Family Law Lawyer Mokena

Mokena, IL Attorneys Protect Your Rights in Family Law Matters

Family law may involve some of your closest loved ones, so it is understandable that emotion enters the picture with divorce, child custody and support, prenuptial agreements, and other areas. Without the support and guidance of an experienced attorney, you could be overwhelmed by the complicated legal issues.

Our attorneys at Demetrios N. Dalmares & Associates, Ltd. realize that legal knowledge is just one component of effective representation in a family law case. Since 1992, we have made it a point to develop a strong professional relationship with our clients in Cook, Will, DuPage, and Kankakee Counties. We provide the assistance you need to set and meet realistic goals, so you can make informed decisions regarding family law matters.

Concentrating on Illinois Family Law Cases

Our lawyers handle a wide range of family law matters, as it is our core practice area. All cases present unique issues, but some of the more common matters in the context of family law include:

• Minor Children: Illinois law protects the interests of children regardless of their parents’ marital status, encouraging agreement on such areas as Allocation of Parental Responsibilities and parenting time. If the parents cannot agree, a court looks to the child’s best interests to make a determination. A shared parenting approach to parenting is preferred, so the child benefits from maintaining healthy relationships with both parents.

Child support is also a critical issue.  In a divorce, or upon establishing paternity, a judge will order one parent to provide for the child’s financial needs. Living expenses, education, entertainment, travel, and other costs may also be included in a child support order.

• Dissolution of Marriage: Most spouses will address division of marital property and alimony in a divorce case. Though the Illinois’ divorce statute requires an equitable split, the end result may not be an equal split. Courts take many factors into account when there are disputes over asset division and spousal support, so there are advantages when spouses can work out an agreement or use mediation to resolve differences.
• Adoption: There are many legal routes to welcoming a new member of the family, but many of the same the legal requirements apply. Failing to comply with the statute can lead to serious, costly consequences.

Complete Family Law Advocacy

In addition, we offer legal services in the areas of:

• Paternity cases;
• Grandparents’ custody;
• Drafting, review, and negotiation of Prenuptial Agreements;
• Domestic Violence; and,
• Many more.

Speak to a Skilled Mokena, IL Lawyer About Family Law Issues

If you are involved in any type of family law matter, it is wise to retain the services of a skilled attorney to protect your legal rights. Our attorneys at Demetrios N. Dalmares & Associates, Ltd. can assist with all family law areas, from simple cases to more complicated court disputes. For more information on our services, please visit our website or contact our Orland Park, IL office at 708.403.0200. We are happy to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss the specifics of your case.