Month: September 2023

What happens to a co-owned business in an Illinois divorce?

On Behalf of Ryan Family Law, P.C. | Sep 20, 2023 | Property Division

Even if separating spouses are certain about their divorce, they may face the uncertainty of their respective financial futures. Not only will they have to adjust from having two sources of income to one, but they will also have to accept how the court divides and...

How can you uphold your pet’s best interests in divorce?

On Behalf of Ryan Family Law, P.C. | Sep 19, 2023 | Divorce

Pets are creatures of habit. So, divorce is a massive disruption to their established routines. Fortunately, Illinois law recognizes that you treat your pet like your child, not like a marital property. In 2018, the state's policymakers included provisions about...