The value of a couple’s primary residence plays into the valuation of their assets as one of many things within a marital estate. For typical divorces in Will County, the couple’s primary residence is often the largest asset. The parties evaluate the marital residence, try to determine its value, and apportion it between the parties. If one party is going to stay in a marital residence, they may have to buy out the other party either with cash or with some other asset to offset the equity in the home.