Category: Divorce

The division of property and debts is often one of the most challenging issues in Illinois divorces. If you are going through a divorce, it's imperative that you understand how Illinois law views and categorizes property and how it dictates its division. For help negotiating with your soon-to-be ex-spouse or to understand your legal right and options better, reach out to a skilled Illinois divorce attorney today. Separate Property vs. Marital Property One of the most crucial tasks in a...

A divorce can be an expensive and time-consuming process, and a major part of this process is the equitable distribution of your marital assets. While this aspect of divorce is difficult enough as it is, it can become even more challenging if your spouse may have hidden assets from you to gain an unfair advantage.  Many people don't realize that there are many assets that they may not be aware of when it comes to a divorce. These hidden assets...

You recognize that divorce is difficult. There are the emotional hurdles – in addition to financial hurdles (not to mention matters related to your children if there are minor children involved). This is true for all divorces, but if your divorce involves a business, you can expect it to be that much more challenging, and you need the professional legal counsel of a dedicated Joliet divorce attorney with extensive experience in this complex aspect of property division on your side. ...

More and more, we turn to social media to share our joys – and our sorrows. Divorce generally isn’t an exception to this rule. While social media can be a balm for difficult times, there are considerations to keep in mind when you’re going through a divorce. Before posting everything that pops into your mind during the course of your divorce, think carefully about what the implications might be. Divorce is a complicated legal concern, and because your divorce terms...