Elmhurst, Illinois Family Law Attorneys

Lawyers Representing Clients in Divorce, Child Custody, and Other Family Law Cases in Elmhurst

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.

Determining how to address family law issues is not always easy, especially for those who may be unfamiliar with the legal system and the procedures followed in family courts. However, the decisions made in these cases can be monumental, affecting a family's finances, the relationships between family members, and other aspects of people's lives for years to come. Whether you are considering divorce, navigating a child custody dispute, or dealing with another family-related legal matter, having an experienced attorney by your side is crucial.

At Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC, we provide comprehensive family law services to clients in Elmhurst, Illinois. We focus on resolving matters efficiently while prioritizing the long-term best interests of our clients and their children. We strive to provide our clients with clear communication and compassionate advocacy while making sure they understand what steps to take to address and resolve their legal concerns. Regardless of the complexity of your case or the level of conflict you may encounter, we will work to help you reach a resolution that will allow your family to move forward successfully.

Understanding the Right Approach to Take During Your Divorce

Every divorce can present its own set of challenges. Whether you and your spouse have encountered contentious disputes or believe you can reach amicable agreements, our attorneys can provide the guidance and legal representation you need throughout the process. Depending on the level of conflict in your case, you may use one of the following approaches:

• Uncontested Divorce: When spouses can agree on major issues such as property division, child custody, and spousal support, the divorce process may be more straightforward. Even if you have encountered disagreements, our lawyers can help you negotiate with your spouse to resolve the outstanding issues. Once a settlement has been created, you can file it in court to complete the dissolution of your marriage.
• Contested Divorce: If you and your spouse cannot agree on certain issues, court involvement may be necessary. To attempt to avoid the need for litigation, you may be able to use mediation or other forms of alternative dispute resolution. However, if agreements cannot be reached, a divorce trial may be held. Our attorneys can provide you with skilled representation in a contested divorce, advocating for your interests and working to achieve a fair resolution.

High Net Worth Divorce

If you and your spouse own substantial assets, you may need to address complex financial concerns during the divorce process. At Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC, we are well-versed in the issues involved in high net worth divorce cases, and we can help you determine the best approach to take when addressing assets such as family businesses, real estate property, investments, and retirement funds. Some of the considerations that you may need to address include:

• Valuation of Assets: Accurately determining the value of high-value assets will be necessary to ensure that marital property can be divided fairly and equitably. We can assist with business valuations, appraisals of real estate, or other valuation concerns.
• Hidden Assets or Asset Dissipation: We will work to ensure that all assets owned by you and your spouse are fully disclosed. We can help uncover assets that may have been concealed or address actions taken by your spouse to devalue the marital estate.
• Spousal Maintenance: We can evaluate all financial factors to ensure that any spousal support awards will be appropriate.

Child-Related Issues in Divorce and Family Law Cases

Family law matters that involve children will require all parties involved to focus on finding solutions that will provide for the children's best interests. Our lawyers work with clients to address a wide range of child-related issues, including:

• Allocation of Parental Responsibilities: This term is used to address concerns related to child custody. Decision-making authority related to a child's upbringing may be allocated between parents. They will need to determine how they will make decisions about issues that include education, healthcare, and religious practices.
• Parenting Time: This term is used to address the time a child will spend with each parent. In most cases, parents are entitled to have reasonable amounts of time with their children. Our attorneys work to help clients create parenting time schedules that will allow for close, continuing parent/child relationships while taking the child's age, school schedule, and other factors into account.
• Parenting Plans: The decisions about child-related matters will be set down in a binding parenting agreement. A well-crafted parenting plan can be a key part of successful co-parenting. Our lawyers work with our clients to develop comprehensive parenting plans that cover details like holiday schedules, vacations, communication protocols, and dispute resolution methods.
• Child Support: Illinois law uses a formula to calculate child support that takes the income of both parents into consideration. Our attorneys can help our clients take steps to ensure that children's needs will be met while also addressing child-related expenses such as health insurance, child care, and extracurricular activities.

Modification and Enforcement of Court Orders

Over time, a family's circumstances may change, and the court orders that were originally put in place during a divorce or child custody case may need to be modified. Our lawyers can help clients request modifications based on changes in their circumstances, such as adjustments to child support based on changes in income or requests to modify parenting time schedules based on a parent's plans to relocate. We can also help clients take action to enforce court orders, including in situations where a parent is not paying child support or has violated a child custody agreement.

Other Family Law Issues We Can Help Address

• Adoption: When expanding a family by adopting a child, various legal procedures will need to be followed. Whether clients are planning to adopt through an agency, privately, or as stepparents, our attorneys can provide the legal guidance needed to ensure a smooth and successful adoption.
• Guardianship: In cases where parents are unable to care for their children, guardianship may be necessary. Our lawyers work with clients to establish guardianship for minors while making sure the rights of all parties involved are respected.
• Paternity: In cases where parents were not married to each other when a child was born, legal parentage will need to be established. This can ensure that the father will have parental rights, and it will also provide a child with access to benefits, including the right to receive child support from both parents. Our attorneys can help parents take steps to establish paternity or resolve disputes about a child's parentage.