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River Forest, Illinois Divorce Lawyer
Family Law Attorneys for Property Division, Spousal Support, and Parenting Time in River Forest
Resolving family-related legal issues can often be a complex process. Spouses who wish to get a divorce or legal separation, parents who need to address child-related issues, or people who need to resolve other family law concerns will want to be represented by a knowledgeable attorney. At Weiss-Kunz & Oliver, LLC, we provide representation in River Forest family law cases, and we will make sure you understand your rights while advocating for your interests throughout the legal process.
Divorce Cases in River Forest, IL
When you choose to legally dissolve your marriage, you will need to determine how to handle multiple legal and financial issues, including:
- Child custody and visitation - If you and your ex-spouse have children together, your divorce decree will include a parenting plan that addresses the allocation of decision-making responsibilities for your children, and it will include a parenting time schedule. The plan will also designate the religion of your children, such as Jewish, Christian, Muslim or Islamic, or the like. During or after your divorce, a planned relocation by either parent may require a modification to the parenting plan.
- Asset division - All marital property that you and your spouse acquired during your marriage will need to be divided between you, and Illinois law states that this division should be "fair and equitable." You may need to decide how to handle assets such as real estate, retirement accounts, or a family business, and you should be aware of the tax issues that may result from the division of property. There is also a category of assets called nonmarital, such as inheritances or gifts. Non-marital property should be assigned solely to the recipient of the property and not divided between the parties.
- Spousal maintenance/alimony - A spouse who earns a lower income or who made sacrifices to their own career to support their partner and family and care for the home may be awarded financial support. The amount of maintenance payments will be based on both spouses' incomes, and the duration spousal support will be paid will be based on the length of the marriage.
- High net worth divorce - The average income earned by those who live in River Forest is higher than the median income in the rest of Illinois and throughout the U.S. Divorcing spouses with high incomes or valuable assets may need to address some complex financial issues, especially if they are business owners, corporate executives, or public figures. In addition to dividing high-value property and determining spousal support obligations, spouses may need to take steps to protect family wealth or determine how to divide estates or trusts.
- Grey divorce - If you are over 50 years old or retired, you may face a complex divorce process due to a lengthy marriage, and you will want to make sure you will have the financial security to provide for your ongoing health and well-being. You will want to hire attorneys that understand retirement benefits and the use of QDROs (Qualified Domestic Relations Orders) to divide retirement assets incident to the divorce without tax penalty(s) to either party.
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"I needed an attorney who would fight for me and also keep me focused, and Maxine had my back."Maxine was very professional and worked efficiently to complete our case. Highly recommend!- Gloria B.
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"As a client of WKO, I highly recommend Amanda Oliver."She has extensive experience to address family law issues efficiently and effectively. She is direct, informative, knowledgeable, resourceful and well-respected in the legal community. I love how she anticipates and mitigates potential issues, strategizes next steps, and keeps me informed along the way. If you have to go thru the divorce process, you want Amanda in your corner. HIGHLY recommend!- Angela L.
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"Divorce isn’t always easy but Maxine and her team at WKO make it so."Maxine and her team have exceeded my expectations. Focused on the family and doing the right thing for everyone involved. Most importantly, my children. I’m deeply grateful for her efforts.- Stephen G.
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"I am so glad I chose Amanda & her team."I highly recommend Amanda Oliver & her team at Weiss-Kunz & Oliver. Everyone I dealt with was professional, empathetic & compassionate. They make their clients their priority. Their fee structure was fair & very transparent.- Amy S.
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"Maxine is very competent in her work, friendly, professional, responsive and down to earth."Maxine Weiss Kunz was great to work with. She clarified complex legal jargon into laymen terms and helped soothe the anxiety I often feel when the law is involved and it is a serious matter. Grateful to her and her team. Thank you Maxine!- Nina K.
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"Thank you, Amanda for being a powerful advocate when I needed one most."You handled my case with empathy, patience, and delivered with passion. You exceeded my expectations, and your work was brilliant! Weiss-Klunz & Oliver are not only knowledgeable of the law, the entire team is responsive, supportive, and really care about their clients. Thank you for taking my situation and turning it into a positive outcome.- Rosa
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"I needed an attorney who would fight for me and also keep me focused, and Maxine had my back."
Maxine was very professional and worked efficiently to complete our case. Highly recommend!
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"My experience with Maxine was great from start to finish."
Easy to communicate with and we developed a well thought out plan to get what we needed out of a legal dispute with my ex wife. Maxine was very thoughtful though out the process and did not waste my time or money unless it was necessary. I highly recommend their firm.
- Brandon B.
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Contact a River Forest Divorce Attorney
If you are planning to get divorced or need to address other family law concerns, the attorneys of Weiss-Kunz & Oliver, LLC can provide the legal representation you need.
To set up a consultation, contact us today by calling (312) 605-4041.
