Illinois Family Law Insider

5 Essential Tips To Keep Your Home In an Illinois Divorce - #9

Sterling Lawyers Episode 9

Are you worried about losing your family home in an Illinois divorce? In this episode, Sterling Lawyers CEO and Co-Founder Jeff Hughes breaks down five critical strategies to help you keep your home and protect your financial future during Illinois divorce proceedings.

  • Why the "divorce buyout loan" myth could cost you your home
  • How to qualify for refinancing with post-divorce income changes
  • Essential credit protection strategies during joint account transitions
  • Low down payment options that make homeownership possible sooner

Listen in for practical guidance on navigating mortgage qualification, protecting your credit score, and using legal strategies to preserve homeownership during divorce. These foundational tips will help you approach home-related decisions with confidence and realistic expectations about your housing options post-divorce.