In Illinois, assets that are gained by either spouse during a marriage are considered marital property. When a couple gets divorced, both spouses are entitled to a share of the marital property, with some exceptions. During the divorce process, a court will review the marital assets and divide them between the parties. This procedure is called asset division or property division. Once the divorce decree is finalized, asset division is permanent.
But what can you do if you feel the court made an error when dividing the assets? Consulting with a qualified divorce attorney would be the best course of action. Here is some information about appealing a court’s judgment on asset division.
Can I Appeal a Court Judgement on Asset Division?
You can appeal a court’s decision on asset division just like you can appeal any other court judgment. If you feel the judge made the wrong call, you can ask another court to review the decision. However, appealing on the basis of “fairness” might not get you the result you want. There are valid grounds for appealing a court decision, including: