High-Asset Divorce

Whether the parties involved are famous or wealthy or both, a high-profile divorce puts added pressure on individuals. These divorces often attract the attention of both respected journalists and attention-seeking tabloids. All of this information, though, provides...

What are the biggest threats to your future after divorce? The first would probably be a spouse that wants more than a fair share of the marital estate. Divorce is complex in part because you get an opportunity to secure your post-marital life. One thing most...

If you have kids or teens with your spouse and you plan to divorce, you must share college expenses for your children under Illinois law. The division of payments for tuition, room and board, and related costs depends on a range of factors.  Review this state...

For Illinois residents with substantial assets, getting married for a first or subsequent time may include addressing financial concerns before saying, “I do.”  This is particularly true if you or your fiancé own a business, have a significant portfolio or children...

Divorce can complicate everything from raising children to paying the bills. A couple's retirement funds, in particular, can feel the impact of a split. People who make wise decisions about their retirement payout can retain as much of its value as possible.  The...

Many divorcing couples choose to sell the family home and relocate to a different one. Then, if they have children, these couples shuttle the kids back and forth between separate residences. If your divorce is coming as a bit of surprise, however, you may have not had...

Divorce is something each state manages within its own borders. Even though other states will recognize your divorce just as they would recognize your marriage performed in Illinois.  Because divorce is a legal process, you must get a divorce in a state in which you...

For a Chicago resident with high assets, divorce can get complex. After all, asset division is one of the most complicated parts of the process. It often takes the most time and money and has complex governing laws.  Unfortunately, people sometimes take advantage of...

In high-conflict divorces, one spouse may try to ruin the other spouse’s right to a fair division of assets. One partner will try to dissipate the marital assets to prevent the other from receiving them in the divorce settlement. As a high-income couple, your partner...

The divorce process includes a lot of moving parts, whether you have children or don’t have children. In your case, there are special considerations you must take to ensure your children continue to feel your love and support as you make major changes to both your...