
Divorce Negotiation: How to Keep Control Over Your Future and Protect Your Interests
The Importance of Negotiation in Divorce: Keeping Control Over Your
The Botti Law Firm, P.C. has vast experience in high net worth and complex property division matters. We will provide strong representation and protect your assets in a divorce.
Dividing property in a divorce requires a multi-step process. First, you have to determine if the property is marital or non-marital property. This can be a complex process. Property obtained before the marriage it is generally non-marital. Property obtained during the marriage is generally marital. There are exceptions, however. Gifts and inheritances obtained during the marriage are usually non-marital property. To add to the confusion, in some circumstances non-marital property becomes marital property. In any event, once the marital property is identified it must be divided. In Illinois, marital property is not divided equally (50/50) but equitably. The judge will consider a variety of factors and divide the property based on what is most fair.
All types of marital assets are subject to equitable distribution laws. For example:
For almost 50 years the Botti Law Firm, P.C. has been providing skilled and compassionate family law representation. We will understand what is important to you and will work hard to achieve your goals. We will be compassionate because we want to minimize your stress and anxieties. We will work to limit and manage the divisive conflicts that arise so they don’t spiral out of control. We will be aggressive and fight for your rights in court or when negotiating settlement. This reliable formula has worked for our clients for almost 50 years; let it work for you.
Contact the Botti Law Firm, P.C. if you have questions regarding any legal concerns affecting your personal or professional life. We are available to assist clients 24 hours a day. Call us at (630) 573-8585, to schedule a private consultation with one of our attorneys today.
The Botti Law Firm, P.C., conveniently located in Oak Brook and Wheaton, is a full service law firm that offers comprehensive legal representation to individuals, families, businesses and professionals from the Chicago area, including Cook, Kane, DuPage, Lake, Will and Kendall Counties, to the rest of the United States. Our experienced trial attorneys are dedicated to obtaining successful results for our clients, in both state and federal courts.
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