There is no doubt that a divorce has the potential of being contentious. Fortunately, many people in Illinois and across the country are able to settle their differences with only a relatively minor amount of upset. In the case of a high asset divorce, however, there...
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Could high asset divorce be contagious among friends and family?
According to researchers from leading universities, spouses are 75 percent more likely to end their marriage if a close friend or family member does the same. That sobering statistic may give some Illinois spouses pause. It turns out that in some ways, high asset...
The role of data protection in high asset divorce
Technology has truly changed our lives for the better in countless ways. There are areas, however, where the benefits of technology can pose a problem. An example lies in high asset divorce, where technology can provide a soon-to-be-ex with a wealth of information...
Some high asset divorce cases become very ugly
For Illinois couples who have accumulated significant wealth, sorting out the details of a divorce settlement can be a challenge. Many high asset divorce cases also have a degree of contention between parties, although that strife usually abates as the process wears...
This high asset divorce has spun out of control
Virtually every Illinois resident knows of at least one divorce of a friend or family member that ended with a great deal of acrimony and strife. In some cases, however, contention between parties reaches a fever pitch. Such appears to be the case between two West...
Don’t let a high asset divorce affect your health
Researchers have discovered that people who go through divorce are less satisfied with their lives and have lower levels of activity as compared with those who are married or single. That's important to think about for those in Illinois who are preparing for a high...
A high asset divorce shouldn’t ruin your health
Ending an Illinois marriage is enough of a challenge without risking serious health consequences. Unfortunately, however, researchers believe that divorce can take a big toll on health and wellness. In fact, people who go through divorce are more likely to smoke or...
Matt Lauer approaching high asset divorce case
Many Illinois readers are aware of the marital troubles between former "Today" show host Matt Lauer and his wife of 20 years, Annette Roque. Lauer was fired last fall after allegations surfaced regarding inappropriate sexual conduct in the workplace. It appears that...
The role of counseling in a high asset divorce
Many Illinois spouses want to try couples counseling before they move forward with a divorce. Marriage counseling can be an effective way to save a relationship, and some couples experience a strengthened bond and renewed appreciation for one another as a result....
High asset divorce and investment accounts
The division of assets is a primary consideration in the majority of Illinois divorces. In many cases, there are multiple investment accounts as well as real estate and other assets that need to be accounted for. In each instance, the value of each item and how each...