Choosing the Right Family Lawyer.

Choosing the proper family attorney to represent your side of a divorce proceeding is an extremely important decision.  We know that you have dozens of choices throughout Chicagoland.  Let us introduce you to Vincent C. Ruggiero.  He has been licensed to practice in the state of Illinois for more than 30 years.

Attorney Ruggiero does not “dabble” in family law as one of his practice areas.  He devotes his full time and attention to its pursuit.  He has had litigation training at the highest level, and his personal life experiences make him uniquely qualified to handle any case ranging from custody and financial battles to simple divorces where both parties agree on the eventual outcome.

Vincent Ruggiero is also a Certified Divorce Mediator, a registered Certified Public Accountant, and a member of the DuPage County Bar Association Family Law Subcommittee.  You do not need to be mean to be tough, so when you make the decision to hire an aggressive yet sensible divorce attorney in DuPage, Will, Kane, or Cook counties, call the office of Vincent C. Ruggiero at (630) 654-0044.

Establishing Paternity

Children born out-of-wedlock are on the rise, and often it may be essential to establish paternity.  This issue is pressing and has long-term ramifications.  Chicago area attorney Vincent Ruggiero has represented mothers, fathers, grandparents, and children in more than 100 paternity cases.  It is important to know that because this issue is too important to trust to a novice.

Cases may be contested or uncontested, but they are all governed by the Illinois Paternity Act, which is currently being overhauled by our Legislature.  There are many things to consider such as custody, support, day care, visitation, and removal to another state.  The lives of several people will be effected by the outcome of the proceedings. 

If and when you are faced with this life-altering issue, you need to hire an attorney who will aggressively and swiftly proceed and persevere your rights.  When the stakes are this high the right choice is to call Chicagoland Family Attorney Vincent Ruggiero at 630-654-0044, who serves Kane, Will, DuPage, and Cook County.

Is a Prenuptial Agreement Right for You?

This is obviously a very personal decision and one that has no absolute right or wrong answer.  

Here are some of the pros of why a prenuptial agreement may be right for you as a couple:

- Documenting each spouse's separate property to protect it in that manner.

- Avoiding court involvement to decide property distribution.

- Distinguishing between what is marital and what is community property.

- Documenting any special arrangements between you and your spouse.

- Reducing conflicts during a divorce.

- Establishing procedures and rules for issues that may arise in the future, and

- Assigning debt, such as credit cards, school loans, and mortgages, to the appropriate spouse to avoid both parties sharing debt liability.

Some of the cons may be:

- The timing may not be right.

- It takes some of the romance out of the union.

- You may wait until after you are already married if you are willing to take that chance.

- A prenup cannot include child custody issues.

Your friends at Ruggiero and Associates will be there to help you with any family law issues that you encounter.  They serve Chicagoland in Kane, Cook, DuPage, and Will counties from their office in Lisle.  Give them a call at (630) 654-0044 or visit them on the web at www.ruggierofamilylaw.com. 

The Complexities of Divorce.

Each divorce can be as diverse as the people involved. Divorce is often a very complex situation. People get divorced for many reasons. There are a myriad of reasons for divorce be they psychological, emotional, or religious. Divorce may also be the result of infidelity, dishonesty, and abuse. When couples marry too young or too quickly this can increase the likelihood of divorce.  Sometimes people's priorities simply change.

One of the many common themes for divorce is a lack of trust. Couples may have a tough time reestablishing trust in the cheating spouse. Any type of dishonesty in the marriage, especially about finances, may be a huge factor. Sometimes one or both partners detach themselves emotionally from the marriage.  Since they are emotionally detached, they seek to become legally detached as well. These days divorce as a result of religious beliefs is not uncommon.  Differences in which religion to bring up children can also be a huge component. Emotions run high when a person's faith is involved, bringing vast differences in the relationship to the forefront.

It can be easy to focus on your situation emotionally rather than logically. As a result, people can make poor decisions that may affect them legally and financially for years to come. Speak to an experienced family law attorney that will fight for your current and future interests during this difficult time. Contact Family Law Attorney Vincent Ruggiero at 630-654-0044 for assistance with your divorce matters in DuPage, Will, Kane, and Cook Counties.