Cook County Family Law Blog
How do you pick the right executor?
Are you an Illinois resident working on your estate plan? If so, it is important to pick your executor. This person plays a pivotal role in how things proceed after your passing. They handle matters of your estate and deal with your loved ones one-on-one. Because of...
Should I choose a family member as my business successor?
Planning who will take over your business after you retire, step down or pass away is an important task to take care of while you still can. Some business owners start their companies as family operations, and they intend for a son or daughter to take over the...
What should you do with your family business when you divorce?
If a family business constitutes a major portion of your marital property, Illinois law requires you to divide it between you and your spouse in a fair and equitable manner when you divorce. But how do you do this? Forbes advises that you have three basic choices as...
How does Illinois divide property during a divorce?
The divorce process may seem overwhelming. Whether you filed for the divorce or your spouse, it may still take a significant toll on your emotional as well as financial wellbeing. One of the most significant aspects of a divorce is dividing property. The term may make...
Is there anything else I need to do once my divorce is finalized?
It is finally over. The divorce process seemed like it took forever. The child support and custody arrangements are in place, you and your ex-spouse sorted the money, and your new life is waiting to start. However, there is a niggling in the back of your mind....
Considerations in creating parenting plan
The divorce process is changing in Illinois. The state wants you and your child's other parent to work together, especially when it comes to making decisions about parenting. That is why the court refers to custody and visitation as parenting time. The idea is to...
When should I start thinking about writing my will?
Many Illinois residents may find it easier to put off their estate planning than to sit down and write their will. If you are one of them, you can hardly be blamed for not wanting to confront your own mortality. You may also feel that you have more important things to...
Sharing children during the holidays requires planning and tact
Sharing custody of the children can be challenging any time of year. At the law office of Di Giacomo & Somers L.L.C., we know that the holidays can be especially difficult for many single parents in Illinois. No matter how well you and your ex may get along, it...
Does mediation work for everyone?
Although it would be nice if it did, mediation is not always the best solution for all divorces. Sometimes, one person or a couple is so angry at one another that they can't talk to one another to resolve the divorce. Sometimes, one person is vindictive or wants to...
The rise of prenuptial agreements among millennials
Millennials, those people born between 1981 and 1996, are a group who are reaching new stages of adulthood. Many are buying homes and starting families. They're getting married -- and many are also thinking about how to protect themselves in the event of a divorce....
