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Chicago’s Leading Family Law Firm

Our team has a wide range of experience and knowledge across the entire scope of family law and family law services.

Chicago Family Law Attorney

Family Law

Family law covers domestic legal matters, including divorce, child custody, adoption, and more.

Family Law
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Divorce

Our attorney can represent you in your divorce to make sure that property, assets, and wealth are divided fairly. We can also negotiate for spousal or child support and child custody.

Divorce
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Adoption

From filing the paperwork to representing you in court during the final adoption process, our attorney can support you through every step of growing your family.

Adoption
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Appeals

If you are unhappy with a judgment regarding a family law matter, our legal team can guide you through the process of filing an appeal and building an argument to get the court’s decision overturned.

Appeals
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Child Custody

An effective parenting plan includes a child custody arrangement that prioritizes the best interests of the child. Our lawyer can help negotiate a fair agreement, visitation schedule, or modification.

Child Custody
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Collaborative Law

Collaborative law is an alternative dispute resolution method. Instead of litigation, divorce agreements are finalized through a more cooperative approach involving attorneys, financial experts, and mediators.

Collaborative Law
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Domestic Violence Orders of Protection

If you have been harmed or threatened by a spouse, partner, significant other, or family member, our attorney can help you petition the courts for a domestic violence order of protection.

Domestic Violence Orders of Protection
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Family Dispute Mediation

Mediation allows for dispute resolution without court proceedings. This method is more private and can be effective if parties are amicable and cooperative.

Family Dispute Mediation
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Grandparent Visitation Rights

If a judge determines that it is in the child’s best interest to spend time with their grandparents, a court-mandated visitation order can be put into place.

Grandparent Visitation Rights
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High Net Worth Divorce

High net worth divorce cases describe situations where a couple has a net worth of $1 million or more. This designation usually involves couples who own businesses, multiple properties, or complex assets.

High Net Worth Divorce
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International Family Law

When family law disputes involve family members who live in different countries, international family law applies.

International Family Law
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Legal Separation

A legal separation provides a binding agreement related to property division, child custody, and financial support without divorcing or legally ending the marriage.

Legal Separation
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Maintenance

Also known as spousal support, maintenance is a form of financial relief that can be requested as part of a divorce agreement.

Maintenance
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Marriage & Civil Unions

Marriage is a legal union recognized by the state and federal governments. Civil unions provide couples with a joint legal status that is solely recognized by the state. This difference impacts qualifications for certain benefits, including tax reductions.

Marriage & Civil Unions
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Mediation

Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution method where the involved parties and their attorneys collaborate to reach an agreement that is then finalized by a judge.

Mediation
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Paternity

Paternity is an essential component of family law as it legally establishes a man as the father of a child. Our lawyer can assist with formally requesting paternity testing as part of fair child support and child custody arrangements.

Paternity
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Pet Custody

If couples own pets, a custody agreement can be established during divorce proceedings. This plan can include physical custody schedules and financial obligations, like splitting the costs of veterinary care.

Pet Custody
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Pre & Postnuptial Agreements

Pre and postnuptial agreements provide financial clarity for couples when one or both spouses own businesses, have significant family assets, or bring substantial wealth into the relationship.

Pre & Postnuptial Agreements
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Visitation Rights

When a parent does not have custody of their child, they can petition for court-ordered visitation time as a way to foster a safe and structured relationship.

Visitation Rights

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