The typical Illinois business owner often spends considerable time and effort establishing and maintaining his or her business. In some cases, the individual is the only family member involved; in other cases, the spouse and even the children become involved in the...
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High Asset Divorce
Those in high-asset divorce may be tempted to use Bitcoin
The rise of digital currencies throughout the world are giving wives and husbands in Illinois a brand-new way in which to hide their money during divorce proceedings. The reason these new currencies are so attractive to those aiming to conceal their marital assets is...
The house, the mortgage and an Illinois high asset divorce
Purchasing a house is perhaps the largest investment that an Illinois couple makes during their marriage. In addition to the financial investment in the home, many discover that they have an emotional investment as well. When this happens, the home can become a source...
Protecting a business in a high asset divorce
Unfortunately, not all Illinois marriages are the happy unions most couples envision for themselves, and many choose to end their marriages. In addition to the emotional toll a divorce can have on a person, they may face financial burdens as well. This can be...
Negotiating tips for high asset divorces
Couples who are about to embark upon divorce in Illinois may have some concerns, especially in a high asset situation. It can often be difficult to iron out all the details without getting into a power struggle. The best way to avoid such issues is to ensure solid...
Playing hide and seek with marital assets? Don’t face this alone.
It is no secret that money is one of the most contentious issues in any Illinois divorce. Emotions and disagreements can quickly derail positive discussions over a financial settlement, particularly when there are valuable assets or a significant amount of money at...
Dealing with a family-owned business in a divorce
Getting a divorce in Illinois is difficult, but it can get even more complex when you and your spouse own a business. Not only do you have to worry about ending your marriage but now you also have to determine what steps to take with the business. At Lois Kulinsky...
You can’t protect assets if you don’t know what they are
It happens all the time in marriage. One spouse takes over the role of carrying out certain tasks and duties while the other focuses on other areas of expertise. For instance, how many Illinois couples do you know where one person acts as the resident mechanic, or one...
How can I uncover an offshore account in a divorce?
When you are involved in a high asset divorce in Illinois, there is always a concern about your spouse possibly hiding assets. This can be done in a variety of ways, but a common approach is to put money in an offshore account. You have to uncover the money if you...
Legal services you may need in a high asset divorce
If you are considering a divorce in Illinois but have accounts, real estate, antiques or other personal possessions that are highly valuable or complex, then you will likely be facing a high asset divorce. At , we have experience with...