Rosemont Illinois Divorce Attorney
If you’re facing a divorce in Rosemont, our Rosemont divorce lawyers can provide you with counsel and representation
Located outside Chicago, Rosemont is a favorite place to live for families and couples with adult partners who commute into the city to work. At the law offices of Gordon & Perlut, LLC, our divorce and family law attorneys serve those in Rosemont and surrounding areas and can help you understand what papers you’ll need, where to file and issues you’ll need to resolve in your divorce. We can also provide representation every step of the way. To learn more, reach out to our team today.
Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce in Rosemont
Whether your Rosemont divorce is contested or uncontested, our divorce lawyers can help. An uncontested divorce is one where all issues related to the divorce are agreed upon by the couple. While this type of divorce is much faster, it is very important you still work with an attorney. An attorney can help ensure all paperwork is filled out accurately and in full and ensure your divorce settlement is fair and doesn’t compromise your best interests.
If your divorce is contested, which means issues are not agreed upon by you and your spouse, then working with a lawyer is even more important. Our divorce lawyers can help you to understand each issue in a divorce, as well as resolve them.
Issues in a Divorce
When you and your spouse decide to part ways, you will need to come to an agreement about key issues before your divorce can be finalized. You are strongly encouraged to settle these issues out-of-court through negotiation and mediation. If you are unable to reach an agreement, you will have to go to trial, which is expensive and time-consuming. Issues that must be resolved in a divorce include:
- Division of property. Before a couple can legally part ways, they must determine how marital property will be divided between them. In Illinois, property must be divided in a way that is equitable, which does not necessarily mean equal.
- Child custody. Typically, the most contentious issue in a divorce is child custody. The court supports custody arrangements that bring both parents into the child’s life. This is not always possible – especially if there are extreme circumstances, such as abuse or drug use.
- Child support. Both parents are responsible for financially providing for their children; typically, this means the non-custodial parent will make child support payments to the custodial parent.
- Alimony/spousal support. For those who have been financially dependent on their spouse throughout the course of the marriage, spousal maintenance may be appropriate.
Call Our Rosemont Divorce Lawyers Today
If you are seeking a divorce in Rosemont, call our Rosemont divorce lawyers at the law office of Gordon & Perlut, LLC today for the counsel and guidance you can trust. Our team is here to serve you.