Illinois Family Law Insider

How To Protect Your Money in an Illinois Divorce Before You Lose It All - #6

Sterling Lawyers Episode 6

Are you worried about losing half your life's work in an Illinois divorce? In this video, Sterling Hughes CEO and Co-Founder Jeff Hughes breaks down critical steps to safeguard your finances during an Illinois divorce. Whether you're concerned about protecting inheritance, retirement accounts, or pre-marital assets, understanding Illinois' approach to property division is essential.

  • Why Illinois' 50/50 split myth could cost you assets that should remain exclusively yours
  • The importance of comprehensive financial documentation
  • Practical strategies for handling healthcare transitions

Listen in for guidance on protecting what's rightfully yours, creating the proper financial paper trail, and preserving your retirement plans during Illinois divorce proceedings. These foundational strategies will help you approach property division with confidence and realistic expectations about your financial future.