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Issues regarding family law can be some of the most difficult parts of life. If you are considering divorce, facing child custody issues, or need to change your current parenting plan, the choices you make will impact your family and your finances for many years to come.
Our Oak Park family law and divorce attorneys at O’Flaherty Law help individuals and families deal with these challenges through practical advice and tailored legal representation. We serve clients throughout Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park and surrounding Cook County communities.
Whether you’re negotiating divorce settlements or resolving disputes about parental responsibilities, our attorneys help you understand your rights, explore your options and make informed decisions about what to do next.
Family law encompasses much more than divorce. It addresses the legal relationships, responsibilities, and financial obligations that affect families at different stages of life.
Our Oak Park family law attorneys assist clients with a wide range of legal matters, including:
Whether your legal matter is straightforward or involves significant disagreements, having knowledgeable legal representation can help you approach the process with greater confidence.
Illinois is a no-fault divorce state. This means that a couple does not have to prove that one person did anything wrong to dissolve their marriage. Instead, a divorce may be granted when irreconcilable differences have led to an irretrievable breakdown of the marriage.
But even where both spouses agree a divorce is necessary, working out the details can be complicated.
In general, an uncontested divorce occurs when spouses agree on issues such as division of property, financial support, and child custody arrangements. A contested divorce is one in which there are issues in dispute to be negotiated, mediated or decided by a court.
At our Oak Park divorce lawyers, we handle both types of cases, working to help you seek reasonable settlements, and preparing to advocate for your interests in court if necessary.
Few legal questions have the emotional impact on parents that decisions about their children do.
Courts in Illinois use the terms allocation of parental responsibilities and parenting time in place of child custody.
Parents must make important decisions about their child’s education, health care, religious upbringing, and extracurricular activities. The parenting time determines how much time each parent spends with the child.
If parents cannot agree, courts in Illinois consider arrangements in the best interest of the child.
Our Oak Park child custody attorneys help parents create parenting plans, reach compromises, and implement parenting arrangements that are in the best interests of the children.
Family situations don’t always remain static once a divorce or custody case is finalized.
A change in employment, a move, financial difficulties or changing needs of a child may provide a reason to revisit an existing court order.
Our Oak Park family law attorneys help clients determine if changes in child support, parenting time, parental responsibilities or spousal maintenance may be appropriate under Illinois law.
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The purpose of a consultation is to determine whether our firm is a good fit for your legal needs. Although we often discuss expected results and costs, our attorneys do not give legal advice unless and until you choose to retain us.
Schedule a ConsultationLearn More About The FirmPerson: Here we tell the story of “Samantha D.” whose name and case details have been altered to preserve anonymity. We hope this case study gives you an idea of 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 processes that should be followed every time. Attention to detail and open communication make all the difference.
Person: Samantha was a Northern IL resident who 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 finances 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 well-being 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 Samantha 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 Samantha’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. After all, 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 Samantha'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 peek of Samantha’s divorce case process:
In about six months, Samantha had a finalized divorce with a joint parenting agreement giving her primary residential custody with a flexible schedule for her ex-spouse. She remained in the marital home with plans to downsize to a nearby neighborhood in the same school district. She also received her fair share of spousal support and future retirement and investment accounts.
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:
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!
If someone remarries while still legally married to another person, the new marriage is generally considered invalid because of bigamy laws. Even if the new spouse was unaware of the previous marriage, the new marriage may still be legally void. The person who knowingly remarried could face criminal penalties, including fines or jail time.
The article also discusses how an invalid marriage can affect finances, child custody, and other legal matters. It emphasizes the importance of obtaining a final divorce decree before remarrying and checking state-specific laws regarding waiting periods.
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