On behalf of Di Giacomo & Somers L.L.C. | Mar 23, 2020 | Family Law
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...
On behalf of Di Giacomo & Somers L.L.C. | Mar 12, 2020 | Divorce, Family Law
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...
On behalf of Di Giacomo & Somers L.L.C. | Dec 31, 2019 | Family Law
Spouses in Illinois who initiated a divorce in 2019 will find that discussions surrounding the possibility of paying and receiving spousal support to be very different than they might have been a year before. As explained by Market Watch, the full implementation of...
On behalf of Di Giacomo & Somers L.L.C. | Dec 16, 2019 | Family Law
During the property division phase of your divorce proceedings in Illinois, you will have to identify marital and non-marital assets. This process may seem straightforward, but there are some exceptions to the general rules. Understanding the details of what makes...
On behalf of Di Giacomo & Somers L.L.C. | Dec 12, 2019 | Family Law
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...
On behalf of Di Giacomo & Somers L.L.C. | Dec 11, 2019 | Family Law
When getting a divorce in Illinois, it is important to understand the state laws. Each state handles marital property in different ways. This means that in a divorce, the division of your property will depend in part upon the state laws. The first thing to note is...
On behalf of Di Giacomo & Somers L.L.C. | Dec 2, 2019 | Family Law
When divorcing parents in Illinois are fighting for custody of a child, the battle can get heated quickly. And what do you do if you’re in a situation in which one parent is not fit to hold custody in the first place? The definition of an unfit parent differs...
On behalf of Di Giacomo & Somers L.L.C. | Nov 1, 2019 | Family Law
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...
On behalf of Di Giacomo & Somers L.L.C. | Aug 30, 2019 | Family Law
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...
On behalf of Di Giacomo & Somers L.L.C. | Apr 25, 2019 | Divorce, Family Law
While the state of Illinois legalized same-sex marriage only months before the landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision in 2015, you may have been among the many who rejoiced and celebrated when the federal government acknowledged your right to marry the person you love,...
