The Lawyers of Distinction is pleased to announce that Attorney Ronald L. Bell of Libertyville, Illinois has been certified as a member. Lawyers of distinction represent no more than 10 percent of all attorneys in the state of Illinois based upon a thorough evaluation of an attorney’s qualifications, license, reputation, experience, and disciplinary history. Only… Read More »
Do I Have to Take a Breathalyzer?
If you are pulled over by the police for drunk driving, you may wonder, “Do I have to take a breathalyzer when asked?” Of course, you can always say no, however, it is important to understand the consequences of refusing to take a breathalyzer in Illinois. What Happens If I Refuse to Take a Breathalyzer?… Read More »
Older Americans Divorce For Long Term Care
In a sign of the times, more elderly couples are seeking a divorce in order to afford long term care when their spouse becomes ill or disabled. So-called ‘Medicaid divorce’ is considered a legal option to avoid the 5-year look back period for Medicaid eligibility and a way to avoid estate recovery. With the price… Read More »
Hiding Marital Assets Using Cryptocurrency
These days, cryptocurrency is sometimes used to hide assets in a divorce. Bitcoin, one of the better known cryptocurrencies, is easy to buy from one of many Bitcoin exchanges by simply opening an account with a name (real or not) and an email address. Although Bitcoin theoretically requires users to link a bank account or… Read More »
Can I Keep My Divorce Private?
Divorcing couples may wonder if they can keep the details of their divorce private, particularly if they are public figures or have a high net worth. Unfortunately, these days, there is no end to the parade of individuals, news agencies, and bloggers that are interested in publicizing sensitive details of a high profile divorce, leaving… Read More »
How to Respond to an Illinois Divorce Summons
If you are served with an Illinois divorce summons notice that your spouse has started a divorce case, you may either do nothing and the case will proceed based on the information your spouse provides or respond to the divorce papers and participate in the court case. If you do not respond, you will have little… Read More »
Divorce Auctions Grow in Popularity
When divorcing couples cannot agree on how to divide their material goodies, some may consider a divorce auction. More people are turning to divorce auctions either because the prospect of a lengthy and emotional process of “who gets what” is one they’d rather skip while, other times, it’s more akin to a fire sale, where… Read More »
SCRAM Sobriety Ankle Monitors Launched in Illinois
According to the State’s Attorney’s Office, 2016 statistics reveal that Lake county Illinois has the fourth highest rate of drunk driving arrests in Illinois, with repeat drunk drivers accounting for a third of those arrested. In response, the state has launched a program known as SCRAM Continuous Alcohol Monitoring, that will monitor repeat drunk drivers… Read More »
Stay At Home Parent in a Divorce
In marriages where one spouse has a career while the other takes care of things at home, thinking about a divorce can raise a lot of concerns for a spouse that has been out of the job market. The spouse who may have given up a career to stay home, perhaps to raise children, may… Read More »
TOP 100 ATTORNEYS
Ronald L.Bell AMERICA’S TOP 100 ATTORNEYS® LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT SELECTION Announcing the Lifetime Achievement selection of Ronald L. Bell among America’s Top 100 Attorneys. Lifetime Achievement selection to America’s Top 100 Attorneys is by invitation only and is reserved to identify the nation’s most exceptional attorneys whose accomplishments and impact on the legal profession merit a… Read More »
