Divorce and Child Custody Attorneys in Northern Illinois
Whether you have mutually agreed to seek a divorce, decided on your own to file for divorce, or been filed upon, you may be confronting decisions that can impact the rest of your life in profound ways. Working with an experienced domestic relations attorney is often essential to emerging from this difficult time with key aspects of your life intact and a reasonably positive outlook for the future.
At Franks, Gerkin & McKenna, P.C., several of our attorneys are dedicated to helping people through the difficult and emotionally draining process of divorce. We will provide a free, informative consultation to assess your case and help you make a sound decision about your legal representation.
Negotiating Settlements When Possible, Fighting for Your Rights When Necessary
We believe that, under most circumstances, every reasonable effort should be made to reach a mutually satisfactory divorce settlement without the pain and expense of a trial. Attorney Peggy D. Gerkin is a certified family law mediator. Lawyers David L. Montenegro and Joseph C. Ponitz provide calm guidance and insight, along with extensive experience, that often lead to productive compromise.
However, you may have strong views about what outcomes are in the best interest of your children. Your financial future may be at stake, and giving ground on property or support issues may simply not be feasible. When disputes make it necessary to litigate a divorce, those disputes most often involve one or more of these critical issues:
- Child custody and visitation arrangements
- Contention over the granting and amount of spousal support
- What constitutes fair property division
A Track Record of Success in Custody Cases and Justice on Other Issues
We build credible, effective cases for our family law clients. Our successes in custody disputes — for both mothers and fathers — have been many, and we are tenacious in seeking outcomes you can live with on these other vital issues.
Perhaps you have arrived at a level of private resolution that enables an amicable divorce. We can handle your case affordably, while ensuring you consider the impact of all agreements you make. In other cases, personal and financial issues require aggressive representation of your interests, and our lawyers deliver exactly that.
Please contact us today to discuss your pending divorce, child custody concerns and any issues involving support or property division.
