The Business Lounge Podcast

Most people borrow money from a bank to buy a home. This is known as a mortgage loan. However, for various reasons, you may not qualify for a traditional loan. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/buying-a-home-on-contract-in-iowa You may have bad credit history, low income or be purchasing multiple properties as investments. For those who cannot get a traditio...

Starting the Wisconsin adoption process is an exciting milestone for any expanding family, but it may also be scary due to the complexities of the regulations. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/the-wisconsin-adoption-process-explained Those who deal with our firm will be assigned their own adoption attorney who will assist them at every stage of the process....

In the State of Iowa, any person, including a parent or guardian of an unemancipated minor, may petition an Iowa District Court for relief from domestic abuse. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/protective-order-by-consent-agreement-in-iowa O’Flaherty Law now serves over 105 counties across Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana. If you have any questions regarding a ca...

This article discusses the rights available to fathers who are not married to their child’s mother, including how to establish paternity in Indiana, and what to expect when petitioning for parenting time. We also discuss the requirements for a legally admissible genetic test. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/custody-and-parenting-rights-of-unmarried-fathers...

A party who is dissatisfied with a decision made by the trial court may appeal the judge’s ruling to the Iowa Supreme Court. The Iowa Supreme Court then decides what cases it will hear and which it will remand back to the Iowa Court of Appeals. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/family-law-divorce-appeals-in-iowa O’Flaherty Law now serves over 105 counties ac...

How do I serve my Iowa petition for divorce? You serve your petition for divorce either personally, by mail, or by publication. As you will see later in the video, personal service is the best and is recommended. A lot of people also ask if they are required to file an answer to a divorce petition in Iowa. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/iowa-divorce-servi...

Indiana law refers to divorce as a Dissolution of Marriage. To file for a dissolution of marriage in Indiana, you or your spouse must have lived in Indiana for at least 6 months. You or your spouse must have lived in the county you filed for 3 months. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/legal-requirements-for-a-divorce-in-indiana O’Flaherty Law now serves over...

There is no defined mathematical formula that the courts use to calculate alimony in Wisconsin. The courts decide alimony or spousal support in Wisconsin on a case by case basis using a variety of factors. Wisconsin spousal support is referred to as “maintenance” in Wisconsin. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/how-is-alimony-calculated-in-wisconsin O’Flahert...

Although there isn’t exactly a designation of “mental health attorney” in Indiana, most attorney’s practicing in the area of probate, in which guardianships and mental health are major issues, should be able to address your questions in this area. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/involuntary-commitment-to-a-mental-health-facility-in-indiana O’Flaherty Law n...

Typically, parties ask for an annulment early on in a marriage, claiming that the marriage itself is invalid, whereas with a divorce the parties simply state that the marriage was irretrievably broken, and no other grounds are provided to the court. Read the full article here: To get an annulment in Iowa you must not only provide grounds upon which the court can grant an annulment, but you must al...

This video addresses various issues that may arise in the rental property that would constitute you to sue your landlord. The below questions give an overview of Indiana landlord-tenant law, and what a tenant’s and landlord’s responsibilities are in a rental property. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/12-issues-you-can-sue-your-landlord-for-in-indiana O’Flah...

The state of Wisconsin provides entrepreneurs with a wide breadth of business entities with which to organize their enterprises. To answer the question which is the right one for you, you must understand what each has to offer, and also their unique drawbacks. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/the-best-business-entity-type-for-wisconsin-small-business Certai...

Illinois provides a program known as unemployment insurance for workers that have suffered an involuntary loss of employment. This program is designed to assist unemployed individuals and their families during a difficult transition period. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/am-i-eligible-for-unemployment-benefits The State of Illinois has a vested interest i...

Attempted murder is a Class B Felony. As such, it could land someone up to 25 years in prison, 70% of that time which is mandatory (meaning they will not be let out early on parole). Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/attempted-murder-in-iowa O’Flaherty Law now serves over 105 counties across Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana. If you have any questions regarding a...

Businesses should be aware that even though their employees are working from the comfort of their homes, workplace policies still apply. In this video is a series of topics that employers and employees should consider when operating in a work-from-home environment. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/legal-issues-when-working-from-home O’Flaherty Law now serve...

The word ‘bankruptcy’ often has a negative connotation, and can scare those who are faced with the possibility of filing for bankruptcy. However, in Wisconsin, the process of filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy can be simple. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/how-to-prepare-to-file-for-chapter-7-bankruptcy-in-wisconsin O’Flaherty Law now serves over 105 counties...

Many people ask, what is an uncontested divorce? Is it like a legal separation, or like when roommates part ways and separate their belongings without disagreement? It isn’t like either situation. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/everything-you-need-to-know-about-uncontested-divorce-in-indiana Marriage is a legal union that requires court action to sever. T...

As of August, 2021, a review of the Indiana 2021 legislative session doesn’t show any major changes to Indiana #divorce law. This video will help you learn about some changes to related laws that have occurred in the past two years, however, and about how to get divorced in Indiana in 2021. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/recent-changes-to-indiana-divorce-...

If you are getting ready for court and are wondering what you need for your #courtappearance, this article is intended to give you some general suggestions of how to get ready for court and how to behave in court. It’s important that you properly prepare for #court because it will potentially have a significant impact on your life. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-ab...

The property tax credit for veterans and surviving spouses is a credit equivalent to the amount of property taxes paid on a qualifying veteran's or surviving spouse's principal abode during the year. The credit must be claimed on a Wisconsin tax return. Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/wisconsin-property-tax-exemptions-for-disabled-veterans O’Flaherty Law n...

Have you, or someone you know, ever been charged with a crime, but not held responsible for one reason or another? In this video, we discuss the differences between various court findings, including: #NotGuilty, #Acquittal, #Dismissal, and #ReductionofCharges Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/acquitted-vs-not-guilty-do-they-mean-the-same-thing O’Flaherty Law...

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...

#Defamation in Indiana means that someone has “published,” verbally or by the written word, something that tends “to harm a person’s reputation by lowering the person in the community’s estimation or deterring third persons from dealing or associating with the person.” Read the full article here: https://www.oflaherty-law.com/learn-about-law/defamation-of-character-and-defamation-law-in-indiana O’...

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

If you are a resident of Iowa and asking the question legal #separation or #divorce, which is right for me, you need to clarify what your goals are and what you are comfortable with. There are many reasons why a couple may choose to file for an Iowa #legalseparation instead of an Iowa divorce, including financial or religious reasons. Read the full article here: If you are a resident of Iowa and a...