DuPage County Divorce Lawyers

Compassionate Divorce Attorneys Assisting Clients Throughout DuPage County

When a marriage has broken down to the point that divorce is unavoidable, the process of untangling a married life into two separate lives must begin. You might, at this point, be feeling a little anxious or overwhelmed by the extent of the work ahead.

At Weiler & Associates, Inc., we have found that focusing on your goals for the outcome of the divorce is a positive and effective way to simplify the process.

We start by listening to your story, so we get a sense of your current lifestyle and financial situation. Then, we discuss your goals for the future. For example, if you have children at home and have been their primary caretaker while your spouse has been the primary income-earner, you may wish to continue in that role for a certain number of years. Or perhaps you want to train for a new career so that you can raise your income and maintain your current lifestyle without your spouse's income. If you are a business owner, your top goal might be to protect your business or, alternatively, you might prefer to sell it.

From there, we develop a strategy to help you achieve your goals, always keeping in mind what is realistic within the constraints of Illinois law and your financial capacity. You can rely on us to be a dedicated advocate for your goals and interests throughout the divorce process.

Whatever your situation, it is important to remember that both spouses have contributed in different ways to the assets and debts accumulated during your marriage, and both are entitled to a share of that property in "just proportions" as defined by Illinois law. This does not necessarily mean a 50/50 split, but rather takes a long list of factors into consideration. We will leverage all factors in your favor during the negotiation of your divorce settlement to ensure that you receive your fair share of the marital estate.

Choosing the Right DuPage County Divorce Lawyer for You

The attorneys of Weiler & Associates, Inc. focus our practice exclusively on divorce and family law in the communities surrounding DuPage County, Illinois. As such, we work with many women and men who own or are partners in small businesses, professional practices, or closely-held corporations. Our clients often have a complex mix of income streams, marital property, and non-marital assets which require meticulous financial analysis in order to design an equitable settlement.

We also have deep experience in handling divorces for families with children. We can help you resolve the most complicated issues of parenting and financial support, such as care for a child with special needs or children from multiple marriages.

Our Legal Services for a DuPage County Divorce

At Weiler & Associates, Inc., we place a high priority on being attentive and responsive to our clients. Our point of view is that this is your case. We will offer our considered legal opinion on each issue in your divorce and advise you of the consequences of your options. But the important decisions are up to you and we will support your choices.

We will guide you through all parts of the divorce process including:

• Property division
• Differentiating marital property that must be divided in just proportions from non-marital property that is not subject to division
• What to do with your marital home
• Division of retirement savings and pension benefits acquired during the marriage
• Complex property settlement situations such as:
• Creating a fair settlement in a high income / high net worth divorce, particularly when one spouse contributed substantially more than the other to the family's financial situation
• Using forensic accounting techniques to uncover hidden assets
• Balancing the division of debts and assets when one spouse dissipated assets through wasteful spending or infidelity
• The unique issues of business ownership
• Protecting your business in a divorce
• Accurate business valuation
• Division of marital debts, including mortgages, car loans, credit card bills
• Maintenance, also known as spousal support or alimony
• Child support
• Options for paying child support
• Child expenses beyond basic support, such as extracurricular activities or care for a child with special needs
• College expenses
• Allocation of parenting time and major decision-making responsibilities
• Division of parenting time, formerly termed visitation
• Employment of psychological experts to determine what is in the best interest of a child, particularly if there are concerns about a child with special needs or a parent who be unable to properly care for a child.
• Relocation with children
• Divorce mediation – court-ordered or voluntary, when it can be beneficial, and how it works
• Tax consequences, particularly involving spousal support payments and sale of assets
• Protecting the rights of a stay-at-home parent
• How a spouse's cheating or infidelity can affect a divorce settlement
• Modification of child support and custody orders due to a change in employment or other substantial circumstances
• Enforcement of family court orders for non-payment of child support or violations of the parenting time agreement
• Appealing a divorce court decision when it appears to be unjust or unlawful

Premier Divorce Lawyers Serving DuPage County

You can count on the attorneys of Weiler & Associates, Inc. to provide sound legal counsel regarding every aspect of even the most complicated divorce, including full attention to the financial and tax implications of your divorce agreement. Contact our St. Charles office at 630-331-9110. We serve clients in Wheaton, Naperville, Glen Ellyn, West Chicago, Warrenville, Carol Stream, Glendale Heights and communities throughout DuPage County.