How to Prepare for Divorce Mediation in Champaign County

Cari RinckerDivorce, Divorce Mediation

Getting prepared for divorce mediation in Champaign County is always beneficial. When you are ready for the meeting, things will move smoother, and more issues will be solved. There are several things that you can do to make the mediation process simple and be prepared for your meeting with your divorce mediation lawyer. Write Down Questions If you have issues …

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How to Protect Your Business from Lawsuits

Cari RinckerBusiness/Commercial Law

Small business owners are no strangers to risk management. Owning and operating a small business entails a certain level of unpredictability. Despite your best efforts to stay on top of supply chains, marketing, sales, competitors, employees, and cash flow, unexpected issues can knock you for a loop. You have survived plenty of bumps in the road and emerged stronger than …

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Three Estate Planning Mistakes Farmers and Ranchers Make and How to Avoid Them

Cari RinckerEstate Planning

Farming or ranching is more than a means of livelihood – it is about preserving a legacy and unique way of life.  Unfortunately, many farmers and ranchers fail to make an estate plan.  The farm or ranch that has been passed down for generations then ends up being sold and converted into non-agricultural use, cutting the legacy short and ending …

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A Champaign Divorce Lawyer Shares How to Handle Text Messages in Allocation of Parental Responsibilities

Cari RinckerCo-Parenting, Divorce, Divorce Mediation, Family/Matrimonial Law

If you are dealing with the allocation of parental responsibilities in Champaign, it is important to acknowledge that evidence from text messages is critical for your allocation dispute. Plan on documenting and printing text messages so they show when they were sent, received, or even read. In this blog, a Champaign divorce lawyer shares how to handle text messages for …

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Episode 46 of Ag Law Today: Livestock Confinement Laws

Cari RinckerFood & Ag Law, Podcasts, Social Media and Technology

I loved this episode of Ag Law Today featuring Beth Rumley with the National Agriculture Law Center.  Hear us speak about livestock animal confinement laws here. Please subscribe on YouTube so you never miss a beat! Share this Article

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Episode 45 of Ag Law Today: Equine Activities Liabilities Act

Cari RinckerAnimal Law, Equine Law, Farm Life, Podcasts, Social Media and Technology

Loved this interview with nationally recognized equine lawyer Julie Fershman with Foster Swift.  You can listen to the episode here. Share this Article

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Episode 44 of Ag Law Today: Renewable Energy on the Farm

Cari RinckerEnergy Law, Food & Ag Law, Property Law

Loved this conversation with Todd Janzen, an agriculture lawyer based in Indianapolis with Janzen Schroeder Ag Law, on this episode of Ag Law Today.  We are talking all things renewable energy.  You can listen to the podcast on YouTube here. Share this Article

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Common Pitfalls in Family-Owned Businesses

Cari RinckerBusiness/Commercial Law

Your family and your business are two of your top priorities. You would not do anything to compromise either of them. But working with family members in a family-owned business presents unique challenges that can cause lasting damage to both if not properly managed. Family-owned businesses are capable of the same success as any other business. Walmart, Chick-fil-A, Comcast, Carnival, …

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Ask Ruth: Egg Sales in Illinois

Cari RinckerFood & Ag Law

Generally speaking, there are two ways an egg producer can sell their flock’s eggs in Illinois. Under Illinois law, producers can sell eggs produced by their own flock directly to household consumers for their personal use without a license or inspection if the eggs are sold directly from the premises where the eggs are produced. If, however you wish to …

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Who’s On Your Team?

Rincker LawEstate Planning

Estate planning is not just about what happens to your stuff when you die. It is about coordinating all aspects of your life so (i) you can be taken care of during times when you are unable to care for yourself, and (ii) your money and property are distributed to the individuals you have selected upon your death, in the …

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A Shelbyville Divorce Mediator Shares 5 Reasons to Mediate Your Divorce

Cari RinckerAlternative Dispute Resolution, Divorce, Divorce Mediation, Online Mediation

Have you recently made the decision to get a divorce?  Are you confused about how to proceed with your divorce?  A Shelbyville divorce mediator explains 5 reasons why you may want to mediate your divorce. When it comes to divorce, you have two options: option one is to litigate your divorce and go to court, and option two is to …

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Reviewing Your Estate Plan after the Death of a Loved One

Rincker LawEstate Planning

The death of a loved one is never easy. Regardless of your relationship with the deceased (blood relative, life partner, or close friend), you need space and time to process and grieve your loss. Once you have had time to cope with all that has happened, you should consider updating your estate plan in light of your loved one’s death. …

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