Buffalo Grove Area Divorce Attorneys
When going through a divorce, one of the biggest fears people have is that they will not get their fair share of personal and other property. The Chicago family law attorneys of Lois Kulinsky & Associates, Ltd., have more than 30 years of experience helping thousands of people throughout Illinois achieve a fair division of property during their divorce.
"When I was getting divorced, a friend suggested 'Contact Lois Kulinsky.' I did. She is a fantastic lawyer. Now, I consider her a friend." - John K. Marquette - Mt. Prospect, IL. More testimonials.
We know you want to protect your assets, not spend them. Our fees are affordable and designed to fit your budget, and you can pay with credit card or through an installment plan. By working as a team, we maximize every dollar.
Marital Property and Non-Marital Property
One of the most common misunderstandings of property division is the difference between marital property and non-marital property. Non-marital property is not subject to division according to marital asset division law. Marital property is. Non-marital property includes assets accumulated prior to marriage, as well as inheritances and gifts which have not been combined with marital property. Marital property includes assets and wages accumulated during marriage.
The challenge is that non-marital assets are frequently combined with marital assets. For example, a house might have been purchased prior to marriage, but payments were then made by both spouses with wages earned during the marriage. We have the experience to sort out non-marital and marital property.
How Property is Divided
Illinois law does not require a 50-50 division of property. Instead, all factors need to be looked at, including child custody arrangements. Alimony, also known as spousal maintenance, may also factor into how property is divided. For example, if more property is awarded to one spouse than the other, a lower amount of alimony may be awarded with the larger amount of property. The key is that property division should be fair, and we are here to achieve that goal.
Learn more about property division by reviewing the resources offered on this website, including a family law FAQ and many family law articles written by our attorneys.
Contact Us for a Free Half-Hour Initial Consultation
Contact us to speak with our Chicago property division attorneys. For your convenience, our main office is in Wheeling and we also have an office in Libertyville. Free half-hour initial consultations are available for new clients.
