Illinois law follows the “ban the box” rule. Employers are unable to perform background checks until well into the interview process. If an applicant for an opening is a sex offender, the employer would not be able to discover that information until the employer made a conditional job offer to the prospective hire.
October 29, 2024
In this article we will explain everything you need to know about Illinois custodianships and the Illinois Uniform Transfers to Minors Act.
What is a custodianship?
The Illinois Uniform Transfer to Minors Act (760 ILCS 20, et. seq.) allows one to transfer property to a minor, subject to the management of a custodian. A custodianship in Illinois is a relationship whereby an adult is given the power to manage a particular piece of property on behalf of a minor until the minor reaches age 21. The transfer is an irrevocable gift, and the minor receives legal title to the custodial property. The minor’s guardian will have no authority with respect to the property.
September 5, 2024
In this article, we will explain the role of a Guardian ad Litem in Illinois child custody cases and answer the following questions:
September 5, 2024
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