Divorcing over 50, sometimes called a “gray divorce”, comes with some unique challenges. While divorce is rarely easy, without careful planning and sound legal advice, going through a divorce after decades of marriage can take a significant toll on your emotional and financial health. Therefore, planning for this difficult and life-altering event is important to help alleviate stress. Knowing what to expect, and choosing the right divorce attorney to look out for your interests, will also allow you to approach your future with confidence. If you are divorcing over 50, here are five (5) helpful tips to keep in mind as you prepare for this new chapter in your life. Tip #1: Have a clear understanding of your financial situation is critical when divorcing after 50. In a gray divorce, it is not unusual for one spouse to be solely responsible for handling the marital finances. If one spouse has been earning more than the other, what do you do? One of the most common concerns faced by clients divorcing in their 50’s is surviving financially after the divorce. You will want to know whether you will be able to receive or be required to pay spousal maintenance (often referred to as alimony). If you are divorcing in Chicago, Illinois law controls if there is an amount of maintenance to be paid and if so, the amount and duration are determined based on the income of both parties and the length of the marriage. Illinois statutory guidelines dictate that the amount awarded is typically 30% of the paying spouse’s gross income and less than 20% of the receiving spouse’s income. The duration for which the spousal maintenance is paid is dependent on the length of the marriage. This will ultimately give you a good gauge of your financial situation so you can determine if you will need to find yourself a job or a different job as well as determine if your post-decree situation would be sustainable for you. Tip #2: Be sure to plan for health insurance post-divorce. Planning for the cost of health insurance after divorce is often one thing many going through a divorce do not think about. If your spouse’s health insurance policy has covered you up until now, you could be in for an expensive surprise. A spouse can only cover you as a dependent spouse if you are a spouse, once the divorce is final, you are no longer a spouse and coverage, by law, changes. As a result, it is important that you explore other options for your own health insurance coverage and budget accordingly -- especially if you divorce before Medicare is able to cover you at age 65. To get you started, here are three options that you may consider. One, if you currently work, have your employer cover your health insurance. Two, sign up for your state’s healthcare exchange under the Affordable Care Act. And three, you can continue to use your ex-spouse’s existing coverage by obtaining temporary COBRA coverage for up to 36 months. However, even if you choose to stay under your spouse’s coverage, the cost for COBRA coverage will most likely be significantly more than it was prior to divorce -- so be prepared for that cost. Tip #3: Think about whether you would like to keep the marital home. While deciding whether or not you would like to keep the family home after the divorce, consider your finances. It may be your safe place and your refuge, but the marital home may come with significant financial burdens that may become overwhelming with only one person paying for the mortgage, property taxes, etc. If one spouse wants to stay in the home, you must be prepared to pay the other their share of the equity by giving up a share of the marital estate or taking on debt by refinancing the mortgage on the house to remove the other’s name from the mortgage and title. Tip #4: Create a detailed inventory of all of your assets and debts. It is imperative that you take a thorough inventory of all marital assets before attempting to divide them. First, have a solid idea of how much money is in investment accounts, savings accounts, retirement accounts, life insurance policy, pension plans, Social Security benefits, and real estate. When you are accounting for all the assets, make sure to also create a post-divorce plan that shows not only just the current value of assets and income but also the potential future value. It is important to take into consideration how the division of assets may be affected over time. Second, be sure you are aware of all debts - whether consumer debts, personal loans, lines of credit, etc. If you have not handled the finances in your marriage you will want to find out if your spouse has obtained any credit cards that you are not aware of. Keep in mind that you could potentially be liable for half of your spouse’s debt -- even if the debt is not in your name. Make sure to get a full credit report for both you and your spouse so that there are no surprises about who owes what. Tip #5: Be sure to include unique items and collectibles when doing an inventory of marital property. When couples have been married for decades it is not usual for one or both spouses to accumulate some unique items or collectibles. Collections of all kinds can spark added discord, especially when money has been spent over the years accumulating unique assets or collectible items. Be aware, these items may be worth a lot of money. There are also situations where only one spouse is fully aware of the real market value of a unique asset or collectible item. Therefore, some items may require an appraisal to determine true fair market value. Do not divide collectibles and works of art until you get the items valued properly. Seek Advice from an Experienced Divorce Attorney When Divorcing Over 50 Oftentimes, people going through a divorce will focus on the sole idea of winning. The reality is that divorce is not a game to be won. Instead, decisions should be made with a clear and rational state of mind. Don’t waste your energy, time, and money fighting, and try approaching this challenging situation with grace. If you are facing the challenges of divorce after 50, Anderson and Boback can help. For more than 20 years, our experienced divorce attorneys have been representing Chicago clients with a wide range of family law and divorce issues, including divorcing over 50. Contact us today for a confidential consultation and learn more about protecting yourself and your assets in your divorce. THIS ARTICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AT: https://illinoislawforyou.com/divorce/5-tips-when-divorcing-over-50/
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The petitioners, in this case, were the grandparents of the child in question. The grandparents gain custody of their granddaughter after filing a petition to establish custody. In that petition, they alleged that they’d been caring for their granddaughter since she was an infant. The biological mother fought back, stating in her court pleadings that the grandparents did not have “standing.” For those of you that don’t know, a lawsuit cannot be started by a person unless they have standing. Your neighbors cannot bring a petition to take custody of your daughter because they are better parents, have more money, or could give your daughter everything that she wants in life. They might be able to demonstrate that they could provide better for your child, but without standing, no one can even bring the petition to ask for custody of your daughter. Young v. Herman - Grandparents Gain Custody Ordinarily, parents always come first and have an absolute right to their child. Parents are allowed to keep their children before anyone else is allowed to have them. In this case though, Crystal Young and Michael Young (the grandparents) v. Kourtney Herman, and David Herron, the judge said that the grandparents did have standing, and a trial was had as to the child’s best interests. Was it in the child’s best interests to be raised by her parents or by her grandparents? At trial, the court held that the grandparents should have primary parental decision making. The Youngs claimed that their granddaughter had been in their "physical care, custody, and control" since she was two months old. The Youngs complained in their petition that the biological mother, Kourtney, had recently removed their granddaughter from their care. The Youngs argued that it was in their granddaughter’s best interest to stay with them. Did the Grandparents Have Standing to File for Custody? Kourtney filed a motion to dismiss their complaint. She was the child’s mother and so long as she was there to take her daughter, no one (except the biological father) should be in line to take custody before her. In essence, the grandparents lacked standing. The trial court determined that "there was no challenge to standing filed during the time of pleadings." As a result, the court concluded: "that issue would be waived." Nonetheless, the Appellate Court went on to address the merits of the standing issue. The court stated the following about standing: "As it relates to the issue of standing as to whether or not a parent had custody of this child at the initiation of this proceeding, the evidence in this case I think is, is extensive. And the evidence, in this case, I believe, demonstrates that [J.H.] was removed from the Youngs' 'custody' a short time prior to the filing of these proceedings. And that I don't believe because [J.H.] was in the physical custody of her biological mother, [Kourtney], at the time of the filling of the proceedings would prohibit the [Youngs] to file this petition, because she was, in essence, yanked from their custody which caused them to initiate these proceedings to seek her return." Grandparents Were Primary Caregiver for Granddaughter The trial court also found that Crystal became the primary caregiver for her granddaughter and that Kourtney surrendered that duty to Crystal. And that the surrender was an indefinite surrender. The trial court found further that the Youngs provided their granddaughter with medical care, oversaw her education, provided for her extracurricular activities, and fostered her spiritual life. In addition, the Youngs provided day-to-day care. The court was not persuaded that Kourtney had "physical custody" of her daughter when the petition for custody was filed. The trial court concluded that it was in the child’s best interests for parental responsibilities to return to the status quo prior to Kourtney's removing her daughter from the Youngs' care. That is, the Youngs should have primary decision-making responsibility, with parenting time awarded to Kourtney in the amount of every other weekend and one weeknight per week. Kourtney appealed the trial court’s ruling. Kourtney argued on appeal that the trial court was wrong when it denied her motion to dismiss and it also erred when it found that it was in her daughter’s best interest to be raised by her grandparents. Kourtney first argued that the grandparents lacked standing. Section 601.2(b)(3) of the Dissolution Act provides that a proceeding for allocation of decision-making responsibilities (formerly known as "custody") of a child may be commenced in the following manner by a person who is not the child's parent: "by a person other than a parent, by filing a petition for allocation of parental responsibilities in the county in which the child is permanently resident or found, but only if he or she is not in the physical custody of one of his or her parents." 