Chicago, Illinois Family Law Attorneys in Cook County

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Chicago, Illinois (Rolling Meadows) Family Law Attorneys Serving Cook County and the Surrounding Areas

Residents in Chicago, Illinois and throughout Cook County understand the importance of family. When tough situations arise that can put family in jeopardy, it is important to work with competent and compassionate representation that understands the difficult and often sensitive nature of the matter. They will be able to effectively guide you through your case, and help you move on with the newest chapter in your life.

At Stange Law Firm, PC, our attorneys focus their practice on family law and domestic relations cases. As a result, our law firm has the experience and knowledge to help clients in even the most difficult family law matters. From our family law office in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, we serve clients throughout Cook County and Chicago, IL who are looking for a law firm they can rely on for diligent and caring family law representation.

Your Chicago, Illinois (Rolling Meadows) Family Law Attorneys and Law Firm serving Cook County

You can find out more information about the Cook County Court System in Chicago, Illinois by going to the following links:

Cook County Circuit Clerk’s Office: Information about the Cook County circuit clerk’s office.
Cook County Family Court Rules: Find the Cook County court rules here.
Map to Cook County Courthouse: View a map of the Cook County court house.
Cook County Family Law Forms: View the Cook County family law forms.
Illinois Child Support Estimate: Wondering what the estimated cost would be for your child support payments in Illinois? Find out here.

To schedule a confidential initial consultation with our Chicago, Illinois family law attorneys in Rolling Meadows, call 855-805-0595 or contact our law firm online.You can also get more information on our Illinois Divorce Law Blog.

Chicago, Illinois (Rolling Meadows) Family Lawyers for Residents of Cook County

When you choose an attorney to represent you in a family law matter, you want someone who understands the law. We represent clients in a wide-range of family law matters in the Chicago, IL area. For example, we can help with:

Chicago, Illinois divorce attorneys: We represent clients throughout Cook County, Illinois in divorce matters.
High Asset Divorce in Chicago, IL : We offer experienced attorneys that can assist the clients in their high net worth divorce in Cook County, Illinois.
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreement in Chicago, IL: Prenuptial and postnuptial agreement information in Cook County.
Cook County, IL paternity lawyers: We have represented many individuals with paternity matters in Cook County and throughout the Chicago, IL area, and would be glad to help.
Guardianships and conservatorships in Chicago, IL: Our attorneys are here to help lend a helping hand with protecting the people we love.
Cook County, IL Fertility and surrogacy: Our attorneys are familiar with negotiating fertility and surrogacy agreements.
Cook County, IL Step-parent adoption: We understand how important it is to adopt the child of your significant other’s into your life, and we offer attorneys who can assist with step-parent adoptions.
Adoption in Chicago, IL: We are happy to help clients who are wanting to adopt a child into their lives
Chicago, IL Minor emancipation: We are able to represent both the teen or the parents in minor emancipation’s in Cook County, IL.
Grandparents’ rights in Chicago, IL: Being a grandparent and being a part of your grandchild’s life is important. Our attorneys can assist.
Cook County, IL Appeals: Our attorneys represent families in a wide variety of appeals, including: child support, child custody, divorce, and other related issues.
Mediation and collaborative family law in Chicago, IL: Mediation and collaborative family law attorneys that can assist in Chicago, Illinois.
Chicago, IL child support lawyers: List of child support lawyers in Chicago, IL.
Cook County, IL child custody attorneys: Child custody attorneys in Chicago, IL.
Juvenile Matters in Cook County, IL: We represent clients in juvenile matters in Cook County.
Chicago, IL Modifications: Sometimes your agreements needs to be modified, our attorneys can help you.
Contempt and family access motions in Chicago, IL: Do you need help with family access motions in Chicago? Let our attorneys help.
Military Divorce in Chicago, IL: Our attorneys are able to help you with military divorce cases.
Cook County, IL Name Change: If you are wanting to legally change your name, Stange Law Firm, PC can help.
Fathers’ Rights in Cook County, Illinois: We represent individuals going through fathers rights’ cases.
Chicago, IL Orders of Protection/Restraining Orders: Stange Law Firm, PC represents clients in protection and restraining order law matters.
Same Sex Divorce in Chicago, Illinois : Our attorneys can help you with your same sex divorce cases today.

From our webpage, you can also read articles about family law, view informational videos, seminar videos, listen to our podcast, download our mobile application or view child support calculator for Illinois.Our lawyers have received many awards and accolades for divorce and family law as set forth in their individual biographies. Attorneys at our law firm have been named as Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Honorees by Super Lawyers Magazine, in addition to numerous other recognitions.When you have family law needs in the Chicago, Illinois in Cook County, you can rely on Stange Law Firm, PC’s attorneys in Rolling Meadows, Illinois to work hard and advocate for you.

What is Family Law in Chicago, Illinois?

Family law refers to the practice of helping individuals with family relationships. It includes helping families pick up the pieces of their lives, while guiding them through this difficult time. Family law matters may include the dissolution of marriage, child custody and child support matters, adoption, paternity, and father’s rights issues. Because of the nature of these matters, family law cases tend to be very emotional and strenuous for the parties involved. At Stange Law Firm, PC, our attorneys are there to assists their clients through this difficult process. Family law practice may involve any of these following topics:

Divorce in Cook County

Divorce is the process of breaking the bonds of marriage. When parties get married, they form a legal relationship. If they decide that they would no longer like to be a part of this relationship, they must file the necessary paperwork with the courts.Based on the state in which the divorce is being filed, the rules and procedures may vary. While all states allow for no-fault divorce, some states require a period of separation. Be advised that most states also have residency requirements that come into play when filing for dissolution.Each state has their own guidelines for how to divide assets and debts in a divorce, but the rules are similar in most states. In most cases, the court looks to make an equitable division of the assets. This doesn’t necessarily mean dividing the assets are equal for both parties. The court can look at things like the parties’ contributions to the marriage, the length of the marriage and the needs of each party after the divorce. Misconduct such as infidelity or domestic abuse can also play into the court’s decision in terms of property and debt division and spousal maintenance.

