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Scott W. Sheen & Associates

(47)

Personal Injury, Family Law, Worker’s Compensation

“His team was very professional whenever I call or had questions regarding my case, I truly recommend that if you have a child custody case Scott is the one to contact the results are a proven fact that he is truly a lawyer who will put his focus on y...”

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The Law Office of Kelley V. Flinn

(47)

Team
Selling
Communication

“Kelley helped our family through our home buying process, her team and herself was always readily available to answer any questions and truthfully made the process as easy as possible, I will suggest Kelley and her team to everyone we know, thank you...”

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Goostree Law Group - Kane County

(46)

Court
Questions
Case

“They represented me through divorce proceedings, were extremely thorough, incredibly responsive and kept me well informed about next steps and expectations.”

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Peskind Law Firm

(33)

Prenuptial Agreement, Amicable or Cooperative Divorce, Illinois Child Relocation Attorney

“They were patient, attentive, able to fully answer all my questions (which there were many), address all my concerns and were able to put my mind at ease when the ball was not in my (our) court.”

FAQs

What if my spouse files and I do not want the divorce?

Divorce is highly emotional. Sometimes somebody might not be prepared for divorce when their spouse files the case. The person who files the case typically has had years to work through their grief, and by the time of filing, they are ready to move on. The other spouse, in contrast, may be emotionally unprepared and may reflexively want to contest the divorce. But Illinois law does not allow you to contest the divorce if you and your spouse are separated for at least six months. And separation does not necessarily mean living in two homes; rather, it contemplates an emotional separation.

What is a legal separation?

A legal separation is a formal court proceeding in which the court grants a decree for legal separation. A legal separation allows people to enter orders allocating their income, assets, and debts, and live as if they are not married, without divorcing.

Can one attorney represent both parties?

The Illinois Code of Professional Conduct prohibits an attorney from representing both parties in a divorce. Due to the nature of a divorce, and the division of assets, there would inherently be a conflict of interest. An attorney can represent one party in the divorce case without the other spouse obtaining an attorney; however, significant and complex issues may arise during a divorce proceeding. We believe both spouses should have representation to resolve these issues correctly.

Can I work out a settlement directly with my spouse?

Despite the typical portrayal of divorces being unpleasant and prolonged legal battles, there are instances where parties can reach a settlement between themselves. Even when both parties are represented by counsel, nothing prohibits you from speaking to your spouse to settle the case. However, suppose your history with your spouse consists of following their every direction; in that case, settlement in this way can lead to dangerous results, especially if your spouse attempts to prevent you from reviewing the agreement with an attorney. Regardless of your relationship with your spouse, you should always seek attorney review of any settlement agreement reached before signing any documents.

How is maintenance calculated?

Illinois law calculates maintenance by subtracting 25% of the net income of the spouse with lower income, from 33 and 1/3% of the net income of the higher-earning spouse. In any event, the spouse receiving income may not receive an award of maintenance that exceeds 40% of the combined net income of both spouses.

More detailed information is available on the FAQ page of our website.

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Catella Alvin L

(28)

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

“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

(26)

Family Law, Uncontested Divorce, Mid Marital Agreements

“When I initially contacted Rachel, I appreciated that the website profile indicated that they sought to achieve respectful resolutions, because it was important to me to attempt to maintain as healthy a relationship with my daughter's mother as possi...”

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VF Law

(29)

Family Law, Real Estate, Divorce/Collaborative Divorce

“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

(14)

Divorce, Mediation, Family Law

“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

(12)

Child
Understanding

“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

(9)

Wish
Pay
Mediation

“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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Carrara Family Law

(14)

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

“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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Law Offices of Michael F. Roe

(1)

“Especially for parental alieanation cases”

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The Law Office of Kevin W. Thomas

(9)

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

(4)

Divorce, Child Support, Child Custody

“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

(7)

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

“Very professional and made me relax due to my anxiety over this ordeal I had to go through.”

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Law Office Of Mark L. Amenta

(2)

Collections, Real Estate, Family Law

“Mark gets the job at hand done.”

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Olita Law Group

Divorce, Criminal Defense, Family Law

“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), Amicable/Uncontested Divorce, Collaborative Law

“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

(47)

Parenting Time (Visitation), Juvenile Law, Spousal Maintenance-- Temporary Support Orders

“Kevin Mc Swain is very professional and he would get back to us if we had any questions or concerns about any info needed for the closing of our house.”

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STG Divorce Law

(45)

Divorce, Family Law, Child Related Issues

“Regarding the current divorce case, Margaret was incredibly supportive and this was the first time I have had an attorney know the details of my case inside and out, noticeably take the time to research and correct matters before they got to me, and...”

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A. Traub & Associates

(47)

Estate Administration & Probate, Litigation, Family Law

“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

(45)

Divorce, Mediation, Medical Malpractice

“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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Law Office of Fedor Kozlov

(45)

Dcfs Cases, Probate, Family Law Appeals

“Hamsa has been an excellent attorney for me in this difficult time concerning my rights as a parent She has showed up, gotten results from emergency motions and even been complimented from the judge on what a professional and seamless effort that she...”

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Grabowski Law Group

(50)

DUI & Traffic Law, Business, Family Law

“This time when I was faced with a tougher, more stressful case to deal with, I was recommended by another person to reach out to Konrad Grabowski and I must say that he is truly the best and most caring, involved attorney I have ever worked with.”

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Average Cost	$6000
Minimum cost	$1700
Maximum cost	$40000

Best Family Law Attorneys in Saint Charles, IL

The highest-rated Alternate Dispute Resolution & Matrimonial Law companies out of 126 vetted & reviewed in the Saint Charles area.

Scott W. Sheen & Associates

The Law Office of Kelley V. Flinn

Goostree Law Group - Kane County

Peskind Law Firm

Catella Alvin L

Bruckner Hernandez Legal Solutions

VF Law

Shaw Sanders

Robert A. Chapski

Tabor Law Offices

Carrara Family Law

Law Offices of Michael F. Roe

The Law Office of Kevin W. Thomas

Law Office of Stephen D. Brown

Pedersen & Irvin Law Office

Law Office Of Mark L. Amenta

Olita Law Group

Divorce Mediation & Consulting

McSwain Nagle Giese & Rapp

STG Divorce Law

A. Traub & Associates

Abear Law Offices

Law Office of Fedor Kozlov

Grabowski Law Group

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