One way divorce differs from other legal matters is that it involves the breakup of a  personal relationship. Even on the best of days, those don't usually go very well. With a divorce, you have assets and money, children, and arguments. The divorce attorneys at Sabuco, Beck, Hansen, & Massino deal with this every day and offer compassionate and effective legal advice and representation.  As is the case with many breakups, one party may not want the relationship to...

The fact is that only you know if you have reached the point in your marriage that it’s time to seek a divorce. Divorce is as unique as the marriage itself, and every couple who’s considering divorce must address the matter from the perspective of their unique circumstances. There are, however, some basics that can help you thoughtfully consider whether it’s time for you to pursue a divorce. If you have divorce concerns, a dedicated Joliet divorce attorney can help. ...

The holidays are hectic, co-parenting is often stressful, and the pandemic has left us in a heightened state of anxiety. It’s a lot, and it means that this pandemic holiday season is likely to be one for the ages when it comes to co-parenting concerns. If you’re facing a difficult co-parenting issue, a practiced Joliet family law attorney can help. Your Court-Ordered Parenting Time Schedule Holds When you divorced, your decree included a parenting time schedule that also addresses the...

If your spouse springs a divorce on you, it puts you at a disadvantage. While he or she may have been doing some planning and organizing, you’re left reeling and in no position to get up to speed when it comes to establishing your marital financials. If your spouse happens to be more involved in those financials, it can put you at an even more serious disadvantage. While you may consider your spouse very trustworthy, the stress of divorce can...

In the State of Illinois, your child support order, as entered by the court, can be modified if the reason for the modification is a substantial change in circumstances, if your child has experienced a substantial change in his or her healthcare needs, or if your child support amount deviates substantially from the state’s child support guidelines. The most common basis, however, is a substantial change in circumstances from the time the order was issued.  If your financial situation –...

Are you considering a divorce from your spouse? Or perhaps you are in the early stages of the divorce process? Before divorce proceedings begin, your attorney will need some important documents from you regarding your financial picture. These documents are an integral part of the process because, as the saying goes, dry ink doesn’t lie. Your spouse may claim one thing in court, but clear and factual documents may prove otherwise.  Here is a list of five document categories and...

For most people, a divorce is one of the most stressful and emotionally painful experiences they will ever go through. Many reasons exist for couples who decide to part ways. Even though each relationship is unique, there are common factors amongst couples that are the basis for their split. In fact, research reveals that there are five common elements of tension that lead a couple to seek a divorce. No matter why you or your spouse have decided to end...

Although much of the state is shut down due to COVID-19 concerns, some parts of your life continue on as if nothing has changed. Unfortunately, family and divorce issues do not halt during times of national crisis. In fact, in some circumstances like this one, they can become worse. A stay-at-home order was enacted on March 21st by Illinois governor J.B. Pritzker, giving rise to many questions for parents who are sharing custody of their children. If you have questions...