According to the State's Attorney's Office, 2016 statistics reveal that Lake county Illinois has the fourth highest rate of drunk driving arrests in
Stay At Home Parent in a Divorce
In marriages where one spouse has a career while the other takes care of things at home, thinking about a divorce can raise a lot of concerns for a
TOP 100 ATTORNEYS
Ronald L.Bell AMERICA’S TOP 100 ATTORNEYS® LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT SELECTION Announcing the Lifetime Achievement selection of Ronald L. Bell among
Uncovering Hidden Assets in a Divorce
In a divorce both spouses are required by law to disclose all of their financial information. However, it is not unheard of for a resentful,
Dividing Stock Options in a Marital Property Division Settlement
Many companies offer stock options or restricted stock as incentives to their higher-level employees. Stock options basically gives the employee an
Cohabitation Ends Alimony
Under Illinois law spousal maintenance ends upon the death of either party, the remarriage of the recipient, or if the party receiving maintenance
Keeping the Family Home in a Divorce
The single biggest asset for most couples is the family home and when couples divorce, they must make a decision on what to do with the house. While
Awarding Interim Attorney Fees When One Spouse Holds the Purse Strings
Petitions for interim attorney fees typically arise when one spouse has control of the marital money and the other spouse is left with few resources
2017 – 2018 Best Family Law Firm for Client Satisfaction Award
We are very pleased to announce that the Libertyville, Illinois family law offices of Ronald L. Bell & Associates has been recognized as 2017 - 2018