Property Division

Chicago, Illinois Property Division Attorney

Equitable Division of Marital Property

It is never enough to rely on the "fair" property settlement that your soon-to-be former spouse proposes. Having a skilled and experienced attorney to represent you in your divorce is vital to your future.

At The Law Offices of Van A. Schwab, we counsel clients in property division matters. To discuss your case in a free 30-minute consultation, call us at 847-208-4569 (in Skokie) or 312-372-4569 (in Chicago), or contact us online.

Property Division in Illinois

In Illinois, before a divorce case goes to trial, there is a pretrial conference with a family court judge. The judge will often suggest ways to resolve differences before trial. If a settlement cannot be reached through negotiation or other alternative disputes resolution means, then trial is the only means by which the divorce can be accomplished.

Complex Cases

The overall financial picture of a divorcing couple may include complicating factors such as home equity, 401k's, bank accounts, taxes, private school tuition, inheritances, proposed spousal support, and anticipated liabilities related to health needs. Attorney Schwab can also assist with the division of closely held businesses and pensions in qualified domestic relations orders.

When prenuptial agreements are part of the picture, Mr. Schwab is able to anticipate how a court will react to proposed property division. If the marital home must be sold, his experience allows him to advise clients of the likely effects of such complications as equity loans, foreclosure, or division of value of a marital home that is already paid off.

Do you own significant real estate?
Do you have sizeable investments?
Do you own a business?

Find out how we can help you in complex property division.

Experienced in Property Division

Attorney Van A. Schwab has abundant experience handling property division issues involving millions of dollars in assets. Often, an actuary assists by evaluating financial aspects of a marital estate, including stocks and real estate, as well as the marital residence and all other marital property. Mr. Schwab is accustomed to evaluating the overall financial picture while representing and advising husbands or wives who are in the process of divorce or marital separation. As an experienced investor, he is confident and precise as he evaluates tax returns and other financial documents.

Contact Us

Contact family law attorney Van A. Schwab through this Web site, or by calling 847-208-4569 or 847-470-0139 (in Skokie) or 312-372-4569 (in Chicago). In other suburbs call 708-209-1922. We offer flexible hours and a free 30-minute consultation. For Lake County clients, our Skokie is convenient to highway I94 at the Dempster St. exit.

For more information about splitting up property and debts in a divorce or legal separation, visit the Property Division Information Center.

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