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How To Avoid Letting Your Ex Get Everything in an Illinois Divorce - #27

Author
Sterling Lawyers
Published
Sat 16 Aug 2025
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Are you worried about getting your fair share in your Illinois divorce? In this episode, Sterling Hughes attorneys Katie VanDeusen and Jacqueline McClellan explain how Illinois divorce courts determine asset values and what strategies protect you from unfair division through proper valuation methods. 

They discuss: 

  • How Illinois divorce courts determine values for homes, businesses, and retirement accounts
  • When to use appraisers, business evaluators, actuaries, and forensic accountants
  • Why proper expert evaluation prevents losing thousands in divorce settlements
  • Strategic timing for asset valuation and avoiding costly back-end litigation


Listen in for practical guidance on Illinois divorce asset valuation, understanding your options for accurate assessment, and protecting your financial interests through proper expert evaluation. These insights will help you achieve fair property division and avoid costly valuation mistakes in your Illinois divorce proceedings.


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