Five methods of discovery in a high net worth divorce case can help clients and their divorce lawyers ensure that the necessary information and evidence they obtain to help build their case is admissible in court. While discovery can be frustrating and may take a long time to complete, these methods are crucial for gathering information about valuable assets, hidden income, and the value of accounts of debts that are owed. Disclosure Under Illinois law, each side of the divorce has a right to … [Read more...]

DESCRIPTION Are you starting the process of divorce? Are you dealing with post divorce decree issues? Are you struggling and have questions that you'd like answered? Come and participate in an informative and interactive event. Open to only 10 participants. Registration deadline Feb 23rd. Tickets $30. Only 10 seats available. SPEAKERS: Denise Erlich, J.D. is a family lawyer who obtained her J.D., with honors, from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1999. Ken Schreiber, Pre-Divorce … [Read more...]

A prenuptial agreement must be signed voluntarily by both parties, accurately disclose assets, avoid grossly unfair provisions, and meet other requirements to be considered legal and valid in a court of law. Prenuptial Requirements A prenuptial agreement is a legal document that impacts how marital or non-marital assets are divided in the case of a divorce. Typically drawn up to protect the wealthier spouse in the event of a divorce down the road, the burden of proof is up to the spouse that … [Read more...]