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<p>This case involves the dissolution of marriage between <strong>Yasemin Celik</strong> and <strong>Onur Celik</strong>, presided over by the Circuit Court of Cook County. The main issues on appeal, ...
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This case involves the dissolution of marriage between Yasemin Celik and Onur Celik, presided over by the Circuit Court of Cook County. The main issues on appeal, filed by Yasemin, related to financial judgments in the divorce proceedings.
The court found Onur contributed $112,000 from his nonmarital estate to the marital condo downpayment, a decision Yasemin disputed, claiming it was not clearly traceable and should be considered a gift. However, the appellate court upheld the trial court's finding, supported by bank statements showing the transfer from Onur's nonmarital account.
The trial court awarded Yasemin 60% of the condo’s equity, set maintenance and child support, and ordered each side to pay their own attorney fees. Yasemin argued the asset division should have favored her more due to her finances, but the appellate court ruled the trial court acted within its discretion, emphasizing both parties’ future earning potential and standard factors in Illinois law for asset division.
Yasemin also questioned the trial court’s income calculations for maintenance/child support. The appellate court found the court had properly assessed incomes and obligations, and it upheld the lower court’s reimbursement and other financial rulings.