REAL ESTATE LAW, REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY AVAILABLE TO REPRESENT CLIENTS FROM THE ALTON, MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS VICINITY, REAL ESTATE LAW FIRM HANDLING TRANSACTIONS, DISPUTES, LITIGATION, DEED IN LIEU OF FORECLOSURE, LOAN MODIFICATION, MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE DEFENSE, SHORT SALE NEGOTIATIONS AND EASEMENT DISPUTES. FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL AGENCIES HAVE INITIATED INTERVENTION PROGRAMS TO HELP RESOLVE THE FORECLOSURE CRISIS AROUND THE COUNTRY. IN A SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE, THE TWO PARTIES MAY MAKE NEW ARRANGEMENTS SUCH AS MODIFYING AN EXISTING LOAN’S INTEREST RATES, LENGTH, TYPE, WAIVE FEES, OR SOME OTHER MUTUALLY AGREED UPON ALTERNATIVE. DURING THE SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE, THE CLIENT’S FINANCIAL SITUATION MAY BE REVIEWED AND EVALUATED. THIS EVALUATION MAY INCLUDE TAKING A LOOK AT THE CLIENT’S INCOME, EXPENSES AND CURRENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES. ANY SETTLEMENT MAY BE BASED ON A CLIENT’S ABILITY TO MAKE CURRENT LOAN PAYMENTS OR LOAN PAYMENTS BE ADJUSTED TO A NEW LOAN PAYMENT ARRANGEMENT. OTHER FACTORS INVOLVED MAY INCLUDE THE TYPE OF MORTGAGE A CLIENT HAS, HOW OVERDUE PAYMENTS ARE, AND OTHER RELEVANT FACTS. SOLUTIONS MEDIATED MAY INCLUDE ANY FORBEARANCE AGREEMENT INVOLVING TEMPORARY REDUCTIONS OR SUSPENSION OF REQUIRED PAYMENTS, REPAYMENT PLANS, SHORT SALES, OR MODIFICATION OF LOAN TERMS.
REAL ESTATE LAW, REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY AVAILABLE TO REPRESENT CLIENTS FROM THE ALTON, MADISON COUNTY, ILLINOIS VICINITY, REAL ESTATE LAW FIRM HANDLING TRANSACTIONS, DISPUTES, LITIGATION, DEED IN LIEU OF FORECLOSURE, LOAN MODIFICATION, MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE DEFENSE, SHORT SALE NEGOTIATIONS AND EASEMENT DISPUTES. FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL AGENCIES HAVE INITIATED INTERVENTION PROGRAMS TO HELP RESOLVE THE FORECLOSURE CRISIS AROUND THE COUNTRY. IN A SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE, THE TWO PARTIES MAY MAKE NEW ARRANGEMENTS SUCH AS MODIFYING AN EXISTING LOAN’S INTEREST RATES, LENGTH, TYPE, WAIVE FEES, OR SOME OTHER MUTUALLY AGREED UPON ALTERNATIVE. DURING THE SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE, THE CLIENT’S FINANCIAL SITUATION MAY BE REVIEWED AND EVALUATED. THIS EVALUATION MAY INCLUDE TAKING A LOOK AT THE CLIENT’S INCOME, EXPENSES AND CURRENT ASSETS AND LIABILITIES. ANY SETTLEMENT MAY BE BASED ON A CLIENT’S ABILITY TO MAKE CURRENT LOAN PAYMENTS OR LOAN PAYMENTS BE ADJUSTED TO A NEW LOAN PAYMENT ARRANGEMENT. OTHER FACTORS INVOLVED MAY INCLUDE THE TYPE OF MORTGAGE A CLIENT HAS, HOW OVERDUE PAYMENTS ARE, AND OTHER RELEVANT FACTS. SOLUTIONS MEDIATED MAY INCLUDE ANY FORBEARANCE AGREEMENT INVOLVING TEMPORARY REDUCTIONS OR SUSPENSION OF REQUIRED PAYMENTS, REPAYMENT PLANS, SHORT SALES, OR MODIFICATION OF LOAN TERMS. WE HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN REAL ESTATE LAW FOR MANY YEARS. WE HAVE A BROAD RANGE OF EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE HANDLING REAL ESTATE MATTERS. OUR GOAL IS TO EXCEED THE EXPECTATIONS OF OUR CLIENTS. Blake Behme Gilbreth Links, P.C.
