Divorce & Family Law
Understanding Maintenance in Illinois Divorce Cases
By Leo Sokolov, Divorce and Family Law Attorney In all divorces, the court is charged with basic principles it must follow to determine the financial aspects of each divorce. In simple terms, the court must: Identify marital and non-marital property—including marital and non-marital debt—and divide such marital property and debt…
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Should I get a legal separation or a divorce?
By Martin Sliwinski, Divorce and Family Law Attorney What many individuals do not know is that the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (the “Act”) provides two routes for married people to seek resolution for child-related and financial issues. Section 401 of the Act describes a dissolution of marriage…
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Can my spouse legally withhold money from me?
By Joshua E. Stern, Principal and Managing Partner, Divorce and Family Law Attorney We’re often asked by potential clients if their spouse can legally withhold income, assets and other property. As tensions increase in a divorcing household, it’s unfortunately common for spouses to fight about assets and, at times, for…
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What to Do If Your Spouse Withholds Access to Your Finances
By Evan Compton, Divorce and Family Law Attorney Financial withholding is an unfortunate yet common issue that can add significant stress to a divorce. There are many ways to navigate this matter based on the nuances and variables of each situation. Our goal is to always resolve financial matters collaboratively…
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Premarital Investments in a High Net Worth Divorce
By Joshua E. Stern, Principal and Managing Partner, Divorce and Family Law Attorney I recently wrote a blog about premarital assets in a high net worth divorce with a focus on how marital labor plays a role in the expansion of a premarital business. As part two of this series,…
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