- DivorceChicago family court litigation can be painful and difficult. Therefore, my goal is to create productive, positive and cost effective family law and divorce solutions.
- Child SupportIllinois child support is complicated. If you are looking for a Chicago divorce attorney who will represent your interests and can explain the law regarding the Illinois child support, please contact attorney Brian J. Thompson.
- Child Custody and VisitationChild custody Chicago – Illinois is a confusing topic for many clients. Under Illinois courts determine child custody in accordance with the best interests of the child. The court will consider all relevant factors including...
- PaternityMothers usually file paternity cases in order to get a court order directing the child’s father to pay child support and help with childcare expenses.
- Premarital AgreementAre you looking for a Chicago divorce lawyer to draft an Illinois premarital agreement? We draft and negotiate prenuptial agreements (premarital agreements) on behalf of parties contemplating marriage. Premarital agreements allow couples getting married to develop an economic plan for the end of their marriage. Premarital agreements do not indicate that the parties expect the marriage to end in divorce. Rather, premarital agreements represent a recognition that all marriages will end, either by death or divorce.
- Spousal SupportIllinois spousal maintenance – If you are looking for an Illinois divorce lawyer in Chicago or the Chicago suburbs who can explain your rights and duties regarding spousal maintenance, spousal support and alimony, please contact my office.
- Legal Separation
- AnnulmentUnder Illinois law, the annulment case must be commenced within in certain time limits which I can explain in an initial consultation to determine if you qualify.
- Theft
- Corporate LawHowever, the articles of incorporation do not address internal governance matters. Instead, corporate bylaws address corporate governance matters.
- Business DisputesChicago business lawyer Brian J. Thompson will form your Illinois LLC or Illinois S corporation. Finally, visit Illinois Department of Commerce Small Business Assistance for general information on Illinois small business law and formation.
- Limited Liability CompaniesHow much are attorney’s fees to form an Illinois LLC? Attorneys’ fees to form an LLC vary. Several online services advertise that they can form limited liability companies for as little as $99 to $359 + state fees. If that is true, why should you nonetheless choose an attorney to form your LLC?
- Small Business Law
- Employment ContractI am a Chicago CPA and Chicago business lawyer. I provide legal advice to sole proprietors, entrepreneurs, startups, and small to medium-sized private companies. My legal practice includes forming Illinois LLCs and Illinois S corporations, drafting business contracts, real estate leases, employment contracts, and tax return preparation. Contact me to see how a Chicago small business lawyer can help you.
- Real Estate TransactionsWhether your transaction is in the City of Chicago or in the Chicago suburbs, real estate transactions can be complex. First of all, buyers and sellers negotiate a real estate sales contract. Typically, a real estate broker represents each party to the real estate contract. In addition, the parties usually use a Chicago Association of Realtors or Illinois Association of Realtors real estate contract form. However, buyers of new construction real estate generally must sign a contract drafted by the real estate developer’s attorney. As you can imagine, contracts drafted by the developer’s attorney tend to favor the developer. For this reason, you need a real estate lawyer on your side.
- BankruptcyDoes filing bankruptcy discharge federal IRS tax debts? Yes, some federal IRS tax debts can be discharged in a personal bankruptcy. Bankruptcy Code Section 523 provides exceptions to the general discharge order entered pursuant to Section 727 (Chapter 7) or Section 1328 (Chapter 13). Section 523(a)(1) does not discharge a taxpayer from income tax debt if the taxpayer violates any of the following 6-part test...
- ForeclosureChicago real estate lawyers commonly deal with foreclosures, short sales, real estate development, sales and leasing of real estate. I represent buyers and sellers of real estate in the Chicago area. I also represent parties leasing commercial real estate in the Chicago area.
- Tax LawFederal income tax issues including IRS tax problems, installment agreements, offers-in-compromise, ways to lower your income taxes.
- Debt Collection