Read more$3,000,000 SETTLEMENT IN DIVORCE CASE, DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE LAW FIRM, BLAKE BEHME GILBRETH LINKS, P.C., AVAILABLE TO REPRESENT CLIENTS FROM COBDEN, UNION COUNTY, VIENNA, JOHNSON COUNTY AND GOLCONDA, POPE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WHAT HAPPENS TO A LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT IN A DIVORCE?, ANY LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT, AND TRUST, SHOULD BE AMENDED AFTER DIVORCE, ESTATE PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS IN A DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE PROCEEDING, HOW TO AVOID A FORMER SPOUSE BECOMING LEGAL GUARDIAN OF MINOR CHILDREN, AFTER A DIVORCE WITH RESPECT TO A PREDECEASING TESTATOR BEING SURVIVED BY AN EX-SPOUSE
$3,000,000 SETTLEMENT IN DIVORCE CASE, DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE LAW FIRM, BLAKE BEHME GILBRETH LINKS, P.C., AVAILABLE TO REPRESENT CLIENTS FROM COBDEN, UNION COUNTY, VIENNA, JOHNSON COUNTY AND GOLCONDA, POPE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, WHAT HAPPENS TO A LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT IN A DIVORCE?, ANY LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT, AND TRUST, SHOULD BE AMENDED AFTER DIVORCE, ESTATE PLANNING CONSIDERATIONS IN A DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE PROCEEDING, HOW TO AVOID A FORMER SPOUSE BECOMING LEGAL GUARDIAN OF MINOR CHILDREN, AFTER A DIVORCE WITH RESPECT TO A PREDECEASING TESTATOR BEING SURVIVED BY AN EX-SPOUSE WE HAVE AUTHORED A VAST ARRAY OF ARTICLES TO ASSIST FAMILY LAW CLIENTS IN REGARD TO UNDERSTANDING VARIOUS ISSUES RELATING TO LEGAL MATTERS DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY RELATED TO FAMILY LAW CASES. Blake Behme Gilbreth Links, P.C.
Read moreDCFS LAWYER, DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS) METRO EAST LAW FIRM, BELLEVILLE, ST. CLAIR COUNTY, ILLINOIS DCFS ATTORNEYS, AVAILABLE TO REPRESENT CLIENTS FROM CARLINVILLE, MACOUPIN COUNTY, LITCHFIELD, MONTGOMERY COUNTY AND VANDALIA, FAYETTE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. WE HAVE AN INTEREST IN A REPORT BEING “UNFOUNDED” AS OPPOSED TO “INDICATED”. THE DCFS HAS BROAD POWERS TO MAKE LONG-LASTING DECISIONS THAT MAY IMPACT YOU, YOUR FAMILY, YOUR EMPLOYMENT AND YOUR FUTURE. SEX CRIME ALLEGATIONS HAVE BROAD CONSEQUENCES AND THE DCFS CAN CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION AND HAS BROAD POWERS IN REGARD TO THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN. BLAKE BEHME LAW GROUP, P.C. CAN HELP YOU IF YOU HAVE A CONCERN THAT DCFS HAS BECOME INVOLVED IN YOUR FAMILY ISSUES. WE CAN PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND REPRESENTATION. A DCFS INVESTIGATION CAN HAVE BROAD AND LASTING IMPACT. YOU SHOULD ALWAYS CALL YOUR LAWYER FOR ADVICE BEFORE TALKING TO A DCFS INVESTIGATOR, POLICE OFFICER, DETECTIVE, OR MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT BECAUSE ANY STATEMENT MADE TO ANYONE OTHER THAN YOUR LAWYER MAY BE USED AGAINST YOU BY DCFS, BY THE POLICE, OR IN COURT. A DCFS INVESTIGATION IS NOT A CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION, HOWEVER DCFS AND THE POLICE OFTEN INVESTIGATE THE SAME CLAIMS. THIS MEANS THEY WILL TALK AND WORK TOGETHER. ANYTHING YOU SAY TO DCFS CAN BE USED AGAINST YOU BY THE POLICE. DCFS HAS 60 DAYS TO COMPLETE A FORMAL INVESTIGATION.
