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Sarah Delano Pavlik and Tom Pavlik write a monthly column on legal and business issues for the Springfield Business Journal.

Their columns will be added here each month after publication.

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Construction Loans

Delano Law posted on March 01, 2016 12:09

Are you dreaming of a new home? One that you build to your exact specifications? If so, you will likely need a construction loan, which ca...

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Posted in: March, 2016

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How Do You Own Your Home?

Delano Law posted on March 01, 2015 15:33

For most personal transactions, people do not consult their lawyers. Instead, they rely on advice and information from other professionals such ...

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Posted in: March, 2015

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The Cost of Public Education

Delano Law posted on March 01, 2014 14:53

The debate has begun again over raising taxes for District 186. So, just how much money does District 186 have, how is it spent, and how does th...

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Posted in: March, 2014

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Purchasing a House at Foreclosure – Buyers Beware

Delano Law posted on March 08, 2013 08:56

If you have ever perused the legal notices section of the classifieds, perhaps you have come across foreclosure notices. Although not the most i...

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Posted in: March, 2013

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What Can A Prenup Do For You?

Delano Law posted on March 01, 2012 11:29

When you get married, you’re risking having your heart broken, but you’re also risking your financial assets. Your lawyer can’t prev...

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Posted in: March, 2012

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Civil Union Act To Take Effect In June

Delano Law posted on March 01, 2011 12:03

The Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act (the “Act”) goes into effect on June 1, 2011. The purpose of the Act is &ldq...

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Posted in: March, 2011

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Deficiency Judgments - The Rest of the Foreclosure Story

Delano Law posted on March 01, 2010 14:00

Real property owners in financial distress often have no choice but to give up their property – whether through foreclosure, short sale, or deed...

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Posted in: March, 2010

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What Does the American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009 Mean to You?

Delano Law posted on March 01, 2009 12:00

There are many provisions affecting individuals and businesses in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Tax Act of 2009 (the "Act"). Here are some th...

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Posted in: March, 2009

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Choices You Make At Closing

Delano Law posted on March 01, 2008 14:34

A home is probably the most expensive item that a person will ever own. Unfortunately, the purchase of a home is often a mysterious transaction. When ...

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Posted in: March, 2008

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The Tax Gap: What is it and what does it mean to you?

Delano Law posted on March 01, 2007 08:47

The Internal Revenue Service defines the "tax gap" as the difference between the amount of tax that taxpayers should pay for a given year and the amou...

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Posted in: March, 2007

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