formulate a plan for divorce that works for them. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/five-things-to-know-about-divorce-mediation-in-wisconsin O’Flaherty Law no...

In Iowa, #divorce is formally referred to as #dissolutionofmarriage," which is a legal phrase for divorce. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/iowa-divorce-faqs-what-you-need-to-know-before-your-iowa-divorce 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 o...

The decision to file for divorce, called a legal dissolution of marriage in the state of Indiana, is a difficult one for many people. Once you make the decision to file for divorce, of course, you want the process to be as simple and painless as possible for you and your family. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/steps-to-file-for-divorce-in-indiana O’Flahert...

If you own agricultural property in Iowa and are face with a foreclosure, there are still some options for you. Agricultural property has different laws than typical residential property. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/how-do-agricultural-foreclosures-work-in-iowa O’Flaherty Law now serves over 105 counties across Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana. If you have...

Evictions are a highly technical aspect of civil real estate litigation. Getting a tenant out of your apartment, or defending yourself against a landlord, can be an exercise in frustration. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/evictions-now-proceeding-in-illinois O’Flaherty Law now serves over 105 counties across Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana. If you have any que...

Uncontested divorce in Wisconsin is a process where both members of a marriage agree to dissolve their marriage. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/wisconsin-uncontested-divorce-faqs 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 wa...

This post is for business owners who are considering leasing a commercial space and want to make sure they understand the lease agreement.  Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/what-you-need-to-know-before-signing-a-commercial-lease-in-wisconsin O’Flaherty Law now serves over 105 counties across Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana. If you have any questions regarding a...

There are important considerations if someone is looking to bring a #divorce or #custody case against someone in who is #incarcerated in a prison or jail. The law provides protections for the incarcerated party, and the costs will likely fall on the person bringing the action. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/how-do-i-bring-a-divorce-or-custody-action-again...

Britney Spears has been in a #conservatorship for the past 13 years, as most pop culture fans are aware. A conservatorship, often known as "adult guardianship," is the legal framework in which Britney's father, Jaime Spears, and other individuals have practically unlimited authority over her legal, financial, and personal decisions. Britney's conservatorship was first created in February 2008, aft...