A Guide to Top Biglaw Firm Connects Their Associates with Bonus Money

Published: 1/16/2026
By Jonathan D. Steele

What should you know about a guide to top biglaw firm connects their associates with bonus money?

Quick Answer: This article advises individuals divorcing BigLaw associates to strategically gather documentation of their spouse's predictable bonus compensation, arguing that year-end bonuses constitute marital property subject to division under Illinois law. A key legal point raised is that bonuses earned during the marriage are considered marital assets regardless of when they are received, and courts have broad discretion to examine the totality of financial circumstances—including challenging claims that such bonuses are merely "discretionary"—when calculating maintenance and asset division.
Jonathan D. Steele

Written by Jonathan D. Steele

Chicago divorce attorney with cybersecurity certifications (Security+, ISC2 CC, Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate). Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star 2016-2025.

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