Division of Marital Property  

Northfield, Illinois, Marital Property Division Lawyer

Throughout your marriage, you and your spouse accumulated property, assets and debt. As your marriage is ending, determinations will need to be made regarding the equitable distribution of both separate property and marital property. At the Law Offices of Sandra M. Rosenbloom, I encourage my clients to reach amicable, enduring solutions to marital property division. Using forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) like mediation and negotiation, I provide effective and fair advocacy for my clients.

Are you interested in discussing your options for reaching a settlement of marital property? Call the Law Offices of Sandra M. Rosenbloom at 847-441-1886 to schedule your consultation with me. You may also contact me online.

Understanding How Marital Property is Divided in Illinois

Illinois is an equitable distribution state. As a person who is experiencing a divorce, you may wonder what "equitable" means. It is not necessarily a 50/50 division of marital property. Instead, equitable distribution means that property is allotted fairly. As a family law attorney nearly 20 years of experience, I have extensive knowledge helping my clients reach fair and equitable property divisions. My representation extends to same-sex couples who are involved in ending domestic partnerships.

Marital property, assets and debt can include the following:

• The marital home and any mortgages on it
• Real estate property including vacation homes and investment properties
• Family businesses
• Vehicles
• Recreational vehicles such as boats, RVs and ATVs
• Credit card debt
• Bank accounts
• Stock options, pension plans and 401(k)s

Reaching Property Settlements through Various Methods

Marital property division can be obtained through various forms of ADR including collaborative law, mediation and negotiated settlements or in court. Throughout your divorce, my firm provides you with strong advocacy. I focus on protecting your rights, handling your concerns with compassion and helping you work through difficult property decisions. Additionally, I draft prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. These documents can help you avoid litigation in the event of a divorce.

If you would like to schedule a consultation with me, contact my firm.