When two people get divorced in Illinois, they are both entitled to marital property. Marital property is what Illinois law calls possessions or assets that either spouse acquired during the marriage. With some exceptions, these assets belong to both parties and are divided in a divorce. The couple can divide the property between themselves or a court can do it for them.
When an Illinois court divides marital property between two spouses, it does so fairly, not equally. This can make the process somewhat complex because instead of just dividing everything in half, it is up to the judge to decide how the property should be divided. Property division becomes even more complex when it involves assets that are hard to divide, such as a family business. An Illinois property division attorney will defend your interests throughout the process and make sure you receive your fair share.