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Scott W. Sheen & Associates

(47)

Call
Team
Speeding Ticket

“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)

Divorce
Grateful
Result

“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)

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Results
Will

“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)

Divorce
Children
Outcome

“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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This page gathers the 24 family law firms listed for St. Charles, IL. Practice areas, consultation terms and hours are what each firm publishes on its own website; ratings and quoted lines come from public reviews.

Area overview: St. Charles, IL

Of the 24 firms we list here, 15 are in St. Charles itself and 9 come from towns including Wheaton (2, 11 mi), Naperville (2, 14 mi) and Aurora (1, 11 mi). 23 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,361 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews and 16 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), responsiveness (87%) and quality (76%). 3 are open around the clock; 5 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are child support (8), mediation (7), criminal defense (5), divorce (5) and family law (5). 9 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 17 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 3 offer urgent consultations; 12 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.

Why are some listed family practices outside St. Charles?

An office in St. Charles is held by 15 of the 24 firms. The rest come from other towns. Family matters are usually heard where you live, so ask a firm from further out how it handles hearings in your area.

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VF Law

(29)

Law Firm
Communication
Selling

“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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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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Shaw Sanders

(14)

Children
Questions

“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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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)

Divorce
Qualified Domestic Relations Order
Calculation

“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)

“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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Olita Law Group

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McSwain Nagle Giese & Rapp

(47)

Questions
Kids
Communicator

“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)

Results
Cost
Happy

“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)

Team
Expertise
Patient

“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)

Job
Case
Custody

“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)

Team
Divorce
Law Firm

“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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Patankar Law

(48)

Questions
Knowledge
Estate Planning

“I hired Ameya Patankar for a property tax appeal, I found Ameya to be extremely professional as he explained the appeal process thoroughly, communicated timely updates via emails and phone calls during the appeal process that Ameya was ultimately abl...”

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Law Office of Ronald L. Hendrix

(49)

Phone Calls
Questions
Court

“He conducted himself very professionally, and his billing policies were very fair and transparent -- I always knew what I was being billed for and never felt that I was being billed for something that was unnecessary.”

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Cosley Law Office

(28)

Traffic Ticket
Courtroom
Confident

“This firm was extremely responsive to my request for an appointment; and Don and his staff were extremely professional as well as put me at ease immediately.”

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Giamanco Law Partners

(48)

Case
Team
Questions

“He listened and asked question to get all information he needs to draft up whatever papers you need legally to help you fight and court He listened and asked question to get all information he needs to draft up whatever papers you need legally to hel...”

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

Best Family Law Attorneys in St. Charles, IL

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

Area overview: St. Charles, IL

VF Law

Robert A. Chapski

Shaw Sanders

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

Olita Law Group

McSwain Nagle Giese & Rapp

STG Divorce Law

A. Traub & Associates

Abear Law Offices

Law Office of Fedor Kozlov

Patankar Law

Law Office of Ronald L. Hendrix

Cosley Law Office

Giamanco Law Partners

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