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OUR LAWYERS BRING COMPASSION and Advocacy to Your Family Law Case

And the ability and determination to follow through on issues that matter to you.

The dedicated and compassionate team of lawyers at Hurst, Robin, Kay & Allen, LLC, provide a full range of family and divorce law services to clients with legal needs in Chicago and its surrounding suburbs.

Family Matters

Family is important. Family matters, even the most joyous ones such as marriages and adoptions, come with a lot of pressure and gravity and more often than not, a lot of stress. We know that this kind of stress is often felt as if it has been multiplied exponentially when people are going through stressful times like they do during divorces, making child custody and/or visitation schedules, making child support/maintenance arrangements, and dealing with domestic violence.ย 

We Are Family Law

Our attorneys practice divorce and family law exclusively. This helps to ensure that our clients get top notch legal representation for these things when they need them and that your case will get the quality attention it deserves. The extensive and broad scope of our different attorneysโ€™ experience and backgrounds mean that there is a good chance that we have an attorney especially suited to your particular needs.

We take pride in our ability to resolve cases through negotiation and thus save our clients money. We know from our track record that we do not hesitate to fight fiercely and skillfully in court litigation when it becomes necessary. We are compassionate and understanding about what our clients are going through while also going head to head with our opponents to fight to get you what you need and are entitled to.ย 

Finding a Family Lawyer

Family is of the utmost importance to many of us and when it comes to family, selecting a lawyer to help you with family matters may be one of the most critical decisions you will need to make to protect yourself, your future and children.

Entering a marriage with someone you love and also wanting to protect your pre-marriage assets, or protecting your financial and material rights during a divorce and/or developing a sound parenting plan for a divorce, plus many other family matters pertaining to legal issues, are often emotionally taxing- and can be extremely difficult to do without the help of a good family law team. The team at Hurst, Robin, Kay & Allen is compassionate about the work we do to help others and experienced with successfully defending the rights of people in their family legal matters.

Experienced Family Law Lawyers

While focused solely on family law, our team has a wide range of experience and knowledge across the entire scope of family law and family law services. If you have marriage or civil union issues, parenting and/or visitation issues, domestic violence issues, international family issues, or need help with orders of protection, mediation or appeals, we have extensive experience in these areas and have likely helped others with similar needs to your own.

If you are in need of a compassionate team of lawyers who will tirelessly fight for your rights, contact Hurst, Robin, Kay & Allen for a free consultation so that we can see if we would be a good fit for each other.

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Listeners Who Also Can Litigate

We're not like other lawyers eager to run up hours on your dime. In fact, our initial consultation is free. This enables us to see if we're a fit for one another, be fully apprised of the "big picture" of your situation and begin to formulate some potential avenues we can explore that make sense โ€” everything from negotiation to litigation.

OUR ATTORNEYS

Illinois Family Law Attorneys

Olga A. Allen

Olga A. Allen concentrates her practice on all areas of family law, including complex settlement and litigation, negotiating marital settlement agreement.

Brian J. Hurst

Practicing only Matrimonial and Family Law, Brian has successfully argued in both the Illinois Appellate Courts and the Illinois Supreme Court.

John A. Kay

John Kay has been practicing law in Illinois for more than 33 years. Since 2001, he has focused his practice on complex family law.

Neil A. Robin

Neil runs his office like that of an old time family doctor, meeting with clients early in the morning, late in the evening, and on the weekend.

Olga Stambler

Olga Stambler graduated *Magnu Cum Laude* from Brandeis University in 1992 with a Bachelors of Art in Political Science.

Your Dedicated High Net Worth Divorce Attorney

Navigating a high net worth divorce requires not only legal skill but also empathy, discretion, and unwavering support. At Hurst, Robin, Kay & Allen, LLC, our attorneys combine decades of experience with a personal commitment to safeguarding what matters most. Our teamโ€™s diverse backgrounds, ranging from courtroom litigation to mediation, and from complex asset valuation to sensitive custody matters, allow us to approach each case with both precision and understanding. We have represented clients in the Illinois Appellate and Supreme Courts, crafted tailored prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and resolved disputes involving significant business interests and investments, always with the goal of protecting our clientsโ€™ financial stability and emotional well-being.

