Domestic Relations
Chicago divorce lawyer helps uncover assets
As a Chicago divorce lawyer I see that, often times, one spouse alone manages the parties’ finances. Or, one party knows that an asset exists, such as a retirement account, but does not know where it is held or the value. The Illinois Supreme Court has given divorce lawyers tools with which to discover assets so that one party is not unjustly enriched to the detriment of the other. By way of example, the rules provide for the mandatory production of documents, accompanied by a signed affidavit stating that the spouse has produced all of the documents within his or her possession and control. In the vast majority of cases, there is usually a “paper trail”, which an experienced attorney can follow, to verify whether the disclosure of information is complete. If the other spouse withholds or hides information, a court has the authority to impose severe sanctions against that spouse.
Chicago Divorce & Family Law
Belle Lind Gordon is a sole practitioner whose practice focuses on divorce and family law cases. As a sole practitioner, she is better able to provide the personalized attention clients want and desire. Practicing Divorce and Family Law in the Chicago, Highland Park & Oakbrook area since 1980, Belle Lind Gordon understands that Divorce and Family Law involve emotional and financial issues. She is a compassionate and dedicated divorce attorney committed to helping you resolve these issues. The best indication of her success is reflected by the steady stream of referrals she receives from former clients.