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Divorce can be a stressful process for any couple, and it can be even more of a challenge for executives and high-net-worth individuals. A high-net-worth divorce requires proper planning to…
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Who Gets the House in a Divorce?
Dividing assets during a divorce is always complicated, especially when property is involved. Who gets the house in a divorce? While Illinois law states that marital assets should be divided…
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Collaborative Family Divorce Law
When couples wish to end a marriage, and minimize their stress or any hostility that’s usually associated with litigated divorce, collaborative family divorce lawyers in or near Chicago can provide…
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How Does a Collaborative Divorce Work?
Divorce can be a challenging and bewildering process, with many emotions involved. It often entails acquiring legal representation, court appearances, and a substantial investment of time and money. Nonetheless, couples…
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What Is A Collaborative Divorce Process?
What is a collaborative divorce process? A collaborative divorce is a non-adversarial approach to ending a marriage. It involves both parties and their respective attorneys working together to reach a…
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How is an LLC Treated in a Divorce?
Divorce cases can become complicated, especially when trying to divide a shared business. Illinois is an “equitable division” state. This means that all marital property must be divided fairly, regardless…
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What are Restricted Stock Units?
If you are going through a divorce, you likely have many questions about the division of assets, such as stock. What are restricted stock units, and how are they divided…
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What is Alimony?
If you and your spouse have been considering divorce, you may have a lot of questions, especially regarding alimony, spousal support or spousal maintenance. At Conniff & Keleher, we understand…
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Business Division in Divorce
The division of property during a divorce is a relatively straightforward process in Illinois, as Illinois is an “equitable division” state. This means that all marital property will be equitably…
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High-Income Earners and Alimony
Determining whether one spouse is responsible for paying alimony, or spousal support, following a divorce can actually be a complex process. Courts do not simply tell the spouse earning the…
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Uncontested Divorce
What is the difference between an uncontested divorce in Chicago and an amicable divorce? An amicable divorce is one in which the parties are willing and able to negotiate regarding…
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How are Business Assets Divided in Divorce?
If you are a business owner who is going through a divorce in Illinois, you may be wondering about the division of assets. How are business assets divided in divorce?…