Divorce & Family Law

Considering what is at stake in a divorce or family law proceeding, retaining aggressive and competent legal representation can be crucial. Few things in life can be more stressful and confusing than dealing with a divorce, and family law disputes in general are often the most difficult to resolve. Collin Law Offices, P.C. recognizes that throughout a divorce or family law proceeding there are often enormous legal, financial and emotional risks at stake. At Collin Law Offices, P.C. we will make every effort to minimize that stress to our clients and will fight to protect our clients’ interests both in and out of the courtroom. Ultimately, we will make every effort to create a comfortable experience for our clients while working toward a successful outcome.

The firm represents clients in a wide variety of domestic disputes, from simple, uncontested petitions for dissolution to complicated divorces involving property and custody disputes. In addition to divorce, we handle child support, visitation, maintenance, parentage, prenuptial agreements, mediation, orders of protection, domestic violence cases, modification of court orders and post-decree proceedings.

If you are considering filing for divorce, have been served with divorce papers, or are already involved in a family law dispute, it is important that you call our offices and speak with an attorney to discuss your case.

Divorce Checklist

1. Familiarize yourself with your marital assets, income, expenses and debts.
2. Obtain current balances for your checking, savings and money market accounts.
3. Determine what stocks and bonds you own and the value of these assets.
4. Know the balances of your retirement plans such as 401(k), 403(b), IRAs, CDs and pensions.
5. Itemize your income and expenses: mortgage, rent, car payments, utilities, insurance premiums, etc.
6. If you own real estate, determine the balance of your mortgage and any liens against the property.
7. Make an inventory of your credit and charge card balances.
8. Know the respective incomes of you and your spouse.

Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Statute

CONTACT AN ILLINOIS DIVORCE AND FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY

If you are involved in a divorce or family law matter, you need the advice and assistance of an experienced and aggressive divorce and family law attorney to protect your legal rights. Call Collin Law Offices, P.C. today at our Chicago office at (312) 263-1252 or at our suburban office in Berwyn at (708) 714-2266 and schedule a FREE CONSULTATION to learn more about how we can assist you.

COLLIN LAW OFFICES, P.C. CAN ASSIST YOU WITH:

*Adoptions
*Alternative Dispute Resolution
*Child Custody
*Child Visitation
*Child Support
*Divorce
*Domestic Relations
*Domestic Violence
*Dissolution of Marriage and Legal Separation
*Family Law
*Matrimonial Law
*Maintenance, formerly known as alimony
*Marital Settlement Agreements
*Paternity
*Post-Decree and Post-Judgment Modifications
*Property Division
*Restraining Orders
*Retirement Benefits
*Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)
*Spousal Support