DCFS LAWYER, DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS) METRO EAST LAW FIRM, BELLEVILLE, ST. CLAIR COUNTY, ILLINOIS DCFS ATTORNEYS, AVAILABLE TO REPRESENT CLIENTS FROM CARLINVILLE, MACOUPIN COUNTY, LITCHFIELD, MONTGOMERY COUNTY AND VANDALIA, FAYETTE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. WE HAVE AN INTEREST IN A REPORT BEING “UNFOUNDED” AS OPPOSED TO “INDICATED”. THE DCFS HAS BROAD POWERS TO MAKE LONG-LASTING DECISIONS THAT MAY IMPACT YOU, YOUR FAMILY, YOUR EMPLOYMENT AND YOUR FUTURE. SEX CRIME ALLEGATIONS HAVE BROAD CONSEQUENCES AND THE DCFS CAN CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION AND HAS BROAD POWERS IN REGARD TO THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN. BLAKE BEHME LAW GROUP, P.C. CAN HELP YOU IF YOU HAVE A CONCERN THAT DCFS HAS BECOME INVOLVED IN YOUR FAMILY ISSUES. WE CAN PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND REPRESENTATION. A DCFS INVESTIGATION CAN HAVE BROAD AND LASTING IMPACT. YOU SHOULD ALWAYS CALL YOUR LAWYER FOR ADVICE BEFORE TALKING TO A DCFS INVESTIGATOR, POLICE OFFICER, DETECTIVE, OR MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT BECAUSE ANY STATEMENT MADE TO ANYONE OTHER THAN YOUR LAWYER MAY BE USED AGAINST YOU BY DCFS, BY THE POLICE, OR IN COURT. A DCFS INVESTIGATION IS NOT A CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION, HOWEVER DCFS AND THE POLICE OFTEN INVESTIGATE THE SAME CLAIMS. THIS MEANS THEY WILL TALK AND WORK TOGETHER. ANYTHING YOU SAY TO DCFS CAN BE USED AGAINST YOU BY THE POLICE. DCFS HAS 60 DAYS TO COMPLETE A FORMAL INVESTIGATION. WE HAVE EXPERIENCE IN REGARD TO THE HANDLING OF PRE-DCFS, DCFS AND POST-DCFS MATTERS. Blake Behme Gilbreth Links, P.C.
