On behalf of Soffietti, Johnson, Teegen, Argueta, Bawcum & Barone | Sep 21, 2020 | Divorce
Illinois divorce law is unique in that judges can require parents to pay for their children’s college education. If you are ending your marriage and will share custody of minor children, you may want to make arrangements for these expenses in your parenting...
On behalf of Soffietti, Johnson, Teegen, Argueta, Bawcum & Barone | Jul 24, 2020 | Divorce
After divorce, one or both spouses may experience financial struggles. After all, maintaining two households costs much more than maintaining a single household. If you are unsure how you will support yourself after divorce, explore the laws that pertain to spousal...
On behalf of Soffietti, Johnson, Teegen, Argueta, Bawcum & Barone | Jul 22, 2020 | Divorce
Illinois parents like you have a lot to handle when approaching divorce. One of your primary concerns is your child. You have to deal with the behind-the-scenes issues like child custody and support. But there is more to it than that. One of the biggest initial...
On behalf of Soffietti, Johnson, Teegen, Argueta, Bawcum & Barone | May 22, 2020 | Divorce
There are multiple costs associated with a divorce. However, many people focus on the end cost. By this, we mean that the majority of the focus ends up on expenses like alimony or child support. However, it is important to realize that divorce itself can be a very...
On behalf of Soffietti, Johnson, Teegen, Argueta, Bawcum & Barone | May 18, 2020 | Divorce
When preparing for a divorce, understanding some of the primary court procedures and actions may prove beneficial. In Illinois, one of the most hotly debated topics during the legal uncoupling process is who gets what. If a couple cannot agree on how to divide assets...
On behalf of Soffietti, Johnson, Teegen, Argueta, Bawcum & Barone | Mar 31, 2020 | Divorce
When a couple gets a divorce, one of the main questions that need answering is how much time each parent is going to spend with their child or children. The general assumption is that 50/50 custody is in the best interest of the child. This means the child will spend...
On behalf of Soffietti, Johnson, Teegen, Argueta, Bawcum & Barone | Jan 22, 2020 | Divorce
The aggregate divorce rate in the United States has fallen over the past few decades. However, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of gray divorces, which refers to divorces involving individuals who are over the age of 50. Illinois residents who are...
On behalf of Soffietti, Johnson, Teegen, Argueta, Bawcum & Barone | Oct 25, 2019 | Divorce
While there are plenty of warnings out there about the consequences you could face if you move money around, hide assets or spend frivolously during your divorce, it is not required that you suspend all efforts to deal with your finances. In fact, if you are getting...
On behalf of Soffietti, Johnson, Teegen, Argueta, Bawcum & Barone | Oct 22, 2019 | Divorce
Pending divorce proceedings in Fox Lake offer you the chance to sit and consider those things that will change once your divorce becomes final. One of them may be the association that you have with your ex-spouse’s employer. While that may seem to be a small...
On behalf of Soffietti, Johnson, Teegen, Argueta, Bawcum & Barone | Aug 7, 2019 | Divorce
It’s tough to hear, but many spouses attempt to hide assets during a divorce. When assets are hidden, they’ll fail to be included among marital property, which the court divvies up equitably among both spouses. Forbes offers the following tips on how...
