Family law is an important area of the law that addresses not only the terms of divorce and parenting concerns outside of divorce but also matters such as paternity, the rights of unmarried parents, and prenuptial agreements. When your family is concerned, the matter is serious, and having an experienced Rolling Meadows family law attorney on your side can help considerably. Â
Family law often addresses divorce, officially known as the dissolution of marriage. Factors involved in a typical divorce include:Â
Each of these, other than spousal support, can also be addressed outside of divorce in the form of post-decree modifications. However, modifications can only be made under certain circumstances. This is why it’s important to work with a knowledgeable Rolling Meadows family law attorney to craft a divorce agreement that meets your needs.
Prenuptial agreements and postnuptial agreements are legal contracts that help guide financial matters, such as the division of marital property and alimony (called spousal maintenance in the State of Illinois), in the event the marriage ends in divorce. Prenuptial agreements can help to streamline the divorce process and can help reduce the level of contention involved, and while they can provide married couples with considerable peace of mind, they are not – contrary to popular belief – a stain on the marriage itself.Â
Parents who were never married also turn to family law to address parenting time and child support concerns. Paternity determines who a child’s father is, and in Illinois, paternity must be established if the parents are not married at the time of the child’s birth. If both parents are not in agreement on the matter – and, therefore, refuse to establish paternity via official documentation with the court – the court can require a paternity test (DNA test). Establishing who a child’s father is can benefit everyone involved in all the following ways:Â
If your family is facing a legal concern, an accomplished Rolling Meadows family law attorney at Andrea Heckman Law understands how important the matter is to you, and our team is well prepared to help. We take great pride in our stellar track record of guiding cases like yours toward beneficial resolutions that uphold our client’s rights and best interests. We are on your side and here to help, so please don’t delay reaching out and contacting us for more information today.
Please contact our law office in Rolling Meadows for legal assistance with divorce, child custody, or visitation issues. We serve clients in the Chicago metropolitan area who need the help of an experienced and dedicated family law attorney.