Divorce is Civil Litigation in Chicago, Illinois

Divorce cases are heard in state court. Similar to other forms of civil litigation, parties may work to gather evidence through depositions, interrogatories and subpoenas. Parties may also participate in mediation sessions, the collaborative process and other forms of conflict resolution. In many scenarios, cases may settle prior to a trial. However, some cases that involve contested divorces, high-assets, and certain other factors may have to go to trial.

Maintenance and Spousal Support in Cook County

One of the most difficult issues in a divorce case is often maintenance and spousal support (previously referred to as alimony). Some states use a formula in order to determine the amount of support. This is now the case in Illinois. Even in cases where the court uses a formula, it’s still important to make sure that the court uses the proper procedures in order to arrive at the correct amount of support.

Pre and Post-nuptial Agreements in Chicago, Illinois

A prenuptial agreement is a contract that parties sign before they get married. Prenuptial agreements should contain detailed descriptions of the significant property and debts owned by each partner. Depending on the nature and complexity of these assets, a prenuptial agreement can be just a few pages – or a few hundred. At Stange Law Firm, we draft each prenuptial so that it meets the exact needs of our clients. There are some matters that can’t be included in a prenuptial agreement like child custody and child support agreements. Otherwise, the parties can create an agreement that outlines matters like separate property, distribution of the assets and spousal support in the event of a divorce. When the parties enter into this kind of agreement after they get married, it’s a postnuptial agreement.

Parenting Time in Cook County

Parenting time is one of the most deliberated and emotional areas of family law. When it comes to custody of the child, most states base their decisions around the best interests of the child. The court takes into account which parent has the greater relationship with the child, whether or not each parent can provide a stable home environment for the child, and whether either parent has a history of substance abuse or a criminal background.If a parenting plan can be established by the parents, the court will usually follow this agreement. However, if the parents cannot agree, the family lawyers at Stange Law Firm, PC will present evidence to the court regarding the child’s best interests. This might involve presenting school records, testimony of a psychologist or substance abuse counselor, criminal records and even medical records. Our attorneys will work to gather the necessary evidence, while also ensuring to consider the rules of evidence that are applicable in the particular local jurisdiction.

Allocation of Parental Responsibilities in Chicago, Illinois

Parental responsibilities involves who makes major decisions about the child. Parenting time can be shared between the parties, or the court may award more parenting time to one of the parents.It is imperative that family lawyers understand how the courts determine custody related issues such as parenting time and allocation of parental responsibilities in their jurisdiction because rules between states can vary slightly. The family lawyers at Stange Law Firm, PC help their clients understand the law and form realistic expectations so that they can make wise decisions as their case moves forward.

Child Support in Cook County

Children have the right to support from both of their parents. The purpose of child support is to provide the child financial resources as if their parents lived under one roof, although it is common in most child support matters that the child’s parents live in separate households.Each state has their own respective formula for calculating proper child support amounts. Most of these formulas factor in each parent’s income, the allowable tax deductions and other expenses, a child’s health insurance expenses, and whether they have child care needs. Certain states also factor in how much time each parent spends with the child, although this is not common practice by all states.The family lawyers at Stange Law Firm, PC work with their clients to ensure the child support is fairly and accurately calculated. If the other parents attempts to hide income, or is unemployed by choice, an experienced family attorney can assist their client in showing the entire situation. A family lawyer also reviews the calculations made by the court to ensure that no errors were made that could result in an unfair and inaccurate calculation of child support.

Abuse and Neglect Proceedings

Another sensitive area of family law practice involves abuse and neglect. If the state is under the assumption that a parent is not able to properly care for a child, they may choose to begin abuse and neglect proceedings. The state may represent a parent that is accused of abuse or neglects, or they might even represent a child.When family lawyers represent clients in abuse and neglect proceedings, they are working to help defend their client against the reports of abuse or neglect, or they are helping their clients regain custody of their children by assisting them in complying with services and other requirements. Because the standard for terminating parental rights is high, family lawyers work hard to advocate for their clients in a situation where the state is seeking to terminate those rights.

Contact a Chicago, Illinois (Rolling Meadows) Family Law Attorney in Cook County for a Consultation Today

If you are a resident of Rolling Meadows, Illinois or anywhere near Chicago or Cook County, contact us online or by phone to schedule a consultation. The attorneys at Stange Law Firm, PC are here and ready to help you.

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Chicago, Illinois Family Law Attorneys in Cook County

Chicago, Illinois (Rolling Meadows) Family Law Attorneys Serving Cook County and the Surrounding Areas

Your Chicago, Illinois (Rolling Meadows) Family Law Attorneys and Law Firm serving Cook County

Chicago, Illinois (Rolling Meadows) Family Lawyers for Residents of Cook County

What is Family Law in Chicago, Illinois?

Divorce in Cook County

Divorce is Civil Litigation in Chicago, Illinois

Maintenance and Spousal Support in Cook County

Pre and Post-nuptial Agreements in Chicago, Illinois

Parenting Time in Cook County

Allocation of Parental Responsibilities in Chicago, Illinois

Child Support in Cook County

Abuse and Neglect Proceedings

Contact a Chicago, Illinois (Rolling Meadows) Family Law Attorney in Cook County for a Consultation Today

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