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College Expense Contributions

College Expense Contributions

Many divorces are completed without specific payment amounts referenced for college expenses.  This scenario often results from the reality that when the divorce is finalized, the child may be too young to correctly project the actual college costs, and therefore…

Asset and Debt Allocation

Allocation of Assets A primary issue in divorce is the allocation of assets and the division of debts acquired throughout the marriage. Cooperation from both parties can result in a smoother divorce process. Marital assets subject to division can include…

Asset Division in Illinois

Throughout a marriage, couples acquire assets, that later are often deemed “marital property”. In the course of a divorce proceeding, if the spouses cannot agree, the court will decide the manner and amount of the division of assets (and debts).…

New Pet Custody Law in Illinois

Pets have always been considered property in the eyes of the law. A new state law, effective January 1, 2018, now allows a judge to determine custody for companion animals within the context of a divorce proceeding. The law, which…

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