If you follow me then you know that I loooooove Alternative Dispute Resolution. In fact, I’m a trained mediator myself and I teach mediation as an adjunct professor at the University of Illinois School of Law. There is nothing that gives my heart more joy (well, except for puppies and baby goats) when I am able to resolve divorces through …
Family Law Issues in Agriculture: Equitable Distribution
Equitable distribution (“ED”) is the allocation of the marital estate in a divorce. Importantly, not all states are equitable distribution states; instead, states like Texas and California are community property states. The majority of states are equitable distribution states, but it is important to confirm this with a licensed attorney in the applicable jurisdiction. In way of background, property in …
Family Law Issues in Agriculture: Child Support
Child support in most states is largely formulaic (i.e., a math equation)– basic support is typically calculated by looking at the income and qualified deductions of each parent. However, for most involved in farming and ranching or other kind of agri-business, finding the numbers for the math equation is anything but straightforward. This figure is also used to help calculate …
Family Law Issues in Agriculture: Prenuptial Agreements
Prenuptial agreements are oftentimes viewed as taboo; instead, farmers, ranchers, agribusiness owners, and food entrepreneurs should view prenuptial agreements like an insurance policy for a marriage. Nobody gets on an airplane thinking that it is going to crash, but you still go over the safety instructions. A prenuptial agreement simply notes the safety instructions in case the marriage terminates for …
Cari Rincker to Speak on Food & Agriculture Law to ECIWAA
Principal Attorney, Cari Rincker, will visit East Central Illinois Women Attorney’s Association (“ECIWAA”) on Tuesday, November 19th at 11:45am and speak about food and agriculture law. She will be at Biaggi’s along with the ECIWAA crew that day. Cari is a proud member of ECIWAA and supports women in the practice of law.
Ask Cari: What Are Some Considerations For A Bull Lease?
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Ask Cari: Do I Need To Register As A Foreign Corporation In Every State That I Do Business In?
If you are interested in asking Cari a question to be promoted on her YouTube channel or on her podcast, Ag Law Today, please email Cari Rincker at cari@rinckerlaw.com with Ask Cari in the subject line. Your identity will remain anonymous. Cari’s answers are for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice.