Divorce

Moving forward with a divorce can feel like a small step in an overwhelming process. You and your spouse may have been talking about divorce for a while, but now it is time to start sharing the news with your loved ones. It can feel overwhelming when it is time to...

Divorce can be jarring whether you decide to file first or if your spouse surprises you by taking the lead. You may worry about what will happen to your home, kids, retirement savings, investment portfolio and business. You may particularly wonder what will become of...

Illinois executors have many responsibilities, including taking inventory of a testator's assets. This accounting of a decedent's assets aids an executor in preparing a decedent's final tax return and dividing the testator's assets among their heirs.  While many...

Retirement plan divisions in the event of a divorce require the identification and valuation of all marital property retirement plans. Deciding the fraction of retirement plans that are marital property is just the first step when an order is constructed for the...

Dividing property in most divorces is usually a straightforward process. However, when a business is involved, the task can become extremely complicated. Dividing a business can make the divorce process feel like settling a dispute rather than an emotional/financial...

It's never easy to go through a divorce in Naperville, Illinois, but it might be even harder if you're in your 50s or 60s. The idea of dating again after spending decades with the same person can seem daunting and difficult. Thankfully, it's possible to navigate the...

High-value collectibles are irreplaceable and very difficult to come by. The rarity of the items creates a notion of high value and the owners often acquire them either through auctions or inheritance. Antique items have a higher material value and appreciate with...

Popular entertainment would have everyone believe that divorce is the end result of numerous devastating events. From infidelity and drug use to criminal activity and domestic violence, books, movies and television programs generally center on these dramatic elements...

Gray divorce occurs when long-time spouses decide to split. These separations are surprising to those closest to us. The reality is, statistically, older couple divorces have doubled in the last three decades. Age and health These decades-long marriages often...