Walsh & Walsh, LLP

Walsh & Walsh, LLP Walsh & Walsh, LLP (formally Zimmerman & Walsh, LLP) is a general practice law firm.

We specialize in Family Law, Real Estate Law, Estate Planning, and Corporate Law.

For unmarried parents in Illinois, establishing parentage is the first legal step toward parenting time, decision-making...
10/01/2026

For unmarried parents in Illinois, establishing parentage is the first legal step toward parenting time, decision-making, and child support. Until it's established, those rights aren't enforceable.

Understand how parentage is established in Freeport:
https://www.walshandwalsh.com/freeport-family-lawyer/

Retirement accounts are often among the largest assets in a divorce, and dividing them usually requires a special court ...
09/30/2026

Retirement accounts are often among the largest assets in a divorce, and dividing them usually requires a special court order to avoid taxes and penalties. Getting this step right protects decades of savings.

Review how retirement assets are handled in Boone County divorces:
https://www.walshandwalsh.com/boone-county-divorce-lawyer/

Once your child turns 18, you can no longer make medical or financial decisions for them — even in an emergency. Health ...
09/28/2026

Once your child turns 18, you can no longer make medical or financial decisions for them — even in an emergency. Health care and financial powers of attorney close that gap for young adults.

See why estate planning starts at 18 for Boone County families:
https://www.walshandwalsh.com/boone-county-estate-planning-lawyer/

A common misconception: spousal support is automatic in an Illinois divorce. Courts first decide whether maintenance is ...
09/24/2026

A common misconception: spousal support is automatic in an Illinois divorce. Courts first decide whether maintenance is appropriate at all, based on factors like income, earning capacity, and the length of the marriage.

Understand how maintenance decisions are made in Belvidere:
https://www.walshandwalsh.com/belvidere-spousal-support-lawyer/

What happens in a stepparent adoption? In Illinois, the process typically involves consent or termination of the other p...
09/23/2026

What happens in a stepparent adoption? In Illinois, the process typically involves consent or termination of the other parent's rights, a background check, and a final hearing — often faster than other adoptions.

Explore how stepparent adoption works in Belvidere:
https://www.walshandwalsh.com/belvidere-adoption-lawyer/

When an aging parent can no longer make safe decisions, families face a choice: rely on existing powers of attorney or s...
09/17/2026

When an aging parent can no longer make safe decisions, families face a choice: rely on existing powers of attorney or seek adult guardianship through the court. The right path depends on what planning is already in place.

Understand how adult guardianship works in Rockford:
https://www.walshandwalsh.com/rockford-guardianship-lawyer/

For a will to be valid in Illinois, it must be in writing, signed, and witnessed by two people. Small ex*****on errors c...
09/16/2026

For a will to be valid in Illinois, it must be in writing, signed, and witnessed by two people. Small ex*****on errors can create big problems for your family later.

Review what makes a will legally sound in Rockford:
https://www.walshandwalsh.com/rockford-wills-lawyer/

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555 S. Perryville Road, Suite 104
Rockford, IL
61108

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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