Cook County Property Division Lawyer

Over the course of any marriage, couples end up buying or otherwise accumulating various types of property. At the Women’s Divorce & Family Law Group, we know that getting your rightful share of these assets is an important part of ensuring your future financial security.  

As experienced Cook County property division lawyers, we provide the aggressive legal representation you need in these proceedings. Named as one of the Best Family Law Firms in the Chicago area by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys and featured in national magazines, we are the firm to trust to protect your best interests in even the most contentious divorce cases.  

Protecting Your Rights in Marital Property Division

Marital property division in divorce only applies to personal property, real estate, or financial assets you earned or acquired over the course of your marriage. It does not include any previously owned assets or other belongings you may have possessed. In the Cook County Court, you will be required to submit a financial affidavit detailing this property, which may include any of the following:

• Land, homes, or vacation properties;
• Memberships in timeshares or country clubs;
• Cars, motorcycles, boats, or other recreational vehicles;
• Furniture, artwork, and other home decor;
• Antiques and other collectible items;
• Individual or jointly owned businesses, inventory, and supplies;
• Financial accounts, including stocks, pensions, and retirement plans.

Factors in Cook County Property Division

At the Women’s Divorce & Family Law Group, we can help ensure your rights are protected in any marital property and divorce-related orders that are issued, as well as in any divorce settlement agreements that are negotiated in your case.  As experienced Cook County property division lawyers, we know that getting what you are entitled to plays an important role in divorce recovery and in rebuilding financial security afterward.

Under the Illinois Compiled Statutes (750 ILCS 5/503), factors that may influence marital property division include:

• The length of time the couple was married;
• Each spouse’s earnings and income potential;
• Any career or educational sacrifices made by one party, in the support of the marriage;
• The actions each spouse took over the marriage in accumulating assets or marital debts.

Our Cook County Property Division Lawyers are on Your Side

When dealing with divorce and matters concerning marital property, you need a strong, experienced Cook County property division lawyer on your side. To discuss your rights and how the Women’s Divorce & Family Law Group can assist you, call or contact our office online and request a free consultation today.