Chicago Child Support And Custody Lawyers

In any divorce, issues centered on the children take priority. It is the goal of the court to base all decisions on the best interests of the children. Your lawyer will strive to find the best match between the needs of the children and the needs of the parent.

At the law firm of Yavitz & Levey, LLP, our Chicago child support and custody attorneys have several decades of experience guiding parents through the process of divorce. We understand that these proceedings can quickly become influenced by emotions or the relationship of the divorcing parents. It is our goal to remain professional while aggressively fighting to protect our clients' rights. Our clients can expect personal service and prompt communication through all phases of the divorce.

Cook County Visitation Rights Attorneys

While it is obvious that the main topics are child custody and child support, children's issues cover a broad range of areas. Fortunately, our office is well-equipped to handle a wide array of issues or situations that might arise, including:

Custody
Visitation
Removal of children from Illinois
Joint custody/sole custody
Modification of custody/visitation
Paternity
Child support
Illinois Child Support Guidelines
Parental rights
Children's representatives

If you have children and are considering a divorce or legal separation, we encourage you to contact an attorney at our office as soon as possible. We will review every aspect of your case to develop a strong strategy that moves you toward a successful resolution. Count on our firm for professional representation and zealous advocacy.

Serving Clients Throughout Greater Chicago

Our experienced Chicago family law attorneys at Yavitz & Levey, LLP, welcome the opportunity to serve you. Contact our office online or call 312-924-4400 to schedule an appointment. Parking is available within walking distance of public transportation including METRA, CTA, the 'L train and bus routes.

Chicago Mothers' Rights Lawyers

In recent years, both societal belief and legislation have made great strides to eliminate gender bias in divorce proceedings. Depending on the unique factors of the marriage, neither the mother nor the father will receive preferential consideration when the divorce judgment is passed down.

At Yavitz & Levey, LLP, our Illinois lawyers are dedicated to seeking a judgment that is truly in the best interest of the children. Based on recent trends, however, it is important to remember that both parties have rights. Many firms have produced aggressive advertising positioning themselves as "fathers' rights" firms. We believe that mothers also deserve dedicated representation from start to finish.

Cook County Paternity Attorneys

Whether you are struggling through a divorce proceeding or pursuing child support through a paternity action, our firm can help. Our attorneys have more than six decades of combined experience guiding clients through the full range of family law matters. No matter how complex your situation, we can provide the legal advice and guidance necessary to reach a successful conclusion to your case.

Historically, gender bias has played a large part in divorce judgments. In many cases, the mother was given preferential consideration when determining support, custody or visitation. In recent years, the pendulum has begun to swing closer to the middle — representing gender neutrality. It is our goal to provide the same zealous representation to our clients, whether mothers or fathers.

Chicago Alimony Lawyers

A divorce can quickly become complicated by the length of time of the marriage, the income of the divorcing spouses and the types of personal assets that were acquired through the duration of the marriage. Your financial history must be thoroughly examined to reach an equitable division of assets and debts. It is important to contact a skilled Illinois lawyer as soon as possible in the process to ensure your rights are protected throughout.

At Yavitz & Levey, LLP, we have extensive experience guiding clients through even the most complex divorces. Whether you have been married for one year or 20, we approach the divorce in the most thorough, detailed manner possible. We want to ensure that assets and debts are correctly recorded and equitably divided. Trust our firm to vigorously fight for your fair treatment from start to finish.

Cook County Property Division Attorneys · Chicago Alimony At

Our firm is well-equipped to handle the myriad issues related to spousal support and property division, including:

Maintenance or alimony
Temporary support
Modification of support
Enforcement
Interest of unpaid support
Attorneys' fees for unpaid support
Marital property
Non-marital property
Equitable division of property
Valuation of property
Real estate
Marital residence
Personal property
Retirement benefits
Dissipation
Co-mingling marital and non-marital assets
Stock options
Forensic accounting

These issues can quickly become complex, requiring the aid of business valuators, realtors or other industry experts. We strive to resolve the issues at hand through the most professional, efficient manner possible while reaching a settlement that is beneficial to our clients. Trust our firm to carefully examine your financial records, including any business income or retirement accounts to develop an accurate and comprehensive case strategy.