Knowing how your assets are handled in an Illinois divorce can be complicated. But what about any inheritances you received? If you were passed down money or property from someone after they passed, that may be considered separate property, and not subject to division in your divorce. Depending on the circumstances, however, it also could…
You can change spousal support in Illinois, but it requires specific steps and evidence to accomplish. Spousal support is a major component of a final divorce decree, and changing it is not meant to be easy to do. However, life changes after divorce and modification might be entirely appropriate, or even necessary. Illinois law allows…
You’ve worked long and hard for your retirement. Now you’re getting divorced, and wondering if you have to share it with your spouse. During an Illinois divorce, retirement accounts are commonly subject to division, but negotiation or certain exceptions could help protect your retirement. Even where it must be divided, having a knowledgeable attorney handle…
If you own a business and are going through an Illinois divorce, there are several steps you should take to protect your rights. The legal and financial implications for your company can be serious. They can impact upon your agreements with business partners, shareholders, and much more. Valuing your business interest is also especially complicated,…
Dividing all of your debts and assets can seem like a complicated part of your Illinois divorce. You have a lot going on in your life financially, and divorce doesn’t necessarily make it any easier. However, the right legal representation can help you fairly and equitably divide those debts and assets. Illinois law focuses on…
You need a divorce attorney, so now you’re asking: “How do I find the best divorce attorney?” Knowing what to look for matters. You need an attorney with a great deal of experience, good interpersonal skills, and much more. With hundreds of attorneys practicing family law in Illinois, how do you know which one is…
Alimony is often one of the most stressful things to think about when going through a divorce. Knowing how long you might have to pay is important to planning your financial future. Known as spousal maintenance in Illinois, alimony is subject to a duration formula to help judges calculate how long it should last. Judges…
Your home is likely very important to you, even while going through a divorce. Perhaps you both want the house, or can’t agree whether to sell it and move to something different. But who between you will actually get the house? The answer to your question will depend on many different things. Maybe you can…
Parenting can be challenging under the best of circumstances, but it can be even more difficult during and after a divorce. If you and the other parent can’t agree on custody arrangements, you will like have to go through a custody evaluation. The process helps make decisions about parental responsibilities and parenting time. Knowing what…
If it is time to file for divorce in Illinois, you might like to know what your next steps look like. This is a big undertaking, but the process is governed by Illinois law and local court rules. Whether your divorce will be contested or uncontested, there are certain steps you must undertake. Luckily, you…
