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Marital property in an Illinois divorce generally includes most assets and debts acquired by either spouse during the marriage, regardless of whose name appears on the title or account. This can include real estate, income,

To protect your financial future before filing for divorce, understand your assets, debts, income, expenses, and legal rights before making major financial decisions. Divorce can affect bank accounts, real estate, retirement savings, investments, taxes, and

If you own private equity interests, carried interest, fund units, or private-company shares, you may be asking whether your spouse can claim them during divorce. In Illinois, the answer depends on whether the asset is

When a divorce involves a medical practice, law firm, dental office, accounting firm, or other professional business, one of the most important questions is whether the practice will be considered part of the marital estate.

For many couples, bringing up a prenuptial agreement feels uncomfortable because it can easily be interpreted as distrust, fear, or uncertainty about the future. In reality, most prenups are less about expecting divorce and more

While most couples focus on custody, support, and dividing assets, the tax consequences tied to those decisions can continue affecting your finances for years after the divorce is finalized. Your filing status after divorce, who