Our experienced family law attorneys have extensive trial experience. We can also help you resolve many family law concerns without the stress and expense of litigation. Contact us today to arrange a free and confidential first half-hour initial consultation. We practice in the family courts of McLean County and the surrounding counties in central Illinois.
We work with individuals at all stages of a divorce, from the initial filing and determination of temporary orders of custody, visitation, and support or the use and possession of the marital home through post-judgment motions for modification or enforcement of existing divorce decrees, including contempt proceedings. We handle all matters related to or arising out of divorce, such as:
Child custody and visitation
We will help you seek amicable solutions that are in the best interests of your minor children, and we will always dedicate ourselves to protecting your interests. We will help you establish and implement plans for parenting time that allow for meaningful participation in the growth and nurturing of your children.
Child support issues
We will review all proposed child support orders for compliance with Illinois guidelines. We will also help you seek support for special needs, including college education, when appropriate.
Spousal maintenance (alimony)
Our attorneys will help you determine whether alimony is warranted and, if so, how much should be paid and for how long.
Equitable distribution of marital property
In marital property matters, we may refer you to mediation if that is cost-efficient for your situation or required by law. We can work directly with you to divide the debts and assets of your marriage and can prepare qualified domestic relations orders (QDRO) to govern the distribution of retirement assets (or a QILDRO for state employees).
Civil unions
We can protect your interests under the 2011 Illinois legislation recognizing same-sex unions, including property division and other concerns in a civil union “divorce.”
In our comprehensive family law practice, we also handle:
Grandparents’ rights
We represent grandparents in family law matters, from custody or visitation claims to adoption proceedings.
Paternity actions
We represent unmarried fathers or mothers in legal actions for a declaration of parentage and subsequent orders for visitation or child support.
Proceedings involving the termination of parental rights
We will represent either party in a legal action to terminate or defend parental rights.
Domestic or foreign adoption
We handle all matters related to adoptions, including stepparent or third-party adoptions and private or agency adoptions. We represent adoptive parents as well as birth parents. We will also handle surrogacy matters.
Emancipation of minors
We represent parents or minors in proceedings to establish a minor's legal adulthood and independence.
Orders of protection
We help victims of domestic abuse, stalking, or harassment obtain protective orders. We also challenge orders of protection when they are overly restrictive or misused for advantage in family court proceedings.
For honest and straightforward advice from an experienced lawyer, contact us online or call us at 309-829-3636 to schedule an appointment. The initial first 30 minutes of your consultation is free of charge.
We offer the first half-hour of consultation free of charge to determine if we can help you.
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Our office is conveniently located just several blocks from the county courthouse. Free off-street parking is available.
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