Chicago Divorce Advice

Divorce, family law and divorce are the terms used under Illinois State law for dissolution of marriage. Since the dissolution of marriage takes place under varied circumstances and is peculiar in one way or the other there are several legal aspects that come to the fore. Custody, visitation, property, child support, domestic violence and maintenance are some of the common areas of contention that may arise between the parties involved in divorce proceedings. The process itself can be an emotionally draining one not withstanding the financial implications. 

Chicago divorce law initiated ‘bench trial’ after the year1976. Bench trial is a trial without jury which would essentially have both the parties involved in the divorce proceedings, the Judge, the lawyers representing both sides along with a witness to testify and clerk to document the proceedings. Prior to 1976 divorce was granted through a jury.

Chicago divorce law takes into cognizance all possible varied legal aspects that include litigation in trial courts, negotiated settlements, premarital and postnuptial agreements, collaborative law, marital settlement agreements and separation agreements, custody and visitation, mediation, property division, maintenance or alimony, child support, parentage and paternity cases, domestic violence and orders of protection, post divorce disputes, appeals and so on.

Chicago divorce law ensures justice to both parties and upholds the individual rights of those involved. Although owing to the complexities of certain cases where in there is little rapprochement between the two parties that might prolong the trial generally most cases are dealt with swiftly and the decrees issued.