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    Divorce: What is Equitable Distribution?

    Posted on October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 by markey
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    Property division is often one of the most challenging issues to resolve in a divorce. In Illinois, this division is guided by the principle of “equitable distribution,” a term that doesn’t necessarily mean a strict 50/50 split of marital assets. Instead, equitable distribution refers to a fair allocation of the family’s assets, which may or […]

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