Tinley Park Divorce Lawyer

Illinois Divorce Attorney Serving Clients in Tinley Park

Divorce in Illinois can be difficult and complicated, and it is important to have an experienced attorney on your side who can help you from the start. Divorce law includes a range of legal issues, from property division and spousal maintenance to child custody when there are minor children from the marriage. When you need advice about divorce or an advocate to guide you through the process, you should get in touch with a Tinley Park divorce lawyer who can help you. An attorney at Demetrios N. Dalmares & Associates, Ltd. can speak with you today about your divorce case.

Legal Issues Our Lawyers Handle in Tinley Park Divorces

Divorces in Tinley Park can give rise to many different types of legal issues, including but not limited to the following:

• Determining your eligibility for divorce in Illinois;
• Meeting Illinois no-fault divorce requirements;
• Classification of separate and marital property;
• Enforcement of an existing premarital agreement;
• High asset divorce cases;
• Divorce cases involving business owners;
• Concealed or hidden assets in a divorce;
• Spousal maintenance;
• Allocation of parental responsibilities, including significant decision-making responsibilities and parenting time;
• Child support and the income shares formula; 
• Family mediation; and
• Divorce order modifications.

No-Fault Divorce in Tinley Park

Illinois is a “no-fault” divorce state, which means that neither spouse needs to prove grounds for divorce. Rather, under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (IMDMA), the no-fault requirement is: “Irreconcilable differences have caused the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, and the court determines that efforts at reconciliation have failed or that future attempts at reconciliation would be impracticable and not in the best interests of the family.” When the parties have lived separate and apart for at least six months, then “there is an irrebuttable presumption that the requirement of irreconcilable differences has been met.”

Contested Versus Uncontested Divorce in Tinley Park

Divorces in Tinley Park can be contested or uncontested. In an uncontested divorce, the parties have reached an agreement about any disputes, including the division of marital property, maintenance, and child custody and support issues if they share minor children. In a contested divorce, one or more issues remain in dispute, and the parties will need to go before a judge who will decide the issues. 

Since uncontested divorces do not require a judge to rule on issues in dispute, they tend to be faster and more cost-effective. You may be able to move from a contested to an uncontested divorce by going through divorce meditation or seeking alternative methods to resolve any disputes.

Contact a Divorce Attorney in Tinley Park

Do you have questions about divorce in Tinley Park, or do you need assistance with your divorce case? One of our experienced Tinley Park divorce attorneys can speak with you today about your situation. We can provide you with more information about divorce requirements, property division, and child custody and support issues if they are relevant to your case. At Demetrios N. Dalmares & Associates, Ltd., we represent clients in a wide range of divorce issues. Contact us today for assistance with your case.