Partition Lawsuits and what do to about them
A partition lawsuit is a type of legal action involving the owners of a property. If a property has two or more joint owners and they cannot agree to sell or dispose of the property, any of the owners can file such a lawsuit in relevant courts. What issues can lead to...
Pre-Divorce Planning
If you haven’t thought about it yet, having a pre-divorce is the first step to take when separation is sure. Here at Hecht Schondorf, we are passionate about minimizing the impact of divorce separation on family members. Keeping the impending split in focus, plan by...
Property Division in the State of Illinois
Different states have laws peculiar to them regarding property division between spouses in a divorce. In Illinois, equitable distribution is practiced, and we adhere to the principle stated in the equitable distribution statute. 750 ILCS 5/503 (d), Which says,”...