Naperville Family Law Lawyers

Lawyers for Divorce, Child Custody, Adoption, and More in Naperville, IL

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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Billing and Fee Structures

We strive to ensure that our clients can receive legal services at reasonable rates. For more information about fees and payment options, contact us at 630-665-7300.

When family members need to resolve legal disputes, these cases can be deeply personal. Finding effective solutions will require an understanding of legal strategies and the emotional dynamics that may affect different family members. Whether a person is facing the end of their marriage, navigating the challenges of co-parenting, or seeking to establish parental rights, they will need to make the right decisions as they take steps to protect their interests and achieve their goals. In these cases, guidance from a legal professional who understands Illinois family law and the local court procedures in DuPage County can be essential.

At Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC, our Naperville family law attorneys can assist with a broad range of family-related legal matters. We are here to provide guidance that is grounded in both legal knowledge and a commitment to helping our clients achieve their goals. We work to provide our clients with clear insights into what to expect during the legal process while helping them determine the best steps they can take to protect their rights and promote the well-being of their families.

Legal Support Through Divorce and Separation

Many of the most common family law matters will involve divorce. The process of legally dissolving a marriage can be complex, since it may involve multiple types of financial concerns, as well as decisions about living arrangements, ownership of property, and the custody of a couple's children. Every divorce is unique, but some of the key legal issues that will typically need to be addressed before a marriage can be legally dissolved include:

• Division of Marital Property: In Illinois, divorcing couples are required to divide the property they own in a way that is fair but not necessarily equal. Our lawyers can help identify all of a couple's marital property, determine the value of different assets, and negotiate a property settlement that will meet our client's financial needs.
• Spousal Maintenance (Alimony): Financial support paid from one spouse to the other may be a factor in some divorces. Multiple factors may be considered to determine whether spousal support is appropriate. Our attorneys can help our clients determine whether they may receive or pay support, how much should be paid, and for how long.
• Child Custody: When parents choose to divorce, or in other situations where parents are unmarried or separated, a variety of child-related issues may need to be addressed in family court. These issues will include the allocation of parental responsibilities and parenting time. Parents will need to create a parenting plan that will address issues such as decision-making authority, the schedules detailing when children will live with each parent, and other ongoing concerns affecting their children. Our lawyers work with clients to negotiate parenting plans that will provide for their children's best interests while ensuring that they can maintain positive family relationships.
• Child Support: In Illinois, the laws will typically require both parents to contribute to the costs of raising their children. The child support payments that may be made will be calculated using both parents' incomes and other relevant factors. Parents will also need to determine how they will share medical and child care expenses and other child-related costs. Our attorneys work to ensure that the child support calculations are based on accurate income assessments while considering all relevant factors.

Modifications and Enforcement of Court Orders

After a divorce or custody order has been finalized, changes in a family's circumstances may lead the parties to make adjustments to these legal agreements. A person may petition the court to modify a parenting plan or make adjustments to child support or spousal maintenance payments based on significant changes that have affected these issues. For example, an increase or decrease in income, the relocation of a parent, or changes in a child's needs may serve as the basis of a modification request.

In situations where one party fails to comply with a court order, such as by refusing to pay child support or follow a family's parenting time schedule, steps may be taken to enforce the applicable legal obligations. Remedies in these cases may include wage garnishment, makeup parenting time, or a finding of contempt of court. Our lawyers can assist with modification requests, or we can help clients take action to enforce family law orders.

Alternative Dispute Resolution in Family Law Cases

Litigation is not the only way to resolve family law disputes. In many cases, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods can provide a more amicable, private, and cost-effective way to reach agreements. Our attorneys can assist with:

• Mediation: Our trained mediators can serve as neutral third party advisors to help divorcing spouses or parents involved in child custody disputes reach cooperative agreements. We can also provide representation for clients who use mediation, advising them on the best strategies to help them achieve their goals.
• Collaborative Law: With this approach, the parties and their attorneys will agree to work together in good faith to settle all issues outside of court. Collaborative law may allow for more creative solutions, and it can reduce the emotional and financial toll of contentious disputes. Our lawyers provide effective representation during the collaborative process, helping our clients resolve disputes as efficiently as possible.