Working through a legal issue is rarely easy, but cases involving spouses, children, and other family members can be particularly difficult. At Arami Law, Inc., our dedicated Long Grove family law attorney has many years of experience helping clients with various family law matters, including issues of child custody, financial matters involving maintenance and support, and domestic violence concerns requiring protective orders. If you need help with your family law case, an advocate at our firm can answer your questions today. Do not hesitate to reach out.
There are many kinds of family law issues that may require an attorney’s assistance. At Arami Law, Inc., we provide assistance to clients in numerous types of family law matters, such as:
How is property division determined in an Illinois divorce? Under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (IMDMA), the court will divide marital property according to a theory of equitable distribution. This means that the property will be divided in a manner that is fair to both parties but is not necessarily equal. The court only divides marital property, which includes:
Separate property, or non-marital property—including both assets and debts—is not divisible and belongs only to one spouse. An experienced Long Grove family law attorney can help couples determine which assets qualify as marital or separate property.
Spousal maintenance, formerly known as alimony, is awarded in many divorce cases. In order to award spousal maintenance, a court must first determine whether spousal maintenance is appropriate, given the particular circumstances of the case. Once it decides spousal maintenance should be awarded, the court then looks to a formula to decide the amount and duration of the spousal maintenance. This spousal maintenance formula is only applicable to couples who earn a combined annual gross income of less than $250,000.
In high net-worth divorces, the court typically will not apply the spousal maintenance formula and instead will look at the factors of the specific case to determine the amount and duration of the award.
Family law matters can be confusing and complex, but you don’t have to solve this problem alone. If you need assistance with a family law matter, an experienced Long Grove family law attorney can help. Contact Arami Law, Inc. to speak with an advocate today.
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