Downers Grove Family Law Attorneys

Lawyers for Child Custody, Paternity, Adoption, Divorce, and More in Downers Grove, Illinois

Attorney Spotlight

Lindsay C. Stella

• Avvo 10.0 Superb Rating Top Family Law Attorneys
• Best Lawyers, 2023 – Present
• Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
• Elite Lawyer, 2020-Present
• Illinois Outstanding Young Women Lawyers, Chicago Magazine
• Illinois State Bar Association Family Law Committee Member – 2017
• Justinian Society of Lawyers – President 2018
• Leading Lawyers, Peer Selected, 2023 – Present
• National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, National Top Ten Attorneys Under 40, 2014
• Super Lawyers, 2025-Present
• Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2014-2024
• Top 10 Most Influential Suburban Moms, Glancer Magazine

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Meet Our Team

Billing and Fee Structures

We work to ensure that our fees are reasonable and affordable for all of our clients. To discuss our fee structures and learn about payment options, contact us at 630-665-7300.

Legal issues affecting families can sometimes be difficult to resolve. Parents may encounter disputes related to their children, divorcing spouses may struggle to address legal and financial concerns as they separate their lives from each other, or other types of cases may involve complex legal requirements and procedures. To ensure that these matters can be addressed correctly, representation from a skilled family law attorney can be essential.

At Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC, we provide comprehensive legal guidance and representation for clients in Downers Grove, Illinois who need to address family law issues. We understand that each family's circumstances are unique, and we work closely with our clients to determine the most effective strategies for success. We focus on developing constructive solutions while working to preserve important family relationships whenever possible. At all times, we will advocate for our client's rights and interests while helping them achieve their goals.

Helping Clients Address a Wide Range of Family Law Issues

Family law cases may address multiple types of legal matters related to married spouses, parents, children, or other family members. The team at Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC provides representation in family court proceedings, and we can also work with clients to resolve disputes outside of court whenever possible. Our goal is to find efficient and effective solutions that will allow our clients to meet the needs of their families for years to come.

Parental Concerns Addressed in Family Court

When family law cases address child-related issues, special attention may be paid to children's ongoing needs, and courts will take steps to ensure that the decisions made will provide for children's best interests. Our attorneys can help address matters such as:

• Child Custody: When a child's parents have broken up, arrangements will typically need to be made to define the parents' rights and responsibilities and determine when the child will live or spend time with each parent. A parenting plan must be created, and it will address decision-making authority, daily routines, parenting schedules, and other issues. Our lawyers can help parents put agreements in place that meet all legal requirements while working to resolve any disputes related to legal or physical custody. We can also make sure child support orders will be established so that parents can share the costs involved in raising a child.
• Establishing Paternity: In some cases, a legal relationship between a parent and child may need to be established before issues related to child custody or child support can be addressed. In situations where a child was born to unmarried parents or where the identity of the child's father is in doubt, we can take steps to establish or contest paternity.
• Adoption and Guardianship: When parents wish to expand their family through adoption, they will be required to follow a variety of legal procedures. We can provide the legal help needed to complete the adoption process successfully. We can assist with agency adoptions, private adoptions, stepparent adoptions, and other types of adoption cases. We can also help establish legal guardianship for children in situations where parents may be unable or unwilling to provide the necessary care.

Divorce Representation in Downers Grove

A divorce can affect nearly every aspect of a person's life. In addition to the financial concerns involved in separating from a spouse and the legal procedures that must be followed to dissolve a marriage, a person may encounter emotional concerns that can make it more difficult to discuss these matters effectively and reach agreements on how to resolve disputes. The lawyers at Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC can provide the legal support needed to address all divorce-related issues and dissolve a marriage successfully.

Key issues that may need to be addressed during divorce proceedings include:

• Property Division: A couple will need to determine how the property they own will be divided. Our attorneys can provide guidance on when assets may be considered marital property owned by both spouses or separate property owned by one spouse. We can work to negotiate agreements that will provide our clients with the financial resources they need in the future. In high net worth divorce cases, we can help clients determine how to handle complex assets such as real estate property, business interests, and retirement benefits.
• Spousal Maintenance: When one spouse may be at a financial disadvantage following their divorce, they may ask for ongoing support to be paid to ensure that they will be able to maintain their accustomed standard of living. Alimony may be appropriate if one spouse has been a homemaker or if there is a large difference between the incomes earned by the spouses. Our lawyers can provide guidance on when spousal support may be a factor in a divorce, and we can advocate for or against this type of support. If spousal maintenance will be paid, we can make sure all financial details are considered to determine an appropriate amount of payments.

Exploring Alternative Dispute Resolution in Family Law Cases

Litigation may sometimes be necessary in family law cases, but spouses, parents, or other family members will often prefer to avoid holding a trial and fighting battles in the courtroom. At Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC, we work with clients to determine whether alternative dispute resolution (ADR) may be a better option for addressing the issues involved in a case. We can help clients take steps to resolve matters more amicably through methods such as:

• Mediation: The parties in a case may work with a neutral mediator to discuss the issues that need to be resolved and work toward reaching agreements. Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC provides mediation services, and we can also advise the clients we represent on the best steps they can take to achieve their goals during the mediation process.
• Collaborative Law: In this structured process, the parties involved in a dispute will commit to working together with their respective attorneys to reach agreements on the outstanding issues without going to court. The parties may also work with professionals such as financial advisors or child specialists to determine how certain issues may be addressed. Our lawyers provide effective representation in these cases to help clients negotiate agreements that will meet their needs.