750 ILCS 5/601.2(b)(3) (West 2016). Thus, the appropriateness of the Youngs' petition for custody turns on whether their granddaughter was in the "physical custody" of Kourtney when the present action was commenced. Kourtney argued that her child was in her care and not the grandparents, so no standing could exist. But the court found that her daughter was in the grandparents’ care, and it was only once the litigation was about to start, did the mother take her daughter from the grandparents. Illinois Doctrine of Standing In Illinois, the doctrine of standing "assures that issues are raised only by those parties with a real interest in the outcome of the controversy." Glisson v. City of Marion, 188 Ill. 2d 211, 221, 720 N.E.2d 1034, 1039 (1999). To have standing, a party must have "some injury in fact to a legally cognizable interest." Id. "Lack of standing is an affirmative defense, which the defendant bears the burden to plead and prove." Id. at 224. As such, lack of standing is as an affirmative matter properly raised in a section 2-619(a)(9) motion to dismiss. What does "physical custody" mean? Section 601.2 of the Dissolution Act does not define "physical custody." However, extensive case law exists interpreting "physical custody" in the context of section 601 of the Dissolution Act. Resolving the issue of physical custody "should not turn on who is in physical possession, so to speak, of the child at the moment of filing the petition for custody. Some cases have held that to establish physical custody the nonparent must show that the biological parents " 'voluntarily and indefinitely relinquished custody of the child. In addition, when determining whether a parent had physical custody, a court should consider factors including the following: "(1) who was responsible for the care and welfare of the child prior to the initiation of custody proceedings; (2) the manner in which physical possession of a child was acquired; and (3) the nature and duration of the possession." In re A.W.J., 316 Ill. App. 3d 91, 96, 736 N.E.2d 716, 721 (2000). The Appellate court found that the minor child was not in Kourtney's physical custody. Many witnesses testified as to the day to day care of the minor child and the trial court found that the Youngs were the child’s primary custodian, no Kourtney. The court went on to further say that Kourtney voluntarily relinquished her parenting responsibilities to the Youngs. Under the three-factor test provided by A.W.J., the trial court's determination that the child was not in Kourtney's physical custody. The trial court found that the Youngs were responsible for the child’s day-to-day care, medical care, education, extracurricular activities, and social life. The court found that Kourtney voluntarily requested that the Youngs help parent her child and that they had done so for the past eight years. Determination of the Best Interests of the Child When the court made the determination that the Youngs had standing, the court next went to the child’s best interests. The court evaluates the best interests of the child by evaluating
Of these 15 factors, no one factor is more important than the other. Some factors exist in a case and others do not. But these 15 factors are a guide for the trial judge when a decision has to be made about a child’s best interest. The Appellate Court found that the trial court did not make an error in finding that the child’s best interests were had by leaving the child with her grandparents. Warning to Grandparents Raising Grandchildren for Extended Periods of Time Grandparents, take note. If you are raising your grandchildren for extended periods of time (a parent might be in jail or just unavailable), consider getting a custody order. That way you won’t be fighting later after the parent comes back years later. The child deserves some permanency and if you are the only one who can give the child that, make it legal to avoid a fight later on. THIS ARTICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AT: https://illinoislawforyou.com/uncategorized/grandparents-trump-the-rights-of-biological-parents-and-take-custody/ Getting a divorce doesn’t have to be a fight, and most times, after some initial problems are resolved, the vast majority of cases never go to trial. When people first get started, however, they want to know the difference between a divorce that is contested or uncontested. Whether you believe your divorce will be contested or uncontested, it is imperative to have a lawyer review your agreement and to guide you in the process. No matter which way you go, your lawyer will need to complete certain petitions and judgments. It is important that your agreement is written in the correct manner and that you don’t forget important things that are typical in all divorce judgments.
Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce What is an Uncontested Divorce? An uncontested divorce occurs when both spouses agree to all the terms that are pertinent to their divorce. Because the two parties have agreed on everything, they would not need a judge to make decisions for them -- thus, there would be no need to go to trial. In general, uncontested divorces are less complicated, less of a financial burden, and proceed through the system more quickly than a contested divorce. Who is Best Suited for an Uncontested Divorce? If you believe that you and your ex-spouse can amicably agree on the terms of your divorce, opt for an uncontested divorce. This will also benefit you financially and emotionally. On the other hand, if you and your spouse are unable to communicate with one another without fighting or domestic violence is a part of your marriage, an uncontested divorce will not work. When there is an apparent disparity of power or history of domestic violence or emotional abuse, this places one spouse with an unfair advantage over the other, and an uncontested divorce may not be possible. If only one spouse is anxious to settle, understand that both parties must agree for a settlement to proceed in an uncontested divorce. What is a Contested Divorce? Contested divorces are the opposite of uncontested divorces. In a contested divorce, parties are not able to come to an agreement, and thus need to go to trial to present their case to a judge. When you realize that your case is contested, arrange a meeting with your attorney. At this meeting, your attorney will help you decide what the issues are and the best way to resolve it. Most likely, an agreeable solution can still result in a settlement, and if not, at least you’ve clarified the issues for the court. What Issues Need to Be Addressed in All Divorces? Four main issues need to be resolved and agreed upon to get are divorce are:
Do not try to rush the process, and keep in mind that even if you and your spouse resolve all issues, you must discuss these issues with your attorney. You do not want to leave any stone unturned and have unresolved issues come up after the divorce is finalized. After an Agreement Is Reached, What Happens Next After an agreement is reached, the paperwork must be prepared. You’ll start the case with a Petition for Dissolution. Your case is then active and once you inform the court that all issues are resolved, an Allocation Judgment must be prepared for the child-related issues, and for the financial issues, a Marital Settlement Agreement, and a Judgment. The final court date is called a prove up. You and your spouse will both appear in most cases. While the pandemic is going on, the courts are allowing divorces to proceed by submitting the paperwork to the judge without the parties coming to court. Once the judge signs the judgment, your case is over. Ultimately, it is essential to keep in mind that working hard to come to an agreement with your spouse will be the best decision for both parties. People tend to follow the provisions in their agreements more readily when they’ve reached the agreement themselves. Keep in mind that if you cannot resolve matters yourself, then a judge who knows nothing about you will decide your fate in life. Lastly, when you have children together, you will see your ex-spouse forever. At every graduation, extracurricular activity, and eventually, at weddings and grand children’s events. Think of that when you cast negative comments at your spouse. Give each other the respect you both deserve and the process won’t be as daunting. Whether Contested or Uncontested Get Trusted Advice from a Chicago Divorce Lawyer If you are interested in moving forward with your divorce, you should first speak to an experienced divorce attorney. Never sign any documents, without consulting your attorney. Your attorney will ensure that the terms you agree to are accurately reflected in the paperwork presented to the Court. For a free consultation with one of our experienced Chicago divorce attorneys, contact us today. THIS ARTICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AT: https://illinoislawforyou.com/divorce/contested-or-uncontested-divorce/ When Illinois parents breakup, some wonder if either parent is favored when it comes to child custody cases. Studies show that in 51% of custody decisions, both parents agree that the mother should be the primary custodial parent. This statistic may seem daunting to fathers seeking child custody. Instead of giving up, however, fathers should seek custody themselves. Many fathers think that custody will automatically go to the mother, so they don’t even try. This is a mistake. In reality, fathers are just as successful as mothers in child custody cases, but they don’t seek it as much as mothers do.
