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The Law Office of Kelley V. Flinn

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“They assisted with all documents, countless questions and calls and always got back to us with answers and guidance to help keep the process moving along.”

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Goostree Law Group - Kane County

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Custody
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“He picked it up and never stopped he was always upfront and clear with me about everything going on, he never made me feel confused about what was happening or what needed to happen.”

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Peskind Law Firm

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Family Law Appeals, Amicable or Cooperative Divorce, Post Decree

“It is evident that she is very experienced in her field, and her knowledge and confidence in what she does helped us feel more at ease during the process.”

FAQs

Does it matter who files first?

It rarely matters who files a case first. However, if you and your spouse live in different counties or states, the first to file may choose where the case proceeds. If both parties live in the same county, it is immaterial who files first. Judges do not evaluate any issues in the case based upon who files it. Because a person who files a case can dismiss it for tactical reasons, it is usually prudent to file a counter-divorce to block them from doing so.

How long does the divorce last?

There is no simple formula for anticipating the length of the case. The complexity of the issues, combined with the level of cooperation between the parties and their lawyers, affect the length of the case. Typically, from the point of reaching a settlement, it takes approximately one month to finalize the divorce. If the case cannot be settled and needs to go to trial, the case will typically take at least one year to complete. While there are some exceptions, we resolve most cases (either by settlement or trial) within twelve to eighteen months after filing.

What is shared custody?

Shared parenting schedules are designed to increase the amount of time children have with both parents. Shared parenting arrangements are often used to resolve custody disputes. Parents will agree to divide time with the children equally. This type of arrangement, with frequent exchanges between the parents, may have a detrimental effect on children. We recommend consulting with a child psychologist to get advice concerning the impact of a particular schedule on your family.

How much child support will I receive or pay?

Illinois has adopted an income share formula for the payment of child support. This means that the court will consider the income of both parents and the expenses for the children, as determined by economic reports by the government, and support will be allocated between the parents based upon their ability to pay. In addition to child support, the Court can allocated out of pocket expenses for the minor children.

What happens if my spouse wrongfully takes money before or during the divorce?

Suppose one of the parties improperly takes money or disposes of assets, either before or during the divorce case. In that case, the court can consider that factor in dividing up the balance of the property. When one of the parties uses money or resources, not for the benefit of the family, especially if used only for their benefit, during a period that the marriage is breaking down, it is considered dissipation of marital assets. If that occurs, the non-dissipating party can be awarded a portion of the money dissipated at the end of the case. Generally, however, prevention is a better approach; all efforts should be made to ensure your spouse does not waste marital assets. While the case is pending, the court can enter an order known as a Preliminary Injunction, which bars the improper use of monies by either party during the case. Also, substantial bank accounts can be divided up at the beginning of the case to make sure one party does not have access to all of the resources to the exclusion of the other party.

More info can be found on the FAQ page of our website.

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Catella Alvin L

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Estate Planning, Family Law & Divorce, Why Does Experience Matter?

“Catella helped us on trust and medical power attorney, he is very knowledgeable, prepared the documents fast and answered all our questions since we don't have any idea about what we need to do with kids.”

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Bruckner Hernandez Legal Solutions

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Guardian Ad Litem, Family Law, Collaborative Divorce

“Her patience, understanding, compassion, and approach was instrumental in avoiding a much larger financial burden and potential impact to a co-parenting approach.”

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VF Law

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Family Law, Divorce/Collaborative Divorce, Real Estate

“If you're looking for someone who will put your best interest forward and who whole heartedly connects with you as a person not just another case or client, then Vanessa Favia is who you need!”

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Shaw Sanders

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Divorce, Family Law, Mediation

“Going through a contentious divorce is by far the worst experience of my life, but hiring Shaw Family Law is the only thing that has given me any hope that my future will be better than my past and present.”

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Robert A. Chapski

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Child
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“He schedules his own appointments which is "not the norm" but a better "not the norm" because he knows his schedule better than anyone else plus if he needs to meet with you after hours he does exactly that versus being finished for the day once the ...”

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Tabor Law Offices

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Wish
Mediation
Pay

“I could not ask for a better lawyer then Jim Tabor he is the best I thank God for all he has done for me and my children he is the best at what he does and he cares you are not just a client to him he treats you like family and Carol who works for hi...”

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Weiler & Associates

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Postnuptial Agreements, Finding Hidden Assets With Forensic Accounting, Guidelines For Parents

“Walking through the development and refinement of this together showed me that Tim is passionate about putting the hard work and detail into things, for the direct benefit of his clients and their families.”

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Carrara Family Law

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Qualified Domestic Relations Orders, Dissolution Of Marriage Cases, Collaborative Law

“Emily also handled issues throughout the years after my divorce was finalized, including providing advice regarding my children's college tuition, creating trusts, and so much more.”

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STG Divorce Law

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Divorce, Child Related Issues, Family Law

“I am very grateful that with their help, I have now secured the ability to continue to provide for my step daughter in all the ways a biological father would.”

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Law Offices of Michael F. Roe

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“Especially for parental alieanation cases”

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The Law Office of Kevin W. Thomas

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Custody

“While divorce is never a pleasant experience, Kevin took me through the process with solid advice and guidance, prompt attention to questions and issues that came up, and made it as painless to get through as possible.”

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Law Office of Stephen D. Brown

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Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support

“If you want someone that has a strong moral work ethic, knows the law, someone that cares about your family as much as you do, and prepares you for a win this is your guy.”

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Pedersen & Irvin Law Office

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Criminal Defense, Traffic DUI & Driver's License, Juvenile Offenses

“The greatest lawyer there is.”

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Law Office Of Mark L. Amenta

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Collections, Family Law, Real Estate

“Mark gets the job at hand done.”

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St Charles Consulting Group

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Olita Law Group

Divorce, Family Law, Criminal Defense

“As a top executive of a multi-national corporation, I had access to some of the best attorneys in the country. After my wife filed divorce papers I interviewed the top domestic relations firms in Illinois. When I spoke to my friends and colleagues, h...”

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Divorce Mediation & Consulting

Mediation (Mediator Services), Collaborative Law, Amicable/Uncontested Divorce

“A divorce battle is financially and emotionally draining. It's not worth it. More and more couples are embracing mediation, collaborative law or uncontested divorce to reduce the cost and stress of ending a marriage. Our experienced lawyers can help ...”

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McSwain Nagle Giese & Rapp

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Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements, Business Ownership and Valuations, How Much Does Divorce Cost?

“She said she remembered our very first meeting and the "glow" I had looking forward to the next phase in my life and she wasn't going to let them wear me down and give in to them”

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STG Divorce Law

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Divorce, Child Related Issues, Family Law

“I did my homework on Attorney Raiford Palmer before our meeting and his credentials are amazing and to know he has Supreme Court experience was one of the reasons I sought him out.”

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A. Traub & Associates

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Guardianships, Family Law, Real Estate

“When my aunt died intestate and the heirs asked me to handle the probate, I started my search for an Illinois licensed attorney and was impressed with Jessica's 5-star rating, so I hired her after our initial consultation.”

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Abear Law Offices

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Personal Injury, Divorce, Family Law

“Navigating a myriad of inaccurate accusations presented through various filed motions, Tony and his team meticulously examined each claim, providing me with insightful guidance and reassurance throughout.”

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