Unfortunately, something we see frequently in our law practice are disagreements among siblings over who is in charge of caring for mom and/or dad when they become incapable of caring for themselves. Who decides who is in charge, and what limits are there for that person? Mom and dad can decide for themselves who will […]
Sarah Delano Pavlik
Sarah Delano Pavlik is an attorney with Delano Law Offices LLC in Springfield.
Sarah is admitted to practice law in Illinois and Texas and is an Illinois registered Certified Public Accountant. She is board certified in estate planning and probate law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Sarah began her practice at the preeminent Texas law firm Baker & Botts.
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A look at Springfield’s panhandling ordinance
By Sarah Delano Pavlik Freelance Contributor If you work downtown, you are well aware of some of the aggressive panhandlers in Springfield. An encounter with one of them can be a little frightening, especially after dark. In response to this problem, the Springfield City Council passed an ordinance in 2007 making it illegal to panhandle […]
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What’s new for 2016?
By Sarah Delano Pavlik Although we still don’t have a budget, you may be surprised to learn that the Illinois legislature and the governor have passed many new laws for 2016. Here are some highlights. Child Custody. The words “custody” and “visitation” are being removed from Illinois statutes. Instead of awarding custody and visitation, a […]
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Are college athletes school employees?
By Sarah Delano Pavlik, Delano Law Offices, LLC There is no denying that college football is big business. The clear leader is the University of Texas which, according to ESPN, made a $77.9 million profit in 2012 and which, according to Forbes, is worth $139 million. Other top value football programs according to Forbes include […]