North Shore High Net Worth Divorce Lawyer
High net-worth couples face unique challenges and complications in divorce; without savvy legal advice, you could be at a distinct disadvantage in the divorce proceedings. When over $1 million is on the line, it’s not unusual to see some questionable behavior, including hiding assets and other attempts to subvert a fair division of marital property. Our North Shore, Chicago high net worth divorce lawyer advocates for your best interests and helps you get what you want in the divorce settlement. Please contact Merel Family Law today for a personalized consultation.
High Net Worth Divorce Lawyer North Shore, Chicago
A high-net-worth divorce is one in which the couple’s total assets, property, and bank accounts exceed $1 million. With stakes this high and the fact that Illinois is not a community property state for divorce, there’s a lot at stake for both spouses. As your North Shore high-net-worth divorce lawyer, we are only interested in what’s best for you. Whether you’re the higher-earning spouse and want to protect everything you’ve worked for now and in the future, or you were a homemaker who stepped back from the workforce to raise your family, we’ve got you covered.
Our firm often engages the services of forensic accountants to help us during the discovery phase of the divorce. This can help us locate assets your spouse may have tried to conceal and identify investments and property for which you may be entitled to a share. We work with you to develop your ideal divorce settlement, then build a strong case for a judge as to why your position is equitable and, if you share children, in the best interests of the child.
Whether you’re pursuing alimony, a specific piece of marital property, or you’re just concerned with keeping what you brought to the union, we’re here to protect you during the divorce. As skilled negotiators, we can often negotiate a fair split in mediation, sparing you the stress and unpredictability of a trial.
Why Experience Matters In High Net Worth Divorce
There’s often considerable negotiation in high net worth divorces; as trained negotiators, we focus on what matters most to you, and we drive a very hard bargain. Our extensive experience with contentious divorces and deep knowledge of Illinois family law gives us a distinct advantage. We help you secure the means for a very bright future, post-divorce.
- Firm founder Jonathan Merel received top honors from Super Lawyers
- Our firm was ranked as the Best Divorce Lawyers in Chicago by Expertise.com, an elite honor reserved for only a few select attorneys
- Mr. Merel is a thought leader in Chicagoland family law and is a frequent guest on many top-rated legal podcasts
- Our firm is in the Nation’s Top 1%, as ranked by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel
Know your options in a high-asset divorce. Protect what’s most important to you with the help of the Merel Family Law legal team. Call us today for a legal consult.
