Westchester Family Lawyers

Award-Winning Family Law Attorneys Representing Clients in Westchester, IL

Client-Centered Family Law Representation

Steven Mevorah was very straight forward with his assessment of the situation and how he was going to represent it in court.

I would highly recommend him and his practice.

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Need Help Collecting Unpaid Child Support?

Unpaid child support can leave a custodial parent struggling to cover rent, groceries, school supplies, and medical bills. A child support order is a court order, and a parent who falls behind on payments can face serious consequences. Illinois offers several tools for collecting past-due support, including income withholding from the paying parent's wages, interception of tax refunds, liens on property, and suspension of a driver's license or professional license.

When a parent willfully refuses to pay, the court may also hold that parent in contempt. Past-due support can build up interest over time, which increases the total amount owed. Our lawyers review payment records, calculate the full arrearage, and file the motions needed to pursue collection. We understand how frustrating it is to wait on money your child depends on, and we work to move these cases forward without unnecessary delay.

We Draft Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements for Families in Westchester

Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements allow couples to decide ahead of time how property, debts, and certain financial issues will be handled in case of divorce. A prenuptial agreement is signed before the wedding, while a postnuptial agreement is signed during the marriage. These agreements can protect a family business, preserve an inheritance for children from a prior relationship, or clarify how retirement savings will be treated.

For an agreement to hold up in Illinois, it must be in writing and signed by both spouses. Each person should enter the agreement voluntarily and with fair disclosure of the other's finances. Courts may refuse to enforce terms that are grossly unfair, and child support cannot be limited by a premarital agreement. Careful drafting and honest disclosure help reduce the risk of a later challenge.

Representation for Orders of Protection

Orders of protection are court orders that can prohibit a person from contacting, harassing, or coming near someone who has experienced abuse. Under Illinois law, a family or household member who has been threatened, harassed, or physically harmed may petition the court for protection. An emergency order can be issued quickly, sometimes the same day, and is typically followed by a hearing for a longer-term order within weeks.

An order of protection can also address temporary possession of the home, parenting time, and support. Whether you are seeking protection for yourself and your children or responding to a petition filed against you, the hearing can have lasting effects on your family and your rights. Our attorneys prepare evidence, organize witness testimony, and present your side clearly in court.