Plainfield, Illinois Divorce Lawyers

Attorneys for Property Division, Alimony, and Other Divorce-Related Issues in Plainfield

Client-Centered Divorce Representation

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Spousal Maintenance Considerations

In certain situations, spousal maintenance may be awarded during a divorce. This form of financial support may be necessary if one spouse earns a higher income or if a person will not be able to fully meet their needs and maintain their standard of living on their own. To determine whether alimony may be awarded, courts may consider each party's income and needs, whether a person made sacrifices to their career during their marriage to focus on family responsibilities, whether a person helped their spouse increase their earning power, and other factors that may play a role in the spouses' financial situations.

Depending on the situation, spousal support may be paid for a specific amount of time, or a court may make maintenance reviewable, with the situation being reviewed after a certain period to determine whether continuing payments are necessary. In cases involving longer marriages or spouses who have special needs, a court may award indefinite maintenance. Our attorneys can advocate on behalf of clients to ensure that issues related to spousal maintenance will be handled correctly, and we will make sure the right calculations are used to determine the amount of support that may be paid.

Child Custody and Parental Responsibilities

For parents, the divorce process will involve issues related to child custody that will need to be addressed and resolved. A couple will need to create a parenting plan that details how they will handle co-parenting in the future. The parenting plan will determine how all issues related to child custody will be addressed, including the schedule for when children will live or stay with each parent and who will be responsible for making decisions about raising children. Our lawyers work with clients to develop effective parenting plans that will serve the best interests of their children and allow for ongoing cooperation between parents.

Establishing Child Support Orders

In addition to addressing child custody, parents will need to make sure the proper child support orders are put in place. Child support can make sure both parents will continue to contribute to the costs involved in raising their children. Our attorneys can evaluate the income earned by both parents to ensure that child support payments are calculated correctly. We can also make sure our clients understand how different types of expenses for their children will be handled, including the costs of daycare or other forms of child care, health insurance and other medical expenses, and any fees or costs related to extracurricular activities.

Complex Financial Concerns in a High Net Worth Divorce

In cases where a couple has a high income, extensive savings, or valuable assets, the financial matters addressed during the divorce process can become more complicated. Our lawyers can provide the guidance clients need when dividing marital property, establishing spousal support, or addressing other concerns related to their property or finances.

We can help business owners understand what steps they can take to protect their businesses. We can assist with business valuations, and we can also provide guidance on how ongoing ownership of a business may be addressed. We can also assist with issues related to investment portfolios, real estate property, retirement accounts, or executive compensation. With our help, clients can make decisions that will protect their financial interests.