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In Illinois, initiating a divorce begins when one spouse files a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. As a Naperville divorce attorney, we understand that irreconcilable differences are a valid ground for divorce. Our role is to help you through this process, ensuring all legal requirements, including residency, are met. We're here to respond to your concerns and navigate this journey with you.
As your Naperville family law attorneys, we recognize that every family situation is unique. Illinois's approach to child custody, now known as the allocation of parental responsibilities, focuses on the child's best interest. When it comes to dividing marital property and alimony, factors like income, needs, and the duration of the marriage are considered. Whether it's your first marriage or a subsequent one, or even if you're an unmarried parent, our goal is to address these challenges effectively and empathetically.
Most family law cases in Naperville involve preliminary hearings, discovery, mediation, and sometimes a trial. As your Naperville family law lawyer, we are equipped to handle your case whether it requires skilled negotiation or aggressive litigation. Our commitment as a family law attorney in Naperville, IL, is to find the best path forward for you, aiming for an amicable resolution or preparing for trial when necessary. We're dedicated to achieving outcomes that align with your goals and needs.
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Person: Here we tell the story of “Evelyn F.” whose name and case details have been altered to preserve anonymity. We hope this case study gives you an idea how our firm works and the results that we strive for. This case wasn’t perfect, and very few are.
Whether you’re looking at an amicable divorce or you hate your spouse’s guts, there are procedures and process that should be followed every time. Attention to detail and open communication make all the difference.
Person: Evelyn D was a Naperville resident that reached out to us like many of our clients do - after finding us on the internet. She informed our Intake staff that her marriage had been deteriorating for some time and her husband had started talking about setting up their financials in such a way that she wouldn’t receive anything if they ever separated. Naturally, she was concerned. Adding to the stress, they shared 2 children.
Beyond the worry of financials and a likely impending divorce, her primary concern was the wellbeing of her children and understanding how the custody and child support process would go. She wanted a fair parenting plan and a support agreement that would allow her and her kids to maintain at least a semblance of their current lives after the divorce.
Enter attorney James Dickinson and the O’Flaherty Law team. Attorney Dickinson reassured Evelyn that our team has handled many divorce cases like hers in the past. We were able to give her an initial set of expectations knowing that a contested divorce with children and disputed property division could become complicated, but we had a game plan unique to her case that was also based on our many past successes.
Let’s review the key facts of Evelyn’s case so far:
Person: Every case is unique, but the structure of a case should follow a systemic approach. That system, tested and refined over time, is what allows our law firm to work efficiently and effectively on our cases right away. Afterall, how would you feel if you were going into surgery and the doctor told you, “I’ve done a thousand of these, but today I think I’m going to try something new...” We applied a tried-and-true legal process to Evelyn’s divorce but made sure to consider all the unique variables her case presented. At the heart of that process is empathy and understanding, but also the assertiveness needed to get results.
Here’s a sneak peak of Evelyn’s divorce case process:
In about six months, Evelyn had a finalized divorce with joint parenting agreement giving her primary residential custody with a flexible schedule that for her ex-spouse. She remained in the marital home with plans to downsize to nearby neighborhood in the same school district. Should also received her fair share of spousal support and future retirement and investment accounts.
AI: Samantha’s case shows how a thoughtful legal strategy can protect both the emotional and financial interests of a parent during divorce. Our team prioritized:
AI: Going through a divorce is tough, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Whether you’re worried about custody, support, or dividing assets, we’re here to guide you with compassion and clarity.
I am personally committed to ensuring that each one of our clients receives the highest level of client service from our team. Our mission is to provide excellent legal work in a cost-effective manner while maintaining open lines of communication between our clients and their attorneys. Many of our clients are going through difficult times in their lives when they reach out to us. They should feel comfortable leaning on the experience and knowledge of our attorneys as their counselors and advocates. We are here to help!
In this article, our Illinois family law attorneys explain recent changes to Illinois child support law.
On July 1,2017, child support guidelines changed and now child support is based on an “income shares” model. Based on the relative incomes of the parents this may cause some parents to pay more and some to pay less in child support than under the previous law.
However, the new law does treat child support differently in “shared parenting” situations. Shared parenting means that each parent has 146 overnights with the child a year. Time spent with the child will factor into much child support the non-custodial parent is responsible for. The more time the less child support obligations will be, time spent does not become a factor however until the 146 overnights requirement is met.
Read more about changes to the child support laws from our Naperville divorce attorneys.
In this article, our Illinois divorce attorneys explain recent changes to Illinois family law.
In 2016 Illinois divorcee law changed in order to reduce the likelihood of disputes and make the divorcee process more modern. Listed below are a few of the more important revisions made to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act:
In this article, our Illinois family law attorneys explain how to file a petition for divorce in Illinois.
A divorce proceeding is initiated by filing a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with the court. The petition requests that the court enter judgment regarding marital issues such as the custody and care of minor children, the division of assets and debts, and any additional matters that the parties must resolve.There are several key points that must be included in the divorce petition:
More on Petitions for Dissolution of Marriage by our Naperville divorce lawyers.
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