If you are retired or nearing retirement when you get divorced, dividing your assets can be more complicated than it would likely be earlier in life. Getting your fair share of marital assets is also of utmost importance.
In Will County, couples who spent decades building a life together often face the difficult task of separating shared retirement income, pensions, and property at a time when they cannot simply “earn it back.” The stakes are high, and careful legal planning is critical.
As of 2025, Illinois divorce law still follows the principle of equitable distribution, meaning the court will divide marital assets fairly, though not necessarily equally. For people who have already stopped working, that process can feel particularly risky. This blog provides a brief overview of how marital assets are divided in divorce by our Naperville divorce lawyers. To read more about what is considered personal property rather than marital property, click here.