Lake County Illinois Family Law Blog
How to divide pensions in a divorce
Negotiating how to divide property in a high asset divorce can be a complicated matter. It is especially complex when it comes to dividing retirement assets. Pensions, such as an IRA or a 401(k), are often some of the most significant assets you own. You start adding funds the day you begin working, so you […]
Best interest of the child: know it, live it, (learn to) love it.
It is easy to lose sight of the big picture in the midst of a separation or divorce. Raw feelings of anger, disappointment, and sadness can leave men and women itching for a fight and taking every opportunity to talk about what a poor spouse their ex was during the course of their marriage. Sometimes […]
Property: You Must Know It To Protect It
When it comes to protecting your assets in the event of a divorce, you can’t protect an asset you’re not aware of. While there are guidelines and formulas for the division of marital assets, they are only effective if used in conjunction with accurate information about a couple’s finances. In a contested divorce case, assets […]