“Brian Heise is an experienced, exceptionally thorough, hard-working, and remarkably intelligent attorney. It was a pleasure working with Brian’s team. I highly recommend the law office of Bush and Heise; they are simply the best.

“Brian Heise is an experienced, exceptionally thorough, hard-working, and remarkably intelligent attorney. It was a pleasure working with Brian’s team. I highly recommend the law office of Bush and Heise; they are simply the best.
I’ve used Bush and Heise several times over the years…The office staff is very friendly and kept me informed…I will continue to use Bush and Heise in the future for any legal issues.
“Anna Bush was very helpful with mediation during my divorce and handling a difficult ex husband. She could handle international diplomatic negotiations.”
Property Division, aka “division of marital assets”, as well as debt, is one aspect of the divorce process that should not be overlooked. If the sole decision of property division is left to the divorce judge, they will endeavor to make an “equitable distribution” of the marital assets and debt. Keep in mind, “Equitable” does not mean equal.
Because every marriage is unique, determining what is fair and equitable is not always apparent, and the value of certain assets such as businesses, stock options, pension plans and retirement accounts can be extremely complex.
At Bush & Heise, we assist clients in Cook County, Lake County and McHenry County negotiates property settlement agreements that are fair and reasonable while protecting the financial integrity of the client. When negotiation attempts are not effective, we also are accomplished litigators who will fully advocate for you in court.
Our Barrington property division attorneys are ready to assist with even the most complex matters related to the division of marital assets.
For more than 40 years, we’ve been providing effective legal counsel in cases related to divorce and family law. To learn more about how we can assist you with the division of property in your divorce case, call us today at (847) 382-4560 to schedule a free, no obligation consultation. Our office is conveniently located in Barrington, IL and we serve clients throughout the Chicago area, including Cook, Lake and McHenry Counties in Illinois.
We are open and available for in-person case consultations. Please call us at (847) 382-4560 today.
At Bush & Heise, we are committed to servicing your case as much as ever. Although courts may be closed and the world seems to be changing at an ever present rate, we still have tools to ensure that your divorce, custody, paternity or estate planning matter can move forward. We are adapting to the changes and taking all steps to make sure that our level of service is not altered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Please know that to the extent applicable, we can take the following steps on new and existing cases:
Initiate divorce and parentage cases;
File motions and pleadings seeking relief;
Obtain court dates after May 18, 2020;
File emergency motions (if the circumstances call for same);
File Petitions for Orders of Protection;
Initiate and respond to discovery;
In some cases, conduct hearings and pre-trials with the Judges remotely;
Participate in mediation electronically;
Negotiate settlement agreements with opposing counsel;
Enter Agreed Orders which become immediately enforceable;
Enter Judgments for divorce; and
Actively work on estate plans, will or trust modifications
While the current state of national health emergency continues to evolve, rest assured that our level of commitment to our clients remains unchanged. Please reach out if you have any questions or would like to schedule a phone or Zoom (video) consultation.