Addison, IL Family Law Lawyers

Trusted Lawyers Assisting With Family-Related Legal Matters in Addison, Illinois

Close relationships with your family can be thrown into turmoil when legal disputes arise. You may be tempted to take the path of least resistance to reduce the impact on everyone involved. However, it is important to protect your and your children's long-term best interests by making reasoned decisions now. Family law issues can be complex, and it is easy to make mistakes that you will have to live with. You may already have orders in place, and you may need assistance modifying or enforcing them. Whatever your family law issues, the guidance of an experienced lawyer is invaluable.

Partnering with The Law Offices of Robert F. Kramer, Ltd. gives you the benefit of our 40+ years of legal experience. We have assisted families in achieving their goals since 1997, and we welcome the opportunity to serve yours. Our focus on family law means we know how to resolve the issues you are facing effectively, always developing tailored strategies that address your unique circumstances. Through it all, we will offer the seasoned guidance and support you need to make confident decisions.

Addison, Illinois Family Law Court Orders

Whether you are divorcing or dealing with other disputed matters involving your children, you and the other parties involved must either reach mutually agreeable settlement terms or put decisions in the hands of the court. With either option, once the court approves, the arrangements become binding court orders. Family law court orders may include:

• Property division in divorce
• Allocation of parental responsibilities, more commonly known as child custody
• Spousal support
• Child support
• Parenting time, also called visitation

As time passes, you, your children, or your co-parent may experience significant life changes that make your existing court orders outdated. We can help you request legal modifications of these orders to reflect the new situation. Parental relocation, job changes, and fear for your children's safety are examples of acceptable reasons to request modifications.

Sometimes, the other party may not uphold his or her obligations as outlined in your court orders. We can help you gain the court's assistance in enforcing their legal requirements.

Building Strategies Based on Your Unique Situation

When working toward a settlement in your case, we will discuss your situation in depth. We will consider your objectives and explain the various ways we may help you achieve them. In many cases, negotiating with the other side will result in agreements you can live with, even if you will need to make some compromises. Because we are dedicated to protecting your best interests, we will provide you with clear insights into the long-term advantages and disadvantages of different options. Then, we can help you choose how to proceed.

Sometimes, litigation will be necessary to resolve your disputes. You and your co-parent may agree on most terms, but you may encounter bitter disputes in other areas, or high degrees of conflict may make it impossible to negotiate any agreements. Depending on your needs and goals, we can litigate a portion or all of your family law disputes.

Adoptions in Addison, Illinois

Adoptions involve a lot of complex paperwork and requirements, whether you wish to adopt a family member, your partner's child, a child from another country, or a child in another situation. We can assist with private or agency adoptions, stepparent adoptions, and other types of adoption cases. A biological parent may object to your adoption, or you could face other challenges during the process. Working with an experienced lawyer who knows how to overcome obstacles can simplify the adoption process.

Contact Our Addison Family Law Attorneys

The outcome of your family law issues largely depends on the skills and competence of your attorney. You can rely on The Law Offices of Robert F. Kramer, Ltd. to advocate for your best interests while giving you personal support and guidance. Contact us today to set up an appointment for your no-cost case evaluation by calling 630-785-2400. Our offices are conveniently located in Plainfield and Lombard.