Downers Grove Divorce Attorneys

Experienced Lawyers Protecting Your Interests in a Downers Grove, IL Dissolution of Marriage

The process of getting a divorce is often accompanied by various legal and financial concerns, unmanageable stress, and emotional overload. Just getting through each day can be challenging in this situation, and having to make the many decisions required in your divorce can make matters even worse. Everything from ownership of your kitchenware to custody arrangements for your children must be decided before your divorce can be finalized. You need to choose an attorney whose support and legal guidance you can trust as you navigate this challenging journey.

Goostree Law Group is recognized for our experienced and trusted counsel. We have guided many Illinois families through complex divorces and related legal matters for decades. We are honored by the 100+ positive reviews and client testimonials we have received. When you work with us, we will customize our approach according to your situation, goals, and needs to help you achieve the best possible outcome. Whether the terms of your divorce are decided through negotiations, mediation, or trial, you can count on us to be by your side at every step, providing the skillful advocacy you deserve. The services of our certified divorce coach can also better equip you to handle the emotions and uncertainty of the divorce process.

Making Decisions in an Illinois Dissolution of Marriage

Your marriage is unique, and so is your divorce. You and your future ex may be able to agree to most of the terms of your divorce, or you could argue about every detail. High conflict dispute resolution is different from amicable negotiations or mediation. High-asset divorces are usually much more complex than those involving typical financial concerns related to property division. Young parents have different concerns from older couples. That is why we will first get to know you and your circumstances before offering individualized solutions. Using the same handbook for every divorce just does not work.

Most divorcing couples must make similar decisions, which include:

• Child custody (allocation of parental responsibilities)
• Child support, potentially including college expenses and healthcare costs
• Alimony/maintenance
• Parenting time and visitation
• Allocation of debt

You may encounter various challenges as you proceed with your divorce. The other parent may be unfit, requiring special handling of child custody arrangements. Domestic violence could be a factor. Parental relocation might be a concern. We will help you make the best decisions for you and your children, always focusing on safeguarding your interests.

Call 630-584-4800 and let us help your family.

Negotiating, Mediating, or Litigating the Terms of Your Downers Grove Divorce

An uncontested divorce is usually preferable to litigation. Even if there are areas where you cannot agree with your soon-to-be ex, we can work with you to resolve those disputes through negotiations or mediation. With negotiation, we will work with you, your spouse, and their lawyer to facilitate mutually agreeable compromises. Mediation puts a trained, neutral mediator in the middle to help each side focus on reaching common ground.

Either of these solutions has several advantages over litigation, including:

• The speed at which your divorce can be finalized
• A typically lower cost
• The amount of control you have over the outcome
• A better chance of effective co-parenting
• Less stress for both you and your children

If your divorce disputes cannot be resolved in any other way, we are prepared to provide exceptional representation in court.