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Lake in the Hills Child Custody Attorneys

Our Lake in the Hills child custody attorneys will protect the best interests of you and your children and defend your rights. We use every resource to reach a favorable settlement for your case and offer peace of mind.
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"Kevin was extremely professional, responsive and knowledgeable when I came to him for help. I would definitely recommend O'Flaherty Law!"

We believe your attorney should not speak in legalese

Finding an attorney who is a “real person” can be difficult. Many attorneys surround themselves almost exclusively with other attorneys and are accustomed to speaking in ivory tower legalese.  You should be able to connect with your attorney on a personal level, and he or she should speak to you in plain language that you can understand.  You will be working very closely with this person on issues that are very important to you. It is important that he or she be down-to-earth and someone that you connect with.

We believe your attorney should be accessible

The most common complaint that clients have of their attorneys is that the attorney is unreachable, does not communicate with them regularly, or does not promptly return your calls.  Your attorney should reach out to you about your case regularly and respond within 24 hours to calls and e-mails.  An open line of communication between you and your attorney is essential to building trust.

We believe your attorney should be realistic with you about costs and outcomes

Your attorney’s goal should not be to win at all costs.  Rather, it should be to achieve a favorable outcome for you as efficiently as possible.  It is important that your attorney set realistic expectations at the outset as to the costs you should expect, the concerns that the attorney has about the outcome of your case, and the length of time that you should expect your case to take.

Regardless of the nature of your case, we have an experienced attorney who will focus on your individual needs. Our team of attorneys works closely together, bringing each of their different fields of experience to bear in order to optimize our client care.

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Kevin's firm handled setting up my will and trust recently. They took something that seemed intimidating and made it easy to understand. I've also referred a couple clients to Kevin - he's trustworthy, approachable and very fairly priced.

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"Kevin was extremely professional, responsive and knowledgeable when I came to him for help. I would definitely recommend O'Flaherty Law!"

More information about our Lake in the Hills Child Custody Attorneys

Our Lake in the Hills child custody attorneys will protect the best interests of you and your children and defend your rights.   We use every resource to reach a favorable settlement for your case and offer peace of mind. 

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(847) 231-2102
lakeinthehills@oflaherty-law.com

What to Expect From a Legal Consultation

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.

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Location

Office Address

8411 Pyott Rd., Ste. 107

​Lake in the Hills, IL 60156

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Hours of Operation

Monday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
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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!

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Further Reading from our Lake in the Hills Child Custody Attorneys

Changes To Illinois Child Custody & Divorce Law That Occurred In 2016

Our Lake in the Hills child custody attorneys discuss the recent reforms that have occurred to Illinois child custody laws.  These changes attempt to limit disputes and move the language of the laws closer to modern understanding.  Shared parental responsibility now falls into four main categories including medical, non-curricular, religious, and educational and are dictated by court order or the parents.  Terms including “visitation” and “non-custodial parent”  are no longer used and have been replaced with "allocation of shared parenting time and responsibility”.  This gives parenting time to each without calling either “custodial”or “non custodial.”

Read the full article by our Lake in the Hills child custody attorneys regarding the 2016 changes to child custody and divorce law.

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Factors Lake in the Hills Courts Consider When Determining Child Custody Issues

Our Lake in the Hills child custody attorneys in this article, explain the different factors courts could consider when making decisions regarding allocation of parental time and responsibility.  Decisions are based on the Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act and examine issues including  the courts’ decision to factor the best interest of the child, parent’s wishes along with a child’s adjustment to their living situation.   Some of the circumstances taken into account by courts include:

  • A parent's substance abuse 
  • Cohabitation of a parent with someone of the opposite sex.  
  • They summarize many of the different circumstances courts base their decisions and how statutes and case law impact their decision.

Read the full article by our Lake in the Hills child custody attorneys about the factors Illinois courts consider in determining child custody issues. 

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Marital Settlement Agreements Explained

Our Lake in the Hills custody attorneys discuss marriage settlements, their creation and how they're implemented.   Marriage Settlement Agreements are used during a divorce to resolve various issues regarding divorce including:

  • Custody
  • Support
  • Asset division
  • Spousal maintenance

These are common issues that are attempted to be resolved with these settlements.  The courts may accept these agreements,  but can reject what they deem “unconscionable” in their opinion to guarantee the interests of the child are met.  We explain these agreements and how to update or change them even once a divorce is finalized.  ​

Read the full article by our Lake in the Hills custody attorneys about Marital Settlement Agreements.  

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