The Business Lounge Podcast

Iowa passed current legislation that will become effective e January 1st, 2022, Iowa Code § 633.31 which eliminates the sliding scale fee for the settling of an estate. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/recent-changes-to-iowa-probate-law O’Flaherty Law now serves over 105 counties across Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana. If you have any questions regarding a case...

This video will discuss recent developments in Landlord Tenant laws due to Covid-19 pandemic and other notable changes affecting Landlord Tenant law in Illinois. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/illinois-landlord-tenant-law-changes O’Flaherty Law now serves over 105 counties across Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana. If you have any questions regarding a case or w...

Generally speaking, you can understand a passenger as having largely the same rights as a driver who has been pulled over by the police, with a few notable extras reflecting the fact they may not be under any suspicion of wrongdoing. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/what-are-a-passenger-rights-when-pulled-over-in-wisconsin O’Flaherty Law now serves over 105...

During a divorce proceeding in Wisconsin, spousal support, also known as alimony, may be appropriate and ordered to be paid by one spouse to the other for a period of time. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/how-do-i-modify-alimony-in-wisconsin O’Flaherty Law now serves over 105 counties across Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana. If you have any questions regarding...

Check out this video to see if there has been significant changes to Iowa Child Custody laws and Iowa Child Support Laws for 2022. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/recent-changes-to-iowa-child-custody-laws 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...

Probate in Wisconsin (or any jurisdiction) can be a confusing process to those who have not been through it. Probate certainly isn’t of much interest to anyone other than estate attorneys and judges who handle probate. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/7-wisconsin-probate-frequently-asked-questions-answered-by-a-lawyer O’Flaherty Law now serves over 105 coun...

A guardian for an adult is a person or organization appointed by a court to act on behalf of an adult who has been determined to have a functional impairment in decision-making or communication that meets the legal criteria for incompetence. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/wisconsin-guardianship-of-adults-faq O’Flaherty Law now serves over 105 counties acr...

Commercial leases are different from residential leases in that the terms in Commercial Leases can be more complicated and left up to the parties to negotiate. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/5-wisconsin-commercial-real-estate-buying-or-selling-mistakes-to-avoid O’Flaherty Law now serves over 105 counties across Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana. If you have any...

Commercial leases are different from residential leases in that the terms in Commercial Leases can be more complicated and left up to the parties to negotiate. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/5-wisconsin-commercial-real-estate-buying-or-selling-mistakes-to-avoid O’Flaherty Law now serves over 105 counties across Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana. If you have any...

Collaborative divorce and cooperative divorce are types of divorce in Illinois that impact mediation, divorce proceedings and coparenting. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/illinois-collaborative-divorce-cooperative-divorce-2021-updates O’Flaherty Law now serves over 105 counties across Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana. If you have any questions regarding a case...

Do you need to change your will and other estate documents following your divorce to keep your ex-spouse from receiving anything? In this article, we discuss what to do with your estate plan after going through a divorce to ensure that your assets are still protected. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/divorce-and-estate-planning-in-iowa O’Flaherty Law now se...

In this video, we will explain any recent employment law changes that have gone into effect in Illinois. This could be because of recent changes in Illinois or Federal statutes. With the advent of Covid-19, there are some protections for workers that businesses should be aware of to avoid liability and to protect their bottom lines. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-a...

A Wisconsin joint petition for divorce can potentially save the spouses money and time if things remain amiable all the way through the process. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/wisconsin-joint-petition-for-divorce-explained O’Flaherty Law now serves over 105 counties across Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana. If you have any questions regarding a case or would li...

Watch this video to learn what type of debt cannot be discharged in an Illinois bankruptcy. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/illinois-bankruptcy-what-debt-not-discharged 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 #L...

There are a few different types of trusts and the trusts themselves are fairly flexible depending on how they are constructed. Many people often ask which is better, a Wisconsin will or trust? Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/setting-up-a-trust-in-wisconsin-read-these-5-things-first O’Flaherty Law now serves over 105 counties across Illinois, Iowa, and Indi...

When considering getting a divorce in Iowa there are five steps to take that you need to know about. A lot of people wonder what paperwork they will need to get a divorce in Iowa or how fast can they get a divorce in Iowa. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/5-steps-to-starting-a-divorce-in-iowa O’Flaherty Law now serves over 105 counties across Illinois, Iowa...

The Illinois Family Expense Statute (750 ILCS 65/15, 1994) makes a person liable for expenses of his or family. “Family” is limited to a spouse and dependent children, so individuals are not legally obligated to pay for their parents’ or their spouse’s parents’ unpaid expenses. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/illinois-family-expense-statute-when-is-a-famil...

By the conclusion of this article you should know exactly how to file for Bankruptcy in Wisconsin. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/how-do-i-file-for-bankruptcy-in-wisconsin 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...

If you’ve ever had “buyer’s remorse,” this article is for you! We have all made purchase decisions in the heat of the moment and regretted them later. Fortunately, Indiana consumer laws provide specific cancellation periods for several types of contracts between individuals and businesses. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/how-much-time-do-i-have-to-cancel-a...

Business relationships are susceptible to dispute just like family or social relationships. When two or more people have a partnership agreement in Wisconsin and are struggling to work together through a business dispute it can be difficult, if not impossible, to remain productive. If work disagreements eventually become an insurmountable roadblock the partners inevitably ask what they can do to g...

A cohabitation agreement can protect couples who live and raise a family together from a nasty breakup with no clear delineation of who should have what. While marriage and the commitment that comes with it should never be considered lightly, the belief that not getting married frees you from complications is short-sighted. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/...

Most property rights are acquired as part of a transaction as part of a buyer and a seller, with a clear, written description of that property interest. However, there are times when someone may acquire a property interest in land when there has been no formal transaction. If someone follows the following procedures, they may acquire a property through adverse possession. the full article here: ht...

Indiana drivers are required by law to maintain financial responsibility for any motor vehicle accident they might cause. Furthermore, to be considered a “legal” driver, Indiana residents must carry a minimum amount of liability insurance. Motorists have several options when shopping around for auto insurance, but many opt for the minimum coverage required by law. Read the full article here: https...

The #criminal legal process is complex and involves a lot of moving pieces. However, there are certain general concepts which apply to most #criminallaw. This video will discuss some general Iowa criminal law FAQs. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/iowa-criminal-law-faq O’Flaherty Law now serves over 105 counties across Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana. If you ha...

Oftentimes an individual who is considering getting a #divorce in Wisconsin also looks at #legalseparation as possibility. Furthermore, there appears to be some confusion as to what being legally #separated really is. Most people don’t even realize that it is a legal process and just move out of the martial home, considering themselves to be “separated,” which is also known as a “de facto separati...