A divorce is a chance to start your life over. The experienced family law attorneys at Di Giacomo & Somers, L.L.C., in Northfield, Illinois, can help you plan your new future. Our attorneys have more than 60 years of combined experience. They have a comprehensive understanding of real estate, stocks, investments, retirement and pension law, and mental health issues, as well as a strong understanding of custody and children's issues.
Contemplating divorce? Contact Di Giacomo & Somers, L.L.C., to learn more about your options. Our attorneys are skilled at litigation, collaboration and mediation. We will help you make the right decision for your divorce.
Who Gets What? Dividing Your Property and Other Financial Considerations
The financial aspects of a divorce are complicated. The following questions must be addressed:
- Should spousal maintenance be paid?
- What are the assets and debts of your marriage and how should they be divided?
- Who keeps the house?
- Should your retirement or pension benefits be divided?
Illinois is an equitable distribution state. This means that your property will not necessarily be divided 50/50. The court weighs factors set out in the law when considering the division of marital property such as each party's contribution to the marriage, the value of the property, the length of the marriage and the relevant economic circumstances.
It is important to have an attorney who understands not only divorce law, but also how to obtain a valuation of your assets. Specifically, valuing and dividing pensions, and other retirement assets, is complicated. Our attorneys have a substantial understanding in dividing complex and high-valued assets.
Northbrook Property Division Lawyers
We bring experience and compassion to the practice of law. Contact our Skokie divorce attorneys today to schedule a complementary, half-hour consultation. Call 847-999-4498.
