Initial Divorce Papers A divorce in Illinois begins when one spouse files a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage This is the initial document of the divorce papers to open a divorce case in the court system Depending on the nature of the pleadings in the Petition this petitioning spouse may be asking for various types… [Read More]
Transmutation of Marital and Non-Marital Property
Property in a divorce is classified into two categories marital and nonmarital In the state of Illinois there is a presumption that the property acquired during the marriage is marital see the article on division of property for more details Typically nonmarital propertyis notdivided in a divorce However if nonmarital property is comingled with marital… [Read More]
4 Things You Should Know About Property Division
Divorce can be a complicated process due to the various laws involved Dividing property is a major part of resolving a divorce case In Illinois division of property can be governed according to a legal concept known as equitable distribution Equitable distribution is a model of law which provides that property can be divided equitably… [Read More]