Illinois is an equitable distribution state in divorce. What that means is that marital property shared between spouses is divided equitably, not necessarily equally, 在离婚. Equitable divisions may be something like a 40/60 split or 30/70 division of your...
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Property division may be a concern during gray divorce
As Illinois residents age, many come to see certain parts of their lives differently. 结果是, they may want to make changes that could not only affect their lives but also the lives of others. 特别是, many may find that ending their marriage may allow them...
Understanding marital property is vital during property division
Getting a divorce often means having to think about matters that may not have crossed one's mind before. 特别是, Illinois residents may have to give more thought to what assets belong to whom when going through property division proceedings. 以前,资产...
Mediation allows flexibility during property division in Illinois
Many people in Illinois have the misconception that divorce is always bitter and filled with contentious court battles. They may worry that they will have little control in the property division process if a judge -- who knows little about them personally -- makes the...
Is a pension plan subject to property division in Illinois?
Many couples in Illinois start planning their retirement early on in their marriage. 像这样, retirement plans and other related assets may be the most significant ones that couples must divide as they go through the property division process of a divorce. 因为...
离婚 proceedings could affect sale of business
Some people in Illinois put a great deal of time and effort into creating a business that will be successful. 然而, all of that effort could be put into jeopardy should the marriage end in a divorce without certain protections in place for the business. 事实上,...
Should frozen embryos be considered in property division process?
For many couples in Illinois and across the country, having children is something that is extremely important. Unfortunately for some couples, it may not come easily. 像这样, they often seek out advances in medical technology to help them conceive, such as in vitro...
Factors that could invalidate an Illinois prenuptial agreement
There are many couples in Illinois who want to ensure that they are open and honest about their financial situation and their expectations if a divorce should occur before they say their vows. 像这样, many couples choose to create a prenuptial agreement....
Illinois couples can take control of property division in divorce
No one in Illinois expects to be involved in a car accident, but they plan for that possibility anyway by purchasing car insurance. 同样的, no one has an expectation that their marriage will end in divorce while they are planning their wedding. 然而, the reality...
Illinois divorce: Mediation for property division, other issues
There are many rights of passage to which people in Illinois and across the country likely look forward -- getting married and having children, 例如. While it is likely that going through a divorce is something for which no one intends to experience, 这样的事实...