Frequently Asked Questions
What financial documents must be disclosed in Illinois divorce?
Illinois Supreme Court Rule 13.3.1 requires automatic disclosure of income information, asset statements, debts, insurance policies, and tax returns. Additional discovery can compel production of bank statements, investment accounts, business records, emails, and other relevant documents.
What if my spouse is hiding assets?
Formal discovery tools include interrogatories, requests for production, depositions, and subpoenas to banks and employers. Forensic accountants can analyze financial patterns, trace hidden accounts, and detect undisclosed income. Courts impose severe sanctions for asset concealment.
Can I subpoena my spouse's employer or bank?
Yes. Through proper discovery procedures, you can subpoena employment records, compensation information, bank statements, and investment account records from third parties. Your attorney must follow specific procedural requirements for third-party subpoenas.
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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