Naperville Divorce Lawyers

Attorneys Representing Clients During Naperville, IL Divorce Cases

Few people who are married want to think about the possibility of divorce, but many people reach the point where their marriages are no longer sustainable. Whether your relationship has broken down due to financial issues, disagreements about how children should be raised, personality conflicts, or other issues, it may be best for everyone involved to end the marriage.

However, even if divorce is the right choice, that does not mean that it will be easy. The emotional issues involved in dissolving your marriage can create difficulties for you, your children, or other family members and friends. There will also be a wide variety of complex legal and financial matters that will need to be addressed. The decisions made during your divorce can play a role in the stability, health, and well-being of you and your children. You need to make sure you are making the right choices, and you can do so with the help of an experienced attorney.

At Mevorah & Giglio Law Offices, we are ready to provide you with compassionate legal representation during your divorce. We will focus on meeting your needs, making sure all legal concerns are addressed correctly, and providing you with the tools for success after your marriage has been legally dissolved. We can provide the guidance you need to help you resolve disputes that may arise, and we will work to ensure that you can achieve your goals while laying the groundwork for a stable future.

Client-Centered Divorce Representation

My attorney Steve and his paralegal Carol were absolutely wonderful. They were truly there for me every step of the way throughout my very trying divorce.

I couldn't have asked for two people with more patience and knowledge. I would definitely recommend this law firm to anyone in need of a good lawyer. All I can say thank you!

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Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce in Naperville

There are two general approaches that may be taken during a divorce. In an uncontested divorce, you and your spouse will work to reach agreements outside of court on all of the issues in your case. This can often make the process easier and more efficient, especially if both of you are willing to work together to create a settlement. Our attorneys can assist with negotiations and help create a settlement that meets all legal requirements.

If you and your spouse are unable to agree on any or all of the issues involved in your case, this is considered a contested divorce. Litigation in court may be necessary to resolve the outstanding concerns, and the judge in your case will have the final say on the terms of your divorce. In these cases, we can provide effective representation during a divorce trial, fighting to protect your interests.

Financial Issues in a Naperville Divorce

Depending on how long you were married, the extent of the property you own, the income that you and your spouse earn, and other factors, you may need to address multiple types of financial concerns during your divorce. Some of the key financial issues to address include:

Property Evaluation and Division

Your marital property includes all of the assets you and your spouse have acquired during your marriage, as well as any debts. You may need to address property such as your family's homes, vehicles, personal property, retirement accounts, investments, and valuables like jewelry or collectibles. While separate property, which includes assets you or your spouse owned before your marriage or inheritances either of you have received, may not be subject to division, you may need to address any of these assets that have become commingled or mixed with marital property.

You will need to identify all of the property owned by you and your spouse to ensure that your marital assets can be divided correctly. Appraisals may need to be performed, and decisions will need to be made about whether certain assets, such as real estate property or family businesses, will be owned solely by one spouse or sold during the divorce process. Our attorneys can help you address concerns about your marital property, and we will advocate for solutions that will provide you with a fair and equitable share of the marital estate while protecting your financial interests.

Spousal Support (Maintenance)

If there is a significant difference between the income you earn and the income your spouse earns, spousal support may be a factor in your divorce. This type of support is known as spousal maintenance in Illinois, and it may also be called alimony. Its purpose is to make sure both spouses will be able to maintain their standard of living.

Our attorneys can evaluate factors that may determine whether spousal support will be awarded, such as the length of your marriage, the income earned by each spouse, and whether either spouse made sacrifices to their career or helped the other spouse increase the income they can earn. We can help determine whether a stay-at-home parent can receive spousal support or whether maintenance may be appropriate in other situations. We will make sure spousal support orders follow the guidelines in Illinois law used to calculate the amount of payments and the duration that they will last.

Child-Related Issues in a Naperville Divorce

As a parent, child-related concerns may be the most sensitive aspect of your divorce. It is important to focus on the best interests of your children as you make decisions about how you and your spouse will work together to raise your children as co-parents going forward. Some of the issues that you will need to address include:

Parenting Plans (Child Custody and Parenting Time)

As you make decisions about child custody, you will need to create a parenting plan that outlines how you and your spouse will share decision-making responsibilities and when your children will spend parenting time with each parent. This plan is meant to help you and your spouse cooperate with each other and work to provide for your children's best interests. Our attorneys can advise you on what must be included in your parenting plan, and we will work to ensure that your plan will meet your family's needs.

Child Support

To ensure that both parents are contributing to your children's ongoing needs, child support orders will typically be put in place. The amount that each parent will be required to contribute will be calculated based on the income earned by both parents. You and your spouse may also need to address additional child-related expenses such as healthcare costs and educational fees. Our lawyers can help ensure that all financial factors will be considered when calculating child support obligations.

Frequently Asked Questions About Divorce in Naperville

Contact Our Naperville, Illinois Divorce Attorneys

Whether you are considering divorce or are already involved in the process, Mevorah & Giglio Law Offices can provide the legal guidance you need. We will work with you to address all of the issues involved in your case, helping you complete your divorce successfully while building a strong foundation for the future. Contact our Naperville divorce lawyers today by calling 630-420-1000 to arrange a free consultation.