Mokena Divorce Attorneys

There are a lot of reasons why couples divorce. Some divorce because of infidelity, substance abuse, or one partner’s criminal activity. Other couples divorce because the pressures their children, their careers, and other external factors put on their marriages become too much to bear, driving the couple apart. No matter what drives a couple apart, divorce is a better choice than remaining in an unhappy, unhealthy marriage.

If you and your spouse have no chance of reconciling and rebuilding your marriage, it is time to take steps toward divorce. One of the first steps to take is to learn about the divorce process. This will make it feel less intimidating and make it easier for you to discuss your divorce with your lawyer and your spouse.

What to Know Before you File for Divorce

Before you file for divorce in Illinois, familiarize yourself with the state’s rules and required processes. These include:

Divorces are handled in county circuit courts. You can file your divorce petition with the circuit court of the county where you live, or the county where your spouse lives;
To file for divorce in Illinois, you or your spouse must have lived in the state for at least 90 days;
Your divorce cannot be finalized until you and your spouse have lived apart for at least six months; and
In Illinois, all divorces are no fault divorces. You cannot cite a reason for your divorce other than irreconcilable differences.

Legal Orders in your Divorce Settlement

A divorce settlement is comprised of a few different legal orders. These include:

A property division order. This is the order that states how your marital assets and debts are to be divided;
A parenting plan. A parenting plan has two parts: parental responsibilities, which outlines each parent’s legal responsibilities regarding the children, and a parenting time schedule, the schedule your children will follow for spending time in each parent’s household;
A child support order. This is the money one parent pays to the other to help cover the costs of providing for their child; and
A spousal maintenance order. When one partner sacrifices his or her career advancement by choosing to work part time or not at all to care for the couple’s home and family, that partner may seek spousal maintenance from the other after their divorce.

Obviously, a divorce settlement does not have to include all of these orders. If you do not have children, yours will not include a parenting plan or child support order. If you have a prenuptial agreement in place that lays out how you want your property to be divided in the event of your divorce, your property division order will follow its guidelines.

Work with an Experienced Mokena Divorce Lawyer

When you know your marriage is over, the best person to speak with about the situation is an experienced divorce lawyers. Contact our team at Law Office of Demetrios N Dalmares and Associates Ltd. today to schedule your free legal consultation in our office to learn more about the divorce process and what you can expect from it.

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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.

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