Read moreFAMILY LAW ATTORNEY AVAILABLE TO REPRESENT CLIENTS FROM CARLINVILLE, MACOUPIN COUNTY, LITCHFIELD, MONTGOMERY COUNTY AND VANDALIA, FAYETTE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ORDERS OF PROTECTION AND DIVORCE CASES, NAMES OF PARTIES FOLLOWING A DIVORCE, ESTATE PLANNING WHILE A DIVORCE CASE IS PENDING, WHAT SHOULD PARTIES DO IN THE COURSE OF A MARRIAGE, IN THE EVENT THEY DETERMINE ANY PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENT MAY BE UNENFORCEABLE OR INVALID PRIOR TO A DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE PROCEEDING?, STOCK OPTIONS CONSIDERED AS ADDITIONAL INCOME FOR PURPOSES OF REDETERMINATION OF CHILD SUPPORT AFTER A JUDGMENT OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY AVAILABLE TO REPRESENT CLIENTS FROM CARLINVILLE, MACOUPIN COUNTY, LITCHFIELD, MONTGOMERY COUNTY AND VANDALIA, FAYETTE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ORDERS OF PROTECTION AND DIVORCE CASES, NAMES OF PARTIES FOLLOWING A DIVORCE, ESTATE PLANNING WHILE A DIVORCE CASE IS PENDING, WHAT SHOULD PARTIES DO IN THE COURSE OF A MARRIAGE, IN THE EVENT THEY DETERMINE ANY PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENT MAY BE UNENFORCEABLE OR INVALID PRIOR TO A DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE PROCEEDING?, STOCK OPTIONS CONSIDERED AS ADDITIONAL INCOME FOR PURPOSES OF REDETERMINATION OF CHILD SUPPORT AFTER A JUDGMENT OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE WE HAVE DECADES OF EXPERIENCE REPRESENTING PARTIES IN A WIDE VARIETY OF FAMILY LAW MATTERS INCLUDING WAYS TO CHALLENGE PRENUPTIAL AGREEMENTS IN DIVORCE CASES, DIVIDING WEDDING GIFTS IN A DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE PROCEEDING, INNOCENT SPOUSE FOR TAX PURPOSES IN A DIVORCE PROCEEDING, FOR PURPOSES OF A DIVORCE, AFTER A MARRIAGE, IS IT BETTER TO TRANSFER THE NON-MARITAL HOME TO BOTH PARTIES TO BE HELD AS JOINT TENANTS OR SHOULD ESTATE PLANNING DOCUMENTS BE UTILIZED INSTEAD?, WHEN ARE THE PARTIES DIVORCED, OR WHEN IS THE DIVORCE FINAL? AND OTHER MATTERS Blake Behme Gilbreth Links, P.C.
Read moreREAL ESTATE LAW, REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY AVAILABLE TO REPRESENT CLIENTS FROM THE METROPOLIS, MASSAC COUNTY, ILLINOIS VICINITY, REAL ESTATE LAW FIRM HANDLING TRANSACTIONS, DISPUTES, LITIGATION, DEED IN LIEU OF FORECLOSURE, LOAN MODIFICATION, MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE DEFENSE, SHORT SALE NEGOTIATIONS AND EASEMENT DISPUTES. DEPENDING ON THE TERMS OF ANY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT YOU REACH WITH A LENDER, THEY MAY OR MAY NOT BE ENTITLED TO PURSUE A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT AGAINST YOU. THE “DEFICIENCY” IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE AMOUNT REALIZED FROM THE SALE OF PROPERTY COMPARED TO THE AMOUNT OWED AND A LENDER HAS THE LEGAL RIGHT TO ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THAT AMOUNT. IF A LENDER DOES NOT PURSUE A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT, THERE MAY ALSO BE AN ISSUE REGARDING AN UNEXPECTED TAX LIABILITY.
REAL ESTATE LAW, REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY AVAILABLE TO REPRESENT CLIENTS FROM THE METROPOLIS, MASSAC COUNTY, ILLINOIS VICINITY, REAL ESTATE LAW FIRM HANDLING TRANSACTIONS, DISPUTES, LITIGATION, DEED IN LIEU OF FORECLOSURE, LOAN MODIFICATION, MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE DEFENSE, SHORT SALE NEGOTIATIONS AND EASEMENT DISPUTES. DEPENDING ON THE TERMS OF ANY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT YOU REACH WITH A LENDER, THEY MAY OR MAY NOT BE ENTITLED TO PURSUE A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT AGAINST YOU. THE “DEFICIENCY” IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE AMOUNT REALIZED FROM THE SALE OF PROPERTY COMPARED TO THE AMOUNT OWED AND A LENDER HAS THE LEGAL RIGHT TO ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THAT AMOUNT. IF A LENDER DOES NOT PURSUE A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT, THERE MAY ALSO BE AN ISSUE REGARDING AN UNEXPECTED TAX LIABILITY. WE HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN REAL ESTATE LAW FOR MANY YEARS. WE HAVE A BROAD RANGE OF EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE HANDLING REAL ESTATE MATTERS. OUR GOAL IS TO EXCEED THE EXPECTATIONS OF OUR CLIENTS. Blake Behme Gilbreth Links, P.C.
