Family Law Attorneys Palos Park

Family law covers some of the closest personal relationships, which means emotion is often a factor in matters related to divorce, child custody and support, paternity, adoption, and other areas. These cases are already complex from a legal standpoint, but the challenges are compounded when stress and passion cloud judgment. Without an attorney, you may be overwhelmed with numerous extremely complicated issues.

Our attorneys at Demetrios N. Dalmares & Associates, Ltd. know that it takes more than just legal knowledge to effectively represent our family law clients. We are committed to developing a relationship with you and giving you the information you need to set and meet realistic goals. Our lawyers will step in where our skill and experience will best serve your needs. Since 1992, we have been serving families throughout Cook, Will, DuPage, and Kankakee Counties, and we can help you, too.

Focusing on Illinois Family Law Cases

We handle a wide range of cases and disputes in the area of family law, so you can trust our lawyers to assist with such matters as:

• Divorce: Division of marital property and spousal support are two key issues that divorcing couples will face. The Illinois’ divorce statute requires a fair distribution of assets acquired during the marriage, and courts take into account various factors in awarding property to the spouses. When alimony is appropriate in order to balance income and need between the parties, the law includes formulas to calculate an award for spousal support.
• Custody and Support of Minor Children: Illinois courts look to the child’s best interests when determining the Allocation of Parental Responsibilities, which covers significant decision making on such issues as healthcare, education, and religion. A judge will also enter an award related to parenting time, to ensure the child maintains a relationship with both parents.

A non-custodial parent will likely have certain responsibilities regarding financial support as well. Illinois law provides options for enforcing a child support order where necessary, as there are severe consequences for failure to comply with a child support order.

• Domestic Violence and Protective Orders: Illinois takes domestic abuse very seriously, and there are multiple alternatives to obtain emergency, temporary, and long-term orders for protection. These proceedings are extremely complicated, so it is critical to retain a lawyer to represent you as the victim. You do have rights if you are accused of domestic violence as well, and an attorney can defend you in court.

Comprehensive Family Law Advocates

Other areas of family law where our attorneys can provide assistance include:

• Adoption;
• Prenuptial Agreements;
• Grandparents’ Custody;
• Paternity; and,
• Men’s and Women’s Rights.

Contact a Palos Park, IL Family Law Attorney to Discuss Your Matter

Family law concepts hit quite close to home, which is why you should trust an experienced lawyer to represent your interests. At Demetrios N. Dalmares & Associates, Ltd., our primary focus is family law, so our lawyers have the necessary in-depth knowledge and most current information on legal trends. To schedule a consultation about your situation, please contact our Orland Park, IL office at 708.403.0200 or visit our website.