Anyone have information on how it all works in illinois from a legal and financial standpoint? Married 5 years, she is not working but usually does and will again soon. Home in my name but was purchased after marriage about 30-40k in equity if you count the equity line of credit too. 1 kid together. I dont believe either of us could afford the house with half the equity refinanced (unfortunately we probably cant afford any other homes either with prices now ugh) Would it be just assets minus debt split 50/50? And then child support? I have to stay just to not be homeless dont i? I have 2 more kids before this marriage that i have about 40% of the time. No child support in that order. Would i have to pay alimony even if shes working again?