Read moreALLEGATIONS OF WRONGDOING, CHILD ENDANGERMENT, ABANDONMENT OF CHILDREN, CRUELTY TO CHILDREN, SEXUAL MOLESTATION OF CHILDREN, CRIMINAL CHARGES, DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS) LAW FIRM, METRO EAST LAWYER HANDLING DCFS ISSUES, INVESTIGATIONS, HEARINGS AND APPEALS, AVAILABLE TO REPRESENT CLIENTS FROM WATERLOO, MONROE COUNTY, NASHVILLE, WASHINGTON COUNTY AND BREESE, CLINTON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. IF YOU ARE INDICATED, DCFS WILL KEEP YOUR NAME IN A DATABASE CALLED THE STATE CENTRAL REGISTER, OR “SCR”. YOUR NAME CAN STAY IN THIS DATABASE ANYWHERE FROM 5 TO 50 YEARS, DEPENDING ON THE TYPE OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT. THE SCR CAN’T BE SEEN BY THE PUBLIC. HOWEVER, IF YOU APPLY FOR A JOB WORKING WITH CHILDREN OR WORKING WITH ADULTS WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES, AN EMPLOYER CAN SEE ANY INFORMATION FROM THE SCR THAT RELATES TO YOU. IF YOU ARE IN THE SCR, YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO GET A JOB IN THESE FIELDS. YOU ONLY HAVE 60 DAYS FROM THE DATE ON THE LETTER OF INDICATION FROM SPRINGFIELD TO APPEAL. STEPS ON HOW TO APPEAL WILL BE IN THE LETTER, BUT YOU SHOULD TAKE TO A LAWYER RIGHT AWAY. BLAKE BEHME LAW GROUP, P.C. CAN REPRESENT YOU AS A PARENT, RELATIVE OR OTHER IN REGARD TO ISSUES INVOLVING THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS). THE DCFS CAN BE CONCERNED WITH ISSUES INVOLVING ABUSE OR NEGLECT, ISSUES INVOLVING STEP-PARENTS, MARRIAGE INVOLVING FOSTER CARE, NOT TO MENTION CIVIL PROCEEDINGS, DIVORCE COURT AND OTHER MATTERS. A DCFS REPORT CAN EVOLVE INTO A CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION AND THERE MAY EVEN BE CRIMINAL CHARGES BROUGHT. DEPENDING ON THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE RESULTS OF A DCFS INVESTIGATION CAN STOP YOU FROM FUTURE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. WE HAVE EXPERIENCE IN ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS IN KEEPING THEIR FAMILY TOGETHER.
