Winfield Divorce Lawyers

Attorneys Addressing Legal and Financial Issues in Winfield, IL Divorce Cases

Getting a divorce may be one of the most difficult things you could experience during your life. In addition to the emotional strain that comes with the breakdown of your marriage, you will need to address multiple types of complex legal questions, and the decisions that are made during your case can affect your future for years to come. Whether you expect to cooperate with your spouse to negotiate a divorce settlement or expect high levels of conflict, you need a skilled divorce attorney by your side to protect your rights and help you achieve a fair resolution.

At Goostree Law Group, our attorneys assist clients in Winfield with every aspect of the divorce process, from dividing marital assets to addressing the needs of children. We understand the challenges that you are facing during this time, and in addition to providing legal representation, we also offer divorce coaching to help you understand the best approach to take during your case.

We will advise you of your legal options, and we will work with you to develop strategies to help you achieve your goals. We will strive to reduce your stress while making sure your interests will be protected as you work to resolve the issues in your case.

Complex Property Division Issues in a Winfield Divorce

Under the divorce laws in Illinois (750 ILCS 5/503), marital property must be divided fairly, and both you and your spouse should receive an equitable share of the marital estate. Whether your case is a high-asset divorce or not, issues related to marital property can quickly become complicated, and resolving disputes over assets can debts may be difficult. Our lawyers can assist with a wide range of property-related matters, including:

• Ownership of the Marital Home: When determining whether one spouse will keep the home or whether it should be sold, you may need to assess equity and determine who will be responsible for mortgage payments and other expenses. We can help you make sure your interests are protected as you address issues related to your home.
• Business Valuation: If you or your spouse own a family business, a proper valuation is critical. We work with financial professionals to assess the value of business interests and make sure these assets can be divided fairly.
• Division of Retirement Accounts: Pensions, 401(k)s, and IRAs may need to be divided between spouses. We can assist with Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs), ensuring that assets can be divided properly without triggering tax penalties.
• Dissipation of Assets: If your spouse has wasted or misused marital funds during the breakdown of your marriage, we will make sure the court is aware of these issues, and we will advocate for your interests to make sure your spouse's actions will be addressed correctly.

Call 630-584-4800 and let us help your family.

Divorce Considerations for Stay-at-Home Parents

Stay-at-home parents often face unique challenges during divorce. Without recent work history or independent income, a homemaker may worry about maintaining financial stability while ensuring that they can meet their children's ongoing needs. Whether you or your spouse are a stay-at-home parent, we can help you address divorce-related issues such as:

• Spousal Support (Alimony): We will help you determine whether maintenance is appropriate under Illinois law, and we will advocate for fair support arrangements to give a stay-at-home parent time to re-enter the workforce and become self-supporting.
• Parenting Time and Parental Responsibilities: We can help you craft a parenting plan that balances the rights of both parents while ensuring that a stay-at-home parent will be able to continue to provide the care your children need.
• Division of Assets: We will make sure a spouse's contributions as a homemaker and caregiver are properly considered when dividing marital property.