Podcasts

- Jun 4, 2013

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This Podcast with Lavelle Law's very own, James Doerr, explores the limitations and guidelines of breath testing when you are pulled over for driving under the influence of alcohol.  Click the link below to learn more about breath testing in a DUI and how being charged with a DUI will affect your life. 

  • DUI
  • breath test
  • breathalyzer
  • refusal of breath test
  • restricted driving

- May 28, 2013

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This podcast, with Amil Alkass, will discuss the process of changing your name as an adult and the process, and limitations, of which these procedures are conducted.  While it seems like a quick and easy process, there are a lot of twists and turns that could hinder your ability to do so.

  • adult name change
  • name change petitions
  • Illinois name change
  • minor name change
  • child name change

- May 21, 2013

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When a husband or wife finds out about a cheating spouse, divorce is an obvious next step. But many people want to know: can I sue the other woman (or man)? We will discuss the cause of action known as “alienation of affection,” in which a person can sue a spouse’s lover for ruining a marriage.

  • divorce
  • cheating
  • spouse damages
  • custody
  • domestic relations

- May 14, 2013

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Orders of Protection in Illinois Family Actions can provide extraordinary remedies and also some extraordinary hardships.  What is the definition of violence in Illinois. For the person seeking the Order of Protection, it can remove the person from the home who is the source of the violent behavior.  Most of the time when these cases are contested, it is a he said/she said battle of circumstantial evidence.  Whose story makes the most sense?  Veteran matrimonial Attorney Jenet G. Pequeno will discuss what sources of evidence judges use and what the consequences are once an Order of Protection has been issued.  He will also discuss some common pitfalls for individuals who have this against them.

  • emergency order of protection
  • plenary order of protection
  • order of protection
  • violation of order of protection
  • service of an order of protection

- May 3, 2013

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Revocable living trusts (RLTs) are not just for those with estates potentially subject to federal and state transfer taxes.  Rather, there are many non-tax uses for RLTs that can benefit most anyone.  This podcast will explore some of them.

  • revocable living trust
  • Will
  • Probate
  • death

- Apr 24, 2013

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Individuals whose income consists solely of wages from employment generally will have sufficient income tax withholding every year to pay all or most of their federal and state income tax liabilities by the time their tax returns are filed. However, the system of paying income taxes is not as simple for individuals who earn significant income from other sources, such as self-employed individuals. Because taxes generally are not withheld from other types of income, the IRS requires these individuals make payments throughout the year based on an estimate of the tax they will owe, so that when their returns are filed, they do not have large balances to pay. It is important that taxpayers understand and comply with these estimated tax requirements, or else they will face substantial penalties.

  • estimated tax
  • quarterly tax
  • tax penalties
  • filing extension
  • self-employment taxes

- Apr 16, 2013

3.5MB

If you are buying a home using a mortgage, refinancing, or selling your home to anyone other than an all-cash buyer, the home appraisal is a key component of the transaction. Whether you're a buyer or seller, it helps to understand how the appraisal process works and how an appraiser determines a home's value. 

- Apr 11, 2013

3.5MB

April 15th tax filing deadline is upon us, this podcast will help taxpayers who may not have the funds to full pay their taxes on time.

  • IRS
  • taxes
  • payments
  • extensions
  • filing tax returns

- Apr 2, 2013

Eventually small business shareholders will need to be bought out.  The key question is the price to be paid when that time comes.  Learn about the various options, and the pros and cons of each.

  • shareholder
  • EBIDTA
  • stock purchase
  • retirement
  • buyout

- Apr 1, 2013

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While administrative and judicial proceedings have some similarities, the differences between the two are important to recognize as they may affect the outcome of your case.

  • administrative hearings
  • judicial proceedings
  • judicial
  • administrative

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