ALLEGATIONS OF WRONGDOING, CHILD ENDANGERMENT, ABANDONMENT OF CHILDREN, CRUELTY TO CHILDREN, SEXUAL MOLESTATION OF CHILDREN, CRIMINAL CHARGES, DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS) LAW FIRM, METRO EAST LAWYER HANDLING DCFS ISSUES, INVESTIGATIONS, HEARINGS AND APPEALS, AVAILABLE TO REPRESENT CLIENTS FROM WATERLOO, MONROE COUNTY, NASHVILLE, WASHINGTON COUNTY AND BREESE, CLINTON COUNTY, ILLINOIS. IF YOU ARE INDICATED, DCFS WILL KEEP YOUR NAME IN A DATABASE CALLED THE STATE CENTRAL REGISTER, OR “SCR”. YOUR NAME CAN STAY IN THIS DATABASE ANYWHERE FROM 5 TO 50 YEARS, DEPENDING ON THE TYPE OF ABUSE OR NEGLECT. THE SCR CAN’T BE SEEN BY THE PUBLIC. HOWEVER, IF YOU APPLY FOR A JOB WORKING WITH CHILDREN OR WORKING WITH ADULTS WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES, AN EMPLOYER CAN SEE ANY INFORMATION FROM THE SCR THAT RELATES TO YOU. IF YOU ARE IN THE SCR, YOU MAY NOT BE ABLE TO GET A JOB IN THESE FIELDS. YOU ONLY HAVE 60 DAYS FROM THE DATE ON THE LETTER OF INDICATION FROM SPRINGFIELD TO APPEAL. STEPS ON HOW TO APPEAL WILL BE IN THE LETTER, BUT YOU SHOULD TAKE TO A LAWYER RIGHT AWAY. BLAKE BEHME LAW GROUP, P.C. CAN REPRESENT YOU AS A PARENT, RELATIVE OR OTHER IN REGARD TO ISSUES INVOLVING THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS). THE DCFS CAN BE CONCERNED WITH ISSUES INVOLVING ABUSE OR NEGLECT, ISSUES INVOLVING STEP-PARENTS, MARRIAGE INVOLVING FOSTER CARE, NOT TO MENTION CIVIL PROCEEDINGS, DIVORCE COURT AND OTHER MATTERS. A DCFS REPORT CAN EVOLVE INTO A CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION AND THERE MAY EVEN BE CRIMINAL CHARGES BROUGHT. DEPENDING ON THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE RESULTS OF A DCFS INVESTIGATION CAN STOP YOU FROM FUTURE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. WE HAVE EXPERIENCE IN ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS IN KEEPING THEIR FAMILY TOGETHER. WE HAVE EXPERIENCE IN REGARD TO THE HANDLING OF PRE-DCFS, DCFS AND POST-DCFS MATTERS. Blake Behme Gilbreth Links, P.C.
Read more$75,000 UNPAID BACK CHILD SUPPORT RECOVERED, FAMILY LAW FIRM, BLAKE BEHME GILBRETH LINKS, P.C., AVAILABLE TO REPRESENT CLIENTS FROM NEOGA, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, MARSHALL, CLARK COUNTY AND MATTOON, COLES COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ESTATE PLANNING SHOULD NOT BE OVERLOOKED DURING A DIVORCE, CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS INVOLVED IN A DIVORCE PROCEEDING, REAL ESTATE ISSUES IN DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS, UNFILED TAX RETURNS IN REGARD TO PARTIES GETTING DIVORCED
$75,000 UNPAID BACK CHILD SUPPORT RECOVERED, FAMILY LAW FIRM, BLAKE BEHME GILBRETH LINKS, P.C., AVAILABLE TO REPRESENT CLIENTS FROM NEOGA, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, MARSHALL, CLARK COUNTY AND MATTOON, COLES COUNTY, ILLINOIS, ESTATE PLANNING SHOULD NOT BE OVERLOOKED DURING A DIVORCE, CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS INVOLVED IN A DIVORCE PROCEEDING, REAL ESTATE ISSUES IN DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS, UNFILED TAX RETURNS IN REGARD TO PARTIES GETTING DIVORCED WE HAVE AUTHORED ARTICLES TO ASSIST FAMILY LAW CLIENTS IN REGARD TO UNDERSTANDING VARIOUS ISSUES RELATING TO LEGAL MATTERS DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY RELATED TO FAMILY LAW CASES. Blake Behme Gilbreth Links, P.C.
Read moreREAL ESTATE LAW, REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY AVAILABLE TO REPRESENT CLIENTS FROM THE BLOOMINGTON, MCLEAN COUNTY, ILLINOIS VICINITY, REAL ESTATE LAW FIRM HANDLING TRANSACTIONS, DISPUTES, LITIGATION, DEED IN LIEU OF FORECLOSURE, LOAN MODIFICATION, MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE DEFENSE, SHORT SALE NEGOTIATIONS AND EASEMENT DISPUTES. DEPENDING ON THE TERMS OF ANY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT YOU REACH WITH A LENDER, THEY MAY OR MAY NOT BE ENTITLED TO PURSUE A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT AGAINST YOU. THE “DEFICIENCY” IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE AMOUNT REALIZED FROM THE SALE OF PROPERTY COMPARED TO THE AMOUNT OWED AND A LENDER HAS THE LEGAL RIGHT TO ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THAT AMOUNT. IF A LENDER DOES NOT PURSUE A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT, THERE MAY ALSO BE AN ISSUE REGARDING AN UNEXPECTED TAX LIABILITY.
REAL ESTATE LAW, REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY AVAILABLE TO REPRESENT CLIENTS FROM THE BLOOMINGTON, MCLEAN COUNTY, ILLINOIS VICINITY, REAL ESTATE LAW FIRM HANDLING TRANSACTIONS, DISPUTES, LITIGATION, DEED IN LIEU OF FORECLOSURE, LOAN MODIFICATION, MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE DEFENSE, SHORT SALE NEGOTIATIONS AND EASEMENT DISPUTES. DEPENDING ON THE TERMS OF ANY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT YOU REACH WITH A LENDER, THEY MAY OR MAY NOT BE ENTITLED TO PURSUE A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT AGAINST YOU. THE “DEFICIENCY” IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE AMOUNT REALIZED FROM THE SALE OF PROPERTY COMPARED TO THE AMOUNT OWED AND A LENDER HAS THE LEGAL RIGHT TO ATTEMPT TO COLLECT THAT AMOUNT. IF A LENDER DOES NOT PURSUE A DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT, THERE MAY ALSO BE AN ISSUE REGARDING AN UNEXPECTED TAX LIABILITY. WE HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN REAL ESTATE LAW FOR MANY YEARS. WE HAVE A BROAD RANGE OF EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE HANDLING REAL ESTATE MATTERS. OUR GOAL IS TO EXCEED THE EXPECTATIONS OF OUR CLIENTS. Blake Behme Gilbreth Links, P.C.
Read moreDEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS) LAW FIRM, BELLEVILLE, ST. CLAIR COUNTY, ILLINOIS DCFS EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS, AVAILABLE TO REPRESENT CLIENTS FROM COBDEN, UNION COUNTY, VIENNA, JOHNSON COUNTY AND GOLCONDA, POPE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. FORMAL INVESTIGATIONS ARE USED TO FIGURE OUT IF THERE IS “CREDIBLE EVIDENCE” THAT THE CHILD WAS ABUSED OR NEGLECTED AND TO DECIDE IF THE CHILD IS IN DANGER IN THE HOME. DCFS IS NOT SUPPOSED TO TAKE YOUR CHILD FROM YOU, UNLESS IT IS THE ONLY WAY TO KEEP YOUR CHILD SAFE. BEFORE TAKING YOUR CHILD FROM THE HOME, DCFS MUST TRY OTHER WAYS TO KEEP YOUR CHILD SAFE, SUCH AS CREATING A SAFETY PLAN. A SAFETY PLAN SHOULD BE IN WRITING AND MAY INVOLVE YOU OR YOUR CHILD STAYING WITH SOMEONE ELSE WHILE DCFS COMPLETES ITS INVESTIGATION. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO AGREE TO A SAFETY PLAN, BUT IF YOU DON’T AGREE TO A SAFETY PLAN, DCFS MAY TAKE PROTECTIVE CUSTODY OF YOUR CHILD FOR 48 HOURS. DURING THIS 48-HOUR PERIOD, DCFS MAY ASK THE COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY TO FILE COURT PAPERS ASKING A JUDGE TO GIVE DCFS TEMPORARY LEGAL CUSTODY OF YOUR CHILD, SO IT CAN PLACE YOUR CHILD IN FOSTER CARE. SOMETIMES DCFS ASKS A PARENT TO GIVE SOMEONE ELSE FORMAL LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP OF THE CHILD. BEFORE YOU AGREE OR SIGN ANY LEGAL DOCUMENTS, YOU SHOULD TALK TO A LAWYER ABOUT THE RISKS AND BENEFITS OF LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP. YOU SHOULDN’T RELY ON WHAT DCFS WORKERS TELL YOU ABOUT LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP. IF THE STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE DOESN’T THINK THERE IS ENOUGH PROOF TO BRING A CASE ALLEGING ABUSE OR NEGLECT, IT USUALLY REJECTS DCFS’S REQUEST TO FILE COURT PAPERS. IF IT AGREES TO FILE THE COURT PAPERS, YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED.
DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES (DCFS) LAW FIRM, BELLEVILLE, ST. CLAIR COUNTY, ILLINOIS DCFS EXPERIENCED ATTORNEYS, AVAILABLE TO REPRESENT CLIENTS FROM COBDEN, UNION COUNTY, VIENNA, JOHNSON COUNTY AND GOLCONDA, POPE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. FORMAL INVESTIGATIONS ARE USED TO FIGURE OUT IF THERE IS “CREDIBLE EVIDENCE” THAT THE CHILD WAS ABUSED OR NEGLECTED AND TO DECIDE IF THE CHILD IS IN DANGER IN THE HOME. DCFS IS NOT SUPPOSED TO TAKE YOUR CHILD FROM YOU, UNLESS IT IS THE ONLY WAY TO KEEP YOUR CHILD SAFE. BEFORE TAKING YOUR CHILD FROM THE HOME, DCFS MUST TRY OTHER WAYS TO KEEP YOUR CHILD SAFE, SUCH AS CREATING A SAFETY PLAN. A SAFETY PLAN SHOULD BE IN WRITING AND MAY INVOLVE YOU OR YOUR CHILD STAYING WITH SOMEONE ELSE WHILE DCFS COMPLETES ITS INVESTIGATION. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO AGREE TO A SAFETY PLAN, BUT IF YOU DON’T AGREE TO A SAFETY PLAN, DCFS MAY TAKE PROTECTIVE CUSTODY OF YOUR CHILD FOR 48 HOURS. DURING THIS 48-HOUR PERIOD, DCFS MAY ASK THE COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY TO FILE COURT PAPERS ASKING A JUDGE TO GIVE DCFS TEMPORARY LEGAL CUSTODY OF YOUR CHILD, SO IT CAN PLACE YOUR CHILD IN FOSTER CARE. SOMETIMES DCFS ASKS A PARENT TO GIVE SOMEONE ELSE FORMAL LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP OF THE CHILD. BEFORE YOU AGREE OR SIGN ANY LEGAL DOCUMENTS, YOU SHOULD TALK TO A LAWYER ABOUT THE RISKS AND BENEFITS OF LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP. YOU SHOULDN’T RELY ON WHAT DCFS WORKERS TELL YOU ABOUT LEGAL GUARDIANSHIP. IF THE STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE DOESN’T THINK THERE IS ENOUGH PROOF TO BRING A CASE ALLEGING ABUSE OR NEGLECT, IT USUALLY REJECTS DCFS’S REQUEST TO FILE COURT PAPERS. IF IT AGREES TO FILE THE COURT PAPERS, YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED. WE HAVE EXPERIENCE IN REGARD TO THE HANDLING OF PRE-DCFS, DCFS AND POST-DCFS MATTERS. Blake Behme Gilbreth Links, P.C.
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