Experienced lawyer to determine proper division of your marital and non-marital assets
To find out more about the divorce process in Illinois and to speak with an experienced divorce lawyer who will fight for your family's future, contact us now to schedule your free, 30 minute consultation.
Serving the following localities: Kane County: Algonquin, Aurora, North Aurora, Batavia, Barrington, Lake in the Hills, Burlington, Plato, Sleepy Hollow, Gilberts, Geneva, St. Charles, South Elgin, Elgin, Wasco, LaFox, Elburn, Maple Park, , Lily Lake, Virgil, Rutland, Wayne, Huntley, Hinckley, Kaneville, Sugar Grove, Big Rock, Pingree Grove, Hampshire, Carpentersville, West Dundee, Campton Hills and Montgomery, . Kendall County: Little Rock, Plano, Newark, Oswego, and Yorkville.
Division of Assets
Distribution of marital and non-marital assets can be one of the biggest stumbling blocks during divorce with many nuances to address. An experienced lawyer can help navigate through the process by defining and properly valuing the various assets as well as factoring any tax implications.
In Illinois, marital assets are divided fairly rather than equitably which requires the family law courts to determine what is marital property and what is non-marital property. Our firm has several years of experience assisting clients in providing documentation to evidence how property is held and what can be expected during the division of property.
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Retirement and pensions accounts are also subject to division in divorce and can often be the most valuable asset outside of the marital home. Division of retirement or pension accounts can be complicated, but not difficult. Our experienced staff is able to effectively advocate for proper division and implementation of the necessary Qualified Domestic Relations Order(s).
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It is important to note, that a dissipation of assets can be claimed if one spouse has devalued marital property or improperly spent marital funds during the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage. Such a claim requires determination of when such actions occurred and the state of the marriage.
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Attorney Warren G. Sylvester is a knowledgeable lawyer with 20+ years experience in family law. Thoroughly familiar with the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act and the recent changes thereto, Mr. Sylvester is experienced in providing evidence and arguing for the benefit of his client or defending his client against claims of dissipation. He is a lawyer fighting for your family's future.
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Concentrating his law practice in Kane and Kendall Counties, Warren G. Sylvester is a lawyer familiar with the local rules and well established with the family court judges.