Dividing assets upon the dissolution of a marriage is a complicated process, especially when two parties have a number of shared investments. Whether a couple shares a home, vacation properties,…
As the holidays approach, many divorced couples are starting to grapple with how to handle time-sharing issues over the next few months. Fortunately, when couples divorce in Illinois, they are…
When a couple decides to dissolve their marriage, they are required to comply with certain disclosure rules. For instance, in Cook County, both parties to a divorce are required to…
When deciding to dissolve a marriage, most couples are not concerned with issues like the tax-related repercussions that their divorce will have on their family. This is understandable, as dissolving…
Late last year, the Illinois Legislature approved an amendment that made significant changes to the state’s spousal maintenance law. Before these changes were enacted, both the amount and duration of…
Most couples go into divorce proceedings expecting to grapple with issues like child custody, alimony, and dividing assets, but many are surprised to learn that both assets and debts must…