When you are contemplating divorce, you may have concerns regarding the custody of the family pet. Sometimes both spouses have a close relationship
Get Your Finances in Order Before a Divorce
The division of marital property and debt is part of the Illinois divorce process. Assets such as bank accounts, real estate or retirement accounts
Small Business Value in a Divorce
If you and your spouse are divorcing, assets and debts will be divided between the parties as part of a property settlement agreement. This may
Dividing a Small Business in a Divorce
If you and your spouse own a small business and are divorcing, assets and debts will be divided between the parties as part of a property settlement
Dissipation of Marital Property
The decision to divorce usually comes after a period where marital relations break down over time, which might be months or years in the making. In
Illinois Divorce Business Valuation
Millions of the more than 28 million small business in the U.S. are owned by couples. When the marriage does not work out, figuring out what to do
Protecting Your Money in a Divorce
While some divorces are amicable, others are rife in resentment. In some cases, a spouse motivated by a combination of greed and anger may squander
Marital Property Division for Stay at Home Moms or Dads
Illinois divorce law does not start out by assuming that everything needs to be divided equally in a divorce. Unlike community property states,
Is Inheritance Considered Separate Property in an Illinois Divorce?
Each state has laws addressing the division of marital property in a divorce. Most states, including Illinois, do not divide inheritance or gifts