Many people in Illinois want to plan for the future. For couples who are getting married, this often means taking measures that could potentially aid with the property division process in the event of a subsequent divorce. While there are some actions that can protect...

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Property division and retirement accounts
People enter into marriage in Illinois believing that theirs will be the marriage that will last. In about 50% of marriages, that is not the case. Divorce itself can be complex and property division in particular can be very involved. Many divorces are happening...
Options to split business assets in a high asset divorce
The vast majority of people in Illinois and across the country are likely familiar with the company Amazon. Though CEO and founder Jeff Bezos is in the news relatively frequently, the announcement of his impending divorce to wife of 25 years MacKenzie has several...
Illinois considers changes in child custody laws
Most parents in Illinois work hard to make the decisions that are in the best interests of their children. For some couples, this means choosing to divorce so that both parents can live happier lives and set good examples for their children. In the past, many parents...
Special considerations for a high asset divorce in Illinois
Every single couple in Illinois who chooses to walk down the aisle together likely has no expectation that their marriage could ultimately end in divorce. Though all divorces have important implications, a high asset divorce in Illinois and other areas of the country...
Low conflict resolutions to child custody, divorce issues
When divorce is portrayed in movies and television, it is often a dramatic hearing in a courtroom. While such a scenario does happen in Illinois in real life, litigation can ultimately complicate the process of creating a child custody plan and settling other...
High asset divorce: Couple must sell high-dollar art collection
The end of a marriage in Illinois and across the country is almost always difficult. If that end is contentious, the negotiations that ensue can be even more challenging to resolve. This could especially be the case in a high asset divorce where stakes are much...
Property division: Dividing a business during divorce
Many people in Illinois work hard to make the businesses that they own a success. This often involves a great deal of sacrifice -- of both finances and time. If a business owner is married, his or her spouse may also have to sacrifice even if not directly involved in...
Easing property division with a valid prenuptial agreement
Many people in Illinois considering matrimony have many things under consideration as their wedding date approaches. While it may be difficult to think of the relationship ending, creating a prenuptial agreement can often significantly ease the process should a...
Pets considered in property division?
There is an understandable concern about ensuring the best interest of children during a divorce regarding their living arrangements and a visitation schedule. However, until recently, similar concern has not been extended to family pets. In fact, in the past, pets...