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How Do Homemaker Contributions Impact Property Division in Illinois Divorce?
Article written by Illinois Attorney Kevin O’Flaherty
In this article, we explain how homemaker contributions impact property division in Illinois divorce. We answer the following questions:
- How are assets divided in Illinois divorce?
- What is the homemaker contribution in Illinois divorce?
- How do courts weigh a spouse’s contribution as a homemaker when dividing assets in Illinois divorce.
How are Assets Divided in Illinois Divorce?
Illinois is an “equitable division” state, not a “community property” state. This means that rather than marital property being divided in half between the spouses, courts have discretion to divide property based on a number of factors. We discuss these factors in detail in our article, How is Property Divided in Illinois Divorce?
What is the Homemaker Contribution in Illinois Divorce?
One of the factors that courts consider when determining how to apportion marital property between spouses is each spouse’s contribution to the acquisition of the assets. Illinois courts generally weigh a spouse’s contributions as a homemaker equally with contributions as a breadwinner. This is known as the “homemaker contribution.”
