A sweeping rewrite of this important Act creates new statutory POA forms for healthcare and property that better protect principals, agents, and third parties. Here's what you need to know - and see the link to new statutory forms on page 569.

You'd like to serve as a GAL, child rep, or attorney for the child - how do you play this important but challenging role? Seasoned lawyers offer dos, don'ts, and tips.

Because their presence may hinder family mediation, GALs should be excluded, the author argues.

As more loans go bad, banks looking to collect from defaulting borrowers are turning to judgments by confession. Here's how they work.

The Illinois Predator Accountability Act of 2006 allows victims of sexual exploitation to sue pimps, brothels, and customers. Learn about the law's potential and pitfalls.