Chicago Illinois Family Law Blog
Divorced More Than Once? Here’s How to Handle Maintenance in Illinois
If you’ve been through more than one divorce, understanding your rights and responsibilities under Illinois maintenance law is critical for your financial well-being.
Remarrying an Ex: What You Need to Know Before Saying ‘I Do’ Again
In Illinois, the decision to remarry a former spouse carries important legal, financial, and practical consequences that should be thoughtfully addressed before you walk back down the aisle.
Second Marriage Prenups in Illinois: What Changes and Why It Matters
If you’ve been through a divorce, you may be familiar with how easily financial issues can lead to conflict. For high-net-worth individuals and professionals in Illinois, a well-structured prenuptial agreement for a second marriage is essential for protecting your assets, your family, and your peace of mind.
Splitting Retirement Accounts and Pensions: Why QDROs Matter
Dividing property during divorce is rarely simple, but when it comes to retirement accounts and pensions, mistakes can lead to steep taxes, delayed access, or permanent financial loss.
Actor John Cleese Paid Over $20M in His Divorce. Learn From His Mistakes and Avoid Excessive Payouts
A financially devastating divorce settlement can dismantle decades of hard work. In fact, legendary comedian John Cleese finalized his divorce from his third wife, reportedly paying over $20 million in cash, assets, and ongoing spousal support.
Custody Battles in Same-Sex Divorce: What Happens When Only One Parent is Biological?
When a same-sex couple with children divorces, the custody battle can raise complex and emotionally charged questions, especially when only one parent is biologically related to the child. For LGBTQ parents in Illinois, these cases can be particularly challenging if legal steps weren’t taken early on to establish parentage.
The Wine Cellar, the Vault, and the Safe: Hidden Luxuries in Divorce Disputes
In many Chicago high-net-worth divorces, the focus tends to fall on the obvious: homes, bank accounts, investments, and businesses. But beneath the surface—tucked in climate-controlled cellars, private safes, and secured vaults—are often hidden luxury assets that carry immense financial and emotional value.
The Art of Divorce: Who Keeps the Collection?
In a high-net-worth divorce, the division of property often involves more than just homes, businesses, or retirement accounts. For couples who have spent years building an art collection, the question of “who keeps what” can become deeply personal and legally complicated.
Why Celebrities Get Divorced in California (and Why It’s Different in Illinois)
When celebrity divorces dominate headlines, from high-stakes settlements to revelations of lavish lifestyle, it’s easy to assume that’s how divorce works everywhere. But many of those high-profile breakups play out under California divorce laws, which are very different from the laws in Illinois.
Who Gets the Points? Dividing Travel Rewards, Credit Perks, and Loyalty Programs
When people think about property division during divorce, they often focus on homes, investment accounts, and retirement funds. But these days, many couples have accrued valuable assets that aren’t quite so obvious, such as airline miles, hotel rewards, credit card points, and other loyalty perks.
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