What is Child Custody in Illinois and Who Gets It? In Illinois, we no longer use the word custody. Now, Allocation Judgments are written, allocating each parent’s responsibility, including the parenting time each will receive. An Allocation Judgment allocates each parent’s responsibility, so how will the court decide who takes the child to the doctor or gets to choose the doctor? Many times the court will look to see who is doing it now. If the father has primarily been the one taking the children in for check-ups, takes time off of work to pick up sick children from school, then it would be more likely that the father will be allocated the responsibility to deal with the children’s medical needs. What about school? Who does the homework? Which parent is working until the children homework is already done? Again, the person who has primarily been doing this job will typically be allocated that job at the end of the case. In the Allocation Judgment, parents are given the opportunity to allocate the responsibilities of parenting, including how much time each will spend with the child. Unlike the previous system where one parent was allowed to make all the decisions on behalf of the child (sole custody), parents today can allocate school decision making to one parent and medical decisions to the other. Or they can elect to jointly make all decisions. The Allocation Judgment allocates all aspects of the child’s life, including parenting time, formerly known as visitation. Fathers Seeking Child Custody Can Prevail In decades past, fathers in custody cases would not receive as much parenting time with their children because the mothers would primarily assume the child-rearing responsibilities. If fathers want equal parenting time, then they need to step up, before the case comes to court, to parent their child. Do you take your child in for doctor’s visits? Do you help prepare meals? Do you do homework with your child? These are common questions when deciding who has been more involved with the children. Parenting isn’t who takes the children to Disneyland and buys the most presents. Parenting is changing the diapers, preparing meals and doing the laundry. If you want equal time with your child, then you need to do the hard work. A parent seeking equal parenting time needs to realize that this isn’t about them, it is about their child. If you don’t have the time, for whatever reason, to be involved with your child, then it is only fair for your child to have the best caretaker available. Focus is on the Child’s Best Interests Courts will look at various factors to determine what the child’s best interests are. They will take into consideration many factors such as the child’s wishes, each parent’s wishes, the distance between each parents’ home and the child’s school, and any possible violence or threat to the child. If it is in the child’s best interest to share the child’s time equally between the parents, then the court will order it. On the other hand, if it is in the child’s best interest to only see the child on the weekend, that will be the order. It will be your job to demonstrate to the court how you can act in your child’s best interest. Contact a Chicago Family Law Attorney with Expertise in Child Custody Cases If you have questions about custody or the allocation of parental rights, it is important to get advice from an attorney with significant experience in child custody cases. At Anderson & Boback, our Chicago family law firm has a long-standing record of success helping both mothers and fathers in a wide range of child-related cases. To schedule a confidential consultation with one of our experienced child custody lawyers, contact us today. THIS ARTICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AT: https://illinoislawforyou.com/child-custody/parent-favored-child-custody-cases/ There is no doubt COVID-19 is impacting every facet of our day-to-day lives. For those pending Divorce and Family Law matters during the coronavirus pandemic and mandated social distancing does not mean that your case will stop. The Courts in Cook County and the other surrounding counties of Chicago have been working very hard to make accommodations for all litigants so that their family law cases can move forward in the best possible way during the COVID-19 crisis. It means that there are certain parameters now in place to address both the Illinois governor’s Shelter-in-Place Order as well as the important family law and divorce matters pending before the Court.
COVID-19 Impact on Pending Divorce and Family Law Cases Divorce and Family Law Cases Ready for “Prove-Up” If your case is ready to finalize, or prove-up as we call it, there is now a provision in place for parties to finalize their divorce case remotely as long as the Chief Judge’s General Order (2020 D 10) if followed. Temporary or Permanent Parenting Time Orders If you are under a parenting time order, either temporary or permanent, the Chief Judge’s General Order (2020 D 8) has clarified in that the order in place shall control in all instances and not be affected by the school’s closure that is in place due to COVID-19. You can modify the orders via agreement as it is presumed that all parents will act in the best interest of their children. Protection Orders If you have previously obtained a Plenary Order of Protection, the Chief Judge’s General Order (2020 D 7) provides that if your order is going to expires during this time of COVID-19, you can submit a motion to the court requesting an extension of the order if you feel that the order needs to remain in place for your safety. Non-emergency Motions Motions that are not emergent can continue to be filed and once filed and served upon the other side along with a copy of the Chief Judge’s General Order (2020 D 13) a briefing schedule granting 21 days to Respond and 7 days to reply is automatic. This allows for the case to move forward without the necessity of appearing in Court and presenting the motion and the Court then granting time to respond. Emergency Family Law Matters If you have an emergency family law matter, the courts will deal with that pursuant to the Chief Judge’s General Order (2020 D 3) so that emergency matters are resolved quickly and efficiently with the process put into place. If you believe you have an emergency situation, please talk to your attorney about getting your emergency matter resolved remotely with an enforceable court order. Attorneys Hard at Work During the Coronavirus Pandemic Most, if not all, attorneys continue to work during the COVID-19 crisis. Many are working remotely from their home offices due to Governor Pritzker’s Shelter in Place Order. You can still access your attorney via telephone, email, video chat or other electronic methods. At Anderson & Boback, our divorce and family law attorneys are ready and willing to take your call to assist you. How Your Attorney Can Help You During the COVID-19 Shelter-in-Place You can expect your attorney to be very helpful during this time in explaining the current orders that are in place, how this affects your specific situation and how the orders that are in place to deal with access to justice during this difficult time can be resolved in a way that keeps people on track with their pending divorce and family law cases or matters that need to be addressed by the court. Helpful Resources from Anderson & Boback There are many helpful resources available to the public. Please review our website and Facebook page for helpful information contained in our blog posts. We are also available by telephone if you have questions about your divorce or family law matter. This is unchartered territory for all of us. Things are changing by the day and even by the hour. Now is the time to support each other and we at Anderson & Boback intend to do just that. We stand resilient and available to assist you and your family through this most difficult time. Contact us today to get the help you need. THIS ARTICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AT: https://illinoislawforyou.com/illinois-family-law/covid-19-pending-divorce-and-family-law-cases/ Navigating divorce and selling a home are probably two of the most stressful life events. Going through the two at the same time creates a confusing, emotional storm to be reckoned with. For many, real estate is their highest value asset, and each partner feels that they contributed to the purchase of the home — even if one did so more than the other. It is only natural that each spouse wants to receive his or her fair share of the marital home. Who gets the house in a divorce? Who gets to stay? How does one go about real estate division? This will be one of the biggest property hurdles you will have to face in your life, but if you take into consideration all the different factors, you will be fully equipped to make the best, informed decision for yourself.
