Wilmette Family Law Attorneys

Family Law Attorney Serving Clients in Wilmette, Illinois

Family law issues in Wilmette can be complicated and emotionally draining. Did you know that nearly 28,000 people got married in Cook County in 2013 alone while more than 8,300 got divorced? That information comes from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), which shows that the rates of both marriage and divorce in Cook County are the highest in the state. Wilmette represents only a small part of Cook County, but it is important for Wilmette residents to know that they are not alone in seeking assistance with a family law matter.

Although not all family law issues involve marriage and divorce, many of them do. Whether your family law concern involves the dissolution of marriage, a child custody issue, or financial matters related to the family, an experienced Wilmette family law attorney can assist with your case.

Types of Family Law Cases We Handle in Wilmette

At the Law Offices of George M. Sanders P.C., we have years of experience assisting clients with a wide variety of family law issues, including but not limited to the following:

• Premarital agreements (also known as prenuptial agreements);
• Filing for divorce;
• High net worth divorce issues;
• Classifying marital and non-marital property;
• Complex property division and the valuation of marital property;
• Divorce for business owners;
• Spousal maintenance;
• Allocation of parental responsibilities, including important decision-making responsibilities and parenting time;
• Child support;
• Modifications of allocation judgments, spousal maintenance orders, child support orders, and other family law court orders; and
• Orders of protection.

Which Statutes Will Impact My Wilmette Family Law Case?

Most legal issues affecting families will require experience applying a specific set of statutory laws in the state, including but not limited to:

• The Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (750 ILCS 5/), which governs matters related to divorce, financial support, and the allocation of parental responsibilities;
• The Illinois Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (750 ILCS 10/); and
• The Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986 (750 ILCS 60/).

How Can a Family Law Attorney in Wilmette Help Me?

There are many ways a family law attorney can help with your case. First, an experienced family lawyer in Wilmette has experience handling similar cases and has practice applying complex family law statutes to specific cases in Illinois. Second, in contested divorces or particularly contentious matters involving the allocation of parental responsibilities, your lawyer can serve as your advocate in negotiations with the other party and in the courtroom.

At the Law Offices of George M. Sanders P.C., we are committed to advocating tirelessly for our clients will also providing personalized representation that meets the needs of your specific case. We can help you at every stage of your case, whether it is drafting an enforceable premarital agreement or seeking a modification many years after a divorce.

Contact a Wilmette Family Law Attorney

Do you have questions about filing for divorce? Do you need assistance with complex property division? No matter what your family law case might entail, an experienced Wilmette family lawyer can assist you. Contact the Law Offices of George M. Sanders P.C. today to learn more about the services we provide to Illinois residents.