Glen Ellyn, Illinois Divorce Lawyers

Experienced Attorneys Developing Divorce Strategies in Glen Ellyn

If you are going through a divorce or are preparing to file, you have a lot of decisions to make that will affect your children, your finances, and your future. Making the right choices is often difficult in situations like these that involve strong emotions. You need a skilled divorce attorney on your side to make sure your rights are protected from start to finish.

The Law Offices of Robert F. Kramer, Ltd. is here to help you at every step of the divorce process, using the knowledge we have gained through our 40+ years of experience to your benefit. Your divorce may include unique challenges and complex issues, but we know how to devise strategies to deal with them effectively. Our firm's focus since 1997 has been to help Illinois families better their lives. Many of our past clients come to us again if they need additional legal assistance, and they also refer friends and family to our firm. That is high praise indeed, but you do not have to take our word for it. Arrange a complimentary consultation today to see for yourself why we are the clear choice when you need a divorce lawyer.

We Will Protect Your Best Interests in Your Glen Ellyn, Illinois Divorce

Battles with your spouse over the terms of your divorce can leave you wanting to give in just to get these issues behind you. While some compromises may be necessary, you cannot let temporary turmoil stand in the way of making solid choices that protect your best interests. Your attorney will support you and help you decide which steps you should take as you make those decisions, which may include:

• Property division: Illinois uses equitable distribution for dividing your marital assets and debts. The split may not be 50/50, but it should grant each of you a fair share according to your contributions to the marriage and other factors.
• Spousal support: One of you may not be able to support yourself financially after your divorce, and financial assistance may be needed to maintain the accustomed standard of living you and your spouse enjoyed while married. Spousal support is discretionary, but it may be awarded if one party can demonstrate that it is necessary.
• Child custody: Parents of minor children must make custody and visitation decisions during the divorce process. These issues, which are now known as the allocation of parental responsibilities and parenting time, will be defined in a parenting plan that will be submitted to the court. One or both parents may have decision-making authority in different areas, and shared physical custody will usually be in children's best interests, since it will ensure that they can maintain close relationships with both parents.
• Child support: Using the income-sharing model approved for child support determinations in Illinois, each parent should contribute to their children's financial needs. Healthcare costs should be addressed, as well as children's educational expenses, childcare expenses, and more.

There is a lot of room for error in these areas. You can count on your lawyer's full guidance and dedication to protect your and your children's best interests. We will take the time to get to know you, ensuring that the advice we offer is customized to address your specific situation, goals, and challenges.

Negotiating or Litigating Your Glen Ellyn Divorce

When it comes down to it, you have two general approaches you may take during your divorce. First, your attorney can facilitate negotiations with the other party to reach terms that you can both agree to, or you and your spouse may use mediation to create a divorce settlement. This option is usually faster and less expensive, and it allows you to retain more control over the outcome.

Your other option is to present your arguments during a trial and let a judge make rulings. If this option works better for you, you are in good hands. We have extensive experience representing clients in trials.

Contact Our Glen Ellyn, IL Divorce Attorneys

Choosing the right divorce lawyer is important, and the services The Law Offices of Robert F. Kramer, Ltd. provides are unmatched. Contact us to speak with one of our attorneys by calling 630-785-2400 and setting up a free consultation. We serve Glen Ellyn clients from our offices in Lombard and Plainfield.