Chicago Divorce & Family Law

Child support

For many mothers, getting child support established during a divorce or separation is important for maintaining stability in the home.

Complex property division

To help you protect your property and your best interests during a divorce, our attorneys are prepared to advocate for you.

Custody, visitation & parental responsibilities

When mothers file for divorce, child custody issues are a top concern. Our lawyers focus on and advocate for mothers’ rights.

Custody without Marriage

Whatever the circumstance, parental responsibilities can still be allocated, and both parents can share important decision-making responsibilities and parenting time.

Dissolution of long term marriage

After years or sometimes decades of marriage, elements of a divorce, such as the division of marital property, can become quite complicated.

Divorce

Most people are unfamiliar with the divorce process. We will help you create & execute a plan to manage the difficulties that come with ending a marriage.

Divorce for business owners

Working with an experienced attorney who can help you to ensure that a business valuation occurs in a fair and accurate matter is essential.

Domestic Violence

We provide the caring, compassionate service you need while using our legal knowledge and experience to bring perpetrators to justice.

Electronic Snooping

For any woman who is in the process of getting divorced, it is important to understand what kinds of electronic snooping are permissible and which are illegal.

Family Law

The Women’s Divorce & Family Law Group has years of experience guiding women and mothers through the complexities of the legal system.

Fighting Revenge Pornography

While the issue of revenge porn extends far beyond family law, it is important to know that you are not alone in facing revenge porn in relation to a family law case.

High Net Worth

It is important for couples with high net worth to understand how aspects of divorce may impact them differently than other divorcing spouses with a more simplified asset portfolio.

LGBTQ Family Law Services

We stay on top of new developments in family law, such as the Illinois Religious Protection and Civil Union Act, which created a new classification of family law focused on nontraditional and alternative families.

Mental health issues and divorce

Mental health issues can arise during and after the divorce process due to stress. This can impact the divorce settlement.

Modifications

Our attorneys help clients seek post-divorce modifications that reflect major lifestyle changes for ex-spouses, parents, and children, such as relocation, remarriage, illness, and financial difficulties.

Mother’s Rights

As fathers play more active roles in the care of their children in today’s society, some mothers might be concerned that their rights are not given full consideration in child custody decisions.

No-fault Divorce

Anyone seeking to file for divorce in Illinois can only cite irreconcilable differences, resulting in a no-fault divorce.

Orders of Protection

We offer the compassionate, professional legal representation you need to protect yourself and those you love through protective orders issued by the court.

Parental Alienation

If you suspect another adult, whether it is your former spouse or another adult in your child’s life, is attempting to alienate you from your child, take action now.

Paternity

For unmarried mothers, establishing paternity is often the first step to getting the help and support they need to provide for their child.

Pre-Divorce Planning

Our pre-divorce planning session is a private and confidential meeting with one of our attorneys for potential clients who are considering or believe they may have to undergo a divorce.

Property Division

Getting your fair share in a settlement plays an important role in your divorce recovery. Our attorneys can help you through this process.

Relocation

If you are a mother and you are considering relocating after your divorce, you need to know what steps to take to ensure you are on the right side of the law.

Retirement and Investment Accounts in Divorce

A divorce puts your financial security in serious jeopardy. We help clients get their fair share of any retirement and investment accounts.

Spousal Support

With our experience in Illinois divorce law, we can help guide you in getting the settlement amount you are entitled to.

Working Women & Divorce

Each partner’s career choices and contributions to the household are considered when determining how to divide assets, child support, and parenting plans.

Guardianship and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status

Guardianship of a Child