Who Keeps the House in a Divorce? Deciding to sell the marital home offers a clean break for a divorcing couple, as it provides each party with an even amount of cash to start over, invest in a new house and start over again. All in all, it is important to first take into consideration the financial reasons for selling the marital home. A house that made financial sense as a married couple will often have trouble translating into an affordable home on a single income after a divorce is final. While mounting a ‘For Sale’ sign in front of the house may wield unwelcome questions from nosy neighbors about your divorce proceedings, the most straightforward solution may be to sell the home. Not only does the division of your marital assets become clearer after you sold the house, but it also provides a fair share of the profits from the deal for each party. When Selling the Marital Home is Not the Right Decision There may be also instances in which selling the house in a divorce is not the right decision for a divorcing couple. In that situation, the big question that results is: Who gets to stay in the house? Especially when kids are involved, parents tend to try to keep the home so as to keep the transition from the divorce as smooth as possible. There are three scenarios that could occur at this stage. To begin, one spouse could buy out the other. An appraisal of the property would be performed so as to determine its current market value. Afterward, one party would buy out the other in cash and transfer the deed to sole ownership of the paying spouse. It is important to note that when going with this option, you must ensure you have the financial means to not only buy out your partner but to pay legal fees and costs. Another option is if the couple agrees to delay the sale, and that one parent might stay in the home until the children are at least eighteen years old — after which the home would then be sold, with the former spouses splitting the proceeds of the sale. The final scenario is if you and your partner come to a decision that one spouse can keep the house without having to participate in a buyout and pay their partner. In this case, ensure that all ownership documents get signed, as there is no telling if the partner will change their mind down the line, and that the split will remain amicable. Consider the emotional aspects of real estate. A factor that not a lot of divorcing couples think about enough is the emotional side of real estate. Imagine a scenario in which you and your spouse had come to an agreement that you can stay in the family home with the children. Your spouse has already signed over the ownership documents to you and has found another home to reside in. With the departure of your spouse, the once happy home that you fought for can quickly become unpleasant to live in. Memories of better times can taint the comfort you had once experienced in your house. This happens to a lot more clients than people think, and sooner or later, people come to discover perhaps keeping the house was not all it was cracked up to be. Try your best to come to a decision out of court. Ultimately, the goal is that you have taken all the different factors and made the best decision for you and your family. However, if both parties cannot come to an agreement out of court, a family law judge will decide for you. This is rarely a pleasant experience, as the judge rarely decides as either party would like. Once a couple submits their property dispute to the court, Illinois divorce law will be used to divide the marital property amongst the spouses. In that case, make sure you hire a trusted and experienced divorce trustworthy lawyer who will help divide your marital assets between the two of you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse. If you are facing a divorce and wonder how your home or other marital property will be divided and need more information, feel free to download our helpful Property Division Guide. Get Advice About Your Marital Home from a Chicago Divorce Attorney Anderson and Boback is a trusted divorce law firm in Chicago, with extensive experience with the wide range of issues involving divorce and real estate, especially the marital home. Contact us today for a confidential consultation and learn more about property division and dealing with issues surrounding your house in a divorce. THIS ARTICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AT: https://illinoislawforyou.com/uncategorized/what-to-do-house-in-a-divorce/ |
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