Just imagine this: you and your spouse have been married for over a decade. You both live a nice, quiet life, one with nearly all of the comforts anyone could ever want.
Even though the above is true, there is one problem that has been weighing on you: your spouse is never home. You are never given the time or intimacy that you need, and your spouse has made it clear that this won’t change.
You are seeking a divorce from your spouse. And, while this decision is exciting, it is also quite worrying. You are not sure what you will be granted from this divorce or what this divorce process will look like.
Going over the two points clarified above and speaking with an experienced Chicago divorce attorney will help you obtain the divorce you seek.
The Two Paths To Divorce
If you would like to divorce your spouse, you should prepare for two possibilities: your divorce is uncontested and moves forward relatively quickly, or it is contested and takes far longer to proceed.
You can work with an attorney to obtain the former outcome. By doing so, you can present your spouse with the divorce papers, negotiate some of the components of your divorce, and obtain a divorce, all with relative ease.
On the other hand, if an uncontested divorce is not on the table, you will need to prepare yourself for a more challenging divorce process. This, too, requires an attorney to navigate; a contested divorce is complex and messy.
No matter what happens, you must work with a divorce attorney. Doing so will help you obtain the divorce you are looking for in the most efficient manner possible.
What You Will Be Granted After Your Divorce
The state of Illinois practices “equitable distribution.” And, as a result of this, you will be granted your fair share of the marital assets, instead of an “equal share.”
For example, if you stayed home and raised the kids, you would likely be entitled to slightly more assets than your spouse. This applies to many other situations and circumstances.
Outside of your fair share of the marital assets, you may be able to obtain some form of spousal support. Being able to do so is dependent on the length of your marriage, your financial situation, and your overall contribution to the marriage.
Your attorney will help you make a strong case for the marital assets you are entitled to, as well as some form of alimony. Both of these things will make your post-divorce life far more comfortable than it might be otherwise.
If you and your spouse have children, you may also be entitled to child support. And, if this is true, your attorney will help you obtain the child support you are owed, so that you and your child can continue living well.
Get Qualified Legal Help Today
If you want to obtain a divorce in Illinois, then Glasgow & Olsson is uniquely qualified to assist you.
When you need an attorney, experience matters.
Speak with an Illinois divorce attorney today, and we will help you obtain the best possible divorce outcome.