Led by accomplished partners including Brian J. Hurst, Olga A. Allen, Neil A. Robin, and John A. Kay, our firm offers a breadth of knowledge and strategies that few can match. Whether through negotiation, mediation, or trial, we focus on achieving outcomes that align with our clientsโ€™ goals while minimizing stress and preserving privacy. From flexible meeting times to hands-on guidance through each stage, we work to make the process as smooth as possible. Together, we deliver the sophisticated representation and personal attention every client deserves in a high net worth divorce.

The Answers You Seek When You Need Them
Phone calls and emails are meant to be returned promptly. Yet, it's amazing how often that just doesn't happen in other legal environments. Our clients don't have to worry about getting a hold of us. Rest assured, we're here to keep your case steadily progressing toward an outcome that meets your goals โ€” whether that impacts your child custody, your estate or other financial matters.

Frequently Asked Questions

High net worth divorce cases require special attention because they often involve complex financial issues, such as business ownership, investment portfolios, multiple real estate holdings, and retirement accounts. When you work with our high net worth divorce lawyer in Illinois, it is essential to choose someone who understands asset valuation, tax strategy, and the unique dynamics of substantial estates. These cases may also involve prenuptial or postnuptial agreements, which require our skilled prenup lawyer or prenuptial agreement attorney to ensure they are properly enforced or challenged when necessary. Privacy is often a priority, and your attorney should know how to handle sensitive financial and personal details discreetly. The right lawyer will have a network of trusted experts, such as forensic accountants and appraisers, to support your case and will work to protect your long term financial security while striving for a fair and equitable resolution.

Mediation can be an effective way to resolve disputes without the stress and cost of litigation. Whether you are working with our Illinois mediationย  lawyer, the goal is to find solutions that are acceptable to everyone in a cooperative setting. This process can be especially helpful in matters involving child custody, property division, visitation rights, or pet custody, because it allows the parties to maintain control over the outcome rather than leaving decisions entirely to a judge. Family dispute mediation lawyers often help parents create detailed parenting plans that protect the childrenโ€™s best interests while preserving important relationships. Mediation is also valuable for couples seeking a collaborative law attorney who favors respectful problem solving over contentious proceedings. Choosing mediation can help reduce conflict, maintain privacy, and create a stronger foundation for future cooperation, which is especially important for co parents.

Child custody, visitation, and support issues can be among the most challenging areas of family law. Our child custody lawyer can guide you through decisions about legal custody, parenting time, and ensuring your childโ€™s well being. Visitation rights lawyers can assist parents and grandparents, with a grandparents visitation rights lawyer available to help secure meaningful time with children when relationships are in question. These issues often overlap with financial concerns, which is why our experienced alimony lawyer is important for ensuring fair support arrangements. For unmarried parents, our paternity lawyer can establish legal parentage, which is the first step toward securing custody and support rights in Illinois. Whether the case involves complex high net worth considerations, domestic violence concerns, or a need for clear parenting agreements, our experienced family lawyer can protect your rights while prioritizing the interests of your children.

A prenuptial or postnuptial agreement can provide important clarity for both spouses by outlining how assets, debts, and other financial matters will be handled if the marriage ends. Working with our prenup lawyer or prenuptial agreement lawyer in Illinois ensures the agreement meets all legal requirements and reflects your specific priorities. These agreements are not limited to high net worth individuals; they can benefit anyone who wants to reduce uncertainty and avoid conflict in the future. A postnuptial agreement lawyer can assist couples who are already married in creating similar protections. For business owners, property investors, or those entering a second marriage, these agreements can protect both personal and family interests. A knowledgeable attorney will guide you through full financial disclosure, fair terms, and clear wording to ensure the agreement is enforceable and stands up in court if challenged.

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