Chicago Divorce Law Blog

Every person seeking a divorce in Chicago goes in prepared to work through their property division with their ex-spouse; not every person, however, anticipates that their 401k's will be included amongst their marital assets. Yet as contributions made to a retirement...

Divorce is a difficult time for anybody going through it. However, an often-overlooked factor of divorce is the non-human entities that may have to deal with the consequences. While issues related to child custody are well-documented in Chicago divorces, dealing with...

Divorcing a spouse can be both challenging and stressful. After all, when you call it quits, you must face a new way of life. Fortunately, if you have no children, you do not have to worry about tackling a potentially bitter custody dispute. Your dog or cat may change...

For high-asset couples, it may be beneficial to know that Illinois is not a community property state. Determining what property falls under marital vs. separate can be a challenge. Understanding the difference can help you better assess what is subject to splitting...

The state of Illinois considers an equitable division of property when dividing assets after a divorce. What this means is that when a couple decided to get a divorce, their property and debt will not be shared equally but rather fairly. The court divides the property...

There is a long list of hardships that people may encounter when they find themselves in the midst of a battle over child custody. They may be emotionally drained due to high levels of stress and other emotional challenges such as depression. They may lose interest in...

For many people in Illinois, the thought of making plans on how to pay for their young child's college education while they are in the throes of a divorce may not be top of mind, especially if the child is 10 or more years away from going to college. Parents of high...

When you are dealing with high value assets and sizable incomes, mistakes made during a divorce in Chicago can cost you a lot of money. Sometimes it is just a matter of not keeping together the right paperwork. If you are preparing to end your marriage, now is the...

If your pet is a valued member of your Illinois household but you and your spouse are thinking about divorcing, you likely have concerns about which of you your pet will live with after your divorce. While admittedly not as important as the custody of your children,...

If you are half of a high-asset married couple that is contemplating divorce, you may fear that your spouse will attempt to hide marital assets from you or has already begun to do so. Unfortunately, marital asset hiding is not a new phenomenon. A surprising number of...