Cook County Divorce Lawyers
How Our Cook County Divorce Lawyers can Help You
If you have been considering filing for divorce, it is likely that you have a lot of questions. That is where an experienced Cook County Divorce Lawyer can help. Our attorneys understand what you are going through, and we can help explain your options and give you an idea of what the process requires.
At Law Office of Demetrios N Dalmares and Associates Ltd., our attorneys will work hard to protect your rights during divorce proceedings, especially when children are involved. Our office will strive to ease the transition as much as possible.
Grounds for Divorce in Cook County
The State of Illinois is a no-fault divorce state, which means that the only “grounds” for divorce are irreconcilable differences. However, previous grounds for divorce may have an impact on the way the divorce is handled, including the following:
- Adultery committed by one of the spouses
- Bigamy, or entering into a marriage while still married to another person
- Impotence
- One of the spouses attempts to end the life of the other
- One of the spouses deserts the other spouse for an entire year
- One spouse is addicted to alcohol and/or drugs
- One person in the marriage has been convicted of a felony
- A spouse has infected the other spouse with a sexually transmitted disease
- Irreconcilable differences have arisen between the spouses that resulted in an irreversible breakdown of your marriage
- You have been living separately for at least six months prior to the filing of a dissolution of marriage.
Cook County Residency Requirements
In order to file for divorce in Illinois, the person seeking the dissolution of the marriage must have resided in Illinois for no less than 90 days immediately prior to the filing of their divorce. The divorce action can be filed in a county where either party resides, as long as they have fulfilled the residency requirement.
The divorce will be filed in circuit court and the documentation to start the divorce proceedings is called a Petition for Dissolution, or Petition for Divorce. The person who files for divorce is called the Petitioner and the other spouse is the Respondent. After the divorce has been finalized, a Judgement for Dissolution of Marriage will be completed and signed by the Judge ending the marriage, along with an Allocation of Parental rights, responsibilities and time, if there are children involved.
Contact an Experienced Divorce Attorney Today
If you are considering filing for divorce, or you have received divorce documents that your spouse has already filed, you need to speak to an experienced family law attorney as soon as possible. The Cook County divorce attorneys at Law Office of Demetrios N Dalmares and Associates Ltd. know the ins and outs of divorce and can help ensure your rights are protected. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
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Chester G.
This place is 1000% recommendable! So far the process has been super smooth and easy to deal with. They placed all my worries out the window and I've slept better knowing they are on my team. Currently in tears knowing I'll be able to resolve this but sad that it's never going to be the family I thought I could have had. It's ok though, it's time to move forward. Thanks DnD.
Jean C.
Demetrios saw my case to the end. Great outcome! Justice prevailed!
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Demetri is extremely knowledgeable and confident In what he does. He is everything I searched for in a lawyer, I thank him for his determination and courage. I don’t see many lawyers leveling up with him in court, wouldn’t have wanted anyone else by my side during such a tough time.
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Success Stories
Wife Seeks Unreasonable Share of Business Assets During Divorce
In a case where Law Office of Demetrios N Dalmares and Associates Ltd. represented Husband: Couple shared ownership in a business, resulting in complex property division issues. After investigation of the couple’s financial history, our client received a much more equitable divorce agreement than what was originally offered.
Mother Requests Limited Parental Rights for Father with Violent Past
In a case where Law Office of Demetrios N Dalmares and Associates Ltd. represented Mother: Father became aggressive and violent toward Mother during their separation, prompting her to seek full custody of their children. At trial, the court granted Father supervised parenting time only and Mother was awarded child support.
Bitter Divorce Drawn Out by Poor Representation Until Law Office of Demetrios N Dalmares and Associates Ltd. Gets Involved
In a case where Law Office of Demetrios N Dalmares and Associates Ltd. represented Husband: Couple had been locked in a contentious divorce for nearly three years and changed lawyers several times. Law Office of Demetrios N Dalmares and Associates Ltd. provided the experience and organization needed to resolve the case within months, avoiding a trial for our client.
Husband Tries to Avoid Spousal Support Based on Outdated Earning Potential
In a case where Law Office of Demetrios N Dalmares and Associates Ltd. represented Wife: Wife left a successful career to raise children. When Husband denied spousal support based on Wife’s previous earnings, Law Office of Demetrios N Dalmares and Associates Ltd. countered with evidence that retraining was needed, and our client was awarded spousal support.
Husband Insists on Taking Divorce to Trial
In a case where Law Office of Demetrios N Dalmares and Associates Ltd. represented Wife: Husband tried to intimidate Wife into a divorce settlement that heavily favored his interests by drawing out the case. Law Office of Demetrios N Dalmares and Associates Ltd. represented Wife through trial, where she received an equitable share of marital assets.
Father Granted Child Support Adjustment Due to Mother’s Cohabitation
In a case where Law Office of Demetrios N Dalmares and Associates Ltd. represented Father: Mother began cohabitating with a new partner who made significantly more than our client. Law Office of Demetrios N Dalmares and Associates Ltd. successfully demonstrated that the new relationship justified a modification and obtained a favorable outcome through negotiation.
