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Family and Divorce Law
FAMILY AND DIVORCE LAW
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Whether you need an attorney for a divorce, child support, allocation of parental responsibilities (formerly known as “custody”), parenting time, or assistance with any other family law matter, you need the expertise and personal service that the family law attorneys at Lavelle Law provide. We will concentrate on protecting your rights and financial interests but be assured that we will do so in a compassionate and understanding manner. We are experienced in addressing the urgent needs of orders of protection, no-contact orders, and post-judgment litigation, as well as in protecting your interests in matters of spousal abuse protection, DCFS investigations and appeals, adoption, guardianship, and civil unions. In divorce and child custody cases, our divorce attorneys are committed to clear and timely communication and vigorous advocacy when encountering these very personal and emotional issues.
Our Services
- Adoptions
- Allocation of Parental Responsibilities and Parenting Time (custody)
- Annulment
- Child Support
- Collaborative Divorce
- College Contribution
- Divorce
- DCFS Investigations and Appeals
- Guardianship
- Legal Separations
- Mediation
- Modifications of Judgments
- Name Changes
- No-contact/Stalking Orders
- Orders of Protection
- Paternity
- Permanent Removal of Children from Illinois
- Prenuptial/Postnuptial Agreements
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The Illinois legislature has recently taken a significant step in closing a longstanding loophole in child support. This amendment represents a pivotal change in how courts assess and calculate child support obligations, providing greater protections against those who attempt to evade their financial responsibilities.
Divorce among older couples, often referred to as “gray divorce,” has become increasingly common in recent years. In Illinois, like many other states, this trend has significant legal, financial, and emotional implications. As couples over 50 decide to end their marriages, they encounter a set of considerations distinct from those faced by younger couples. Understanding these nuances is crucial for anyone going through a gray divorce in Illinois.
When determining how to distribute the marital assets between parties to a divorce, the division of an interest in a small or medium business owned by one or both of the parties is more complex and requires a careful examination of the value of the business or business interests. The Court must determine the value of the business interest in order to determine how to equitably divide all marital assets in which the parties have an interest. The Court will regularly rely on the valuation reports of the parties' experts regarding the value of the business. The business valuation expert will utilize a number of different methods in determining the value of a business. The professional appraiser will examine and assess the value of the business and provide expert testimony and reports to the parties and the Court.
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