Many Illinois spouses believe that their social media has nothing to do with their divorce. In reality, however, Facebook and other social media sites are becoming a commonly tapped source of information for divorce attorneys. Even property division can be directly...

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High asset divorce and investment accounts
The division of assets is a primary consideration in the majority of Illinois divorces. In many cases, there are multiple investment accounts as well as real estate and other assets that need to be accounted for. In each instance, the value of each item and how each...
Getting back on your financial feet after a divorce
No matter how many of your friends have gone through a divorce, their tales of woe did not begin to prepare you for your own divorce. It is one thing to watch it happen to a friend's marriage or to a character on TV, but when it is happening to you, you can't know...
Property division involving family business can be challenging
Deciding what to do with a family-owned business in a divorce can be challenging for divorcing couples in Illinois. Regardless of the size of the company, dealing with it in property division could be a contentious issue. Breaking the emotional tie and putting on the...
Postnuptial agreement effective in establishing property division
The typical Illinois couple is waiting longer to get married. As a result, each individual has likely become established in a profession and begun to accumulate assets. In some instances, one or both individuals have already experienced another serious relationship...
Property division and the mistakes people often make
Mistakes happen all the time. Some mistakes are minor with minor consequences; others can be costly both emotionally and financially. For the Illinois resident considering divorce, there are a number of errors that can be costly when it comes to property division. One...