West Chicago Divorce Attorneys

Dedicated Lawyers Helping You With Divorce in West Chicago, IL

Dissolving your marriage through divorce is challenging, whether you have been married for only a short time or for decades. Each situation has unique concerns. You have many tough choices to make at a time when your judgment may be clouded by anger, hurt, and uncertainty. Making a poor decision now can have permanent consequences. You need the advocacy and guidance of an experienced attorney to help you navigate the divorce process.

Choosing Goostree Law Group gives you multiple benefits. Our award-winning lawyers have earned 100+ positive reviews because we are dedicated to protecting our clients' best interests. We know that your divorce is as unique as you are, so we will tailor our advice and approach to suit your circumstances, objectives, and priorities. Whether the terms of your divorce are decided through negotiations, mediation, or litigation, we will remain steadfastly by your side during the entire process.

Supporting You Through Divorce Coaching

A divorce is a complex process, and you may feel that you have no control if you are unsure about what to expect. Our divorce coaching can help you address your emotional turmoil as well as your legal issues, providing comprehensive guidance and support throughout the process. This can help you make confident divorce decisions while focusing on a fresh start.

Divorce Decisions

Although your circumstances are unique, you have to make decisions similar to most other divorcing couples. These include:

• Alimony/maintenance
• Property division and allocation of debt
• Allocation of parental responsibilities (child custody)
• Visitation and parenting time
• Child support

Your situation may involve multiple challenges. High-asset divorces often involve complex issues related to property division that require an understanding of financial concerns. Prenuptial or postnuptial agreements might need to be examined.

If domestic violence is an issue, you may need help getting an order of protection. Parental relocation can complicate child custody and parenting time arrangements.

Stay-at-home parents may face problems with financial support and property division. Older couples going through a gray divorce may already be approaching retirement age, which can complicate the division of retirement funds and benefits.

Call 630-584-4800 and let us help your family.

Resolving Disputes in Your West Chicago Divorce

Every divorcing couple will need to establish the terms of a divorce settlement. Few can resolve all of their disagreements amicably. Once we understand your personalities, dispute resolution styles, and specific issues, we can help you determine the best way to resolve your disputes.

In Illinois, you can pursue a contested or uncontested divorce. If both spouses are willing to compromise, we can guide you through negotiations or mediation to help you find the common ground you need to reach mutually agreeable terms for an uncontested divorce.

If you are involved in a high-conflict divorce or one with complex issues, litigation may be needed. However, litigation has several disadvantages you should be aware of, such as:

• Your costs will typically be higher.
• It may take a lot longer to finalize your divorce.
• The court will have full control of the outcome.
• It can be difficult to co-parent effectively after a court battle.
• Your private matters will be discussed publicly in court.
• Your children may be exposed to additional turmoil.
• You must abide by the court's decisions, whether you like them or not.

If litigation is the best course of action in your divorce, you can rely on our skilled counsel and effective advocacy.