Illinois family lawyer Sean Sullivan answers popular questions surrounding the special issues that come up in high-net-worth divorce cases.
Legal Issues
Will a stay-at-home spouse’s contributions be rewarded during property division or when assessing spousal support?
Yes. Again, this fact pattern is very similar to the previous fact pattern. What has to be put into place is the issue of maintenance, (maintenance is now what people traditionally know of as alimony) which is the one spouse who has the greater income, greater property value, or greater income earning potential would then […]
Is a party entitled to some sort of financial recognition for putting their career or education on hold for the other spouse?
What happens if someone puts his or her own education or career on hold in order to put a spouse through law school or med school for instance? Is the party entitled to some sort of financial recognition for his or her sacrifice if the marriage ends in divorce?
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Is going to court the only way to ensure getting your fair share?
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Can I call my spouse’s lawyer if mine is out of town?
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How long does the divorce process take?
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