Oak Forest, Illinois Divorce Attorneys

Experienced Family Lawyers in Cook County

At Wakenight & Associates, P.C., we understand that even just the idea of getting divorced can be overwhelming for a person to consider. When divorce becomes a reality, however, things get even more serious. If you or your spouse has recently filed for divorce, you need to take action right away to protect your rights and your best interests. There is simply too much at stake to wait or to try to handle your divorce on your own. With over 95 years of combined experience, our team will work with you in managing the avalanche of logistical, financial, spousal, custodial, parental, psychological, personal, emotional, and legal aspects of the divorce process.

Property and Financial Concerns

For many divorcing couples, property and money-related issues are among the most challenging concerns that must be addressed. You and your spouse have worked hard to accumulate what you own, and figuring out who will get what can be extremely difficult. This is especially true in situations involving substantial wealth and high net-worth individuals.

The attorneys at Wakenight & Associates, P.C. are equipped to help you and your spouse divide your property in a manner that is fair, equitable, and compliant with Illinois law. Depending on your circumstances, the asset division process may include business valuations, real estate appraisals, and determining how to split complex retirement investments. Our team can even help you track down hidden assets and concealed sources of revenue to ensure that you have what you need to begin your new post-divorce life. We can also help you in proceedings for maintenance as necessary.

Child-Related Matters

If you and your spouse have children, you will also need to develop arrangements for child custody, now called the allocation of parental responsibilities in Illinois. Our lawyers will help you create a parenting plan that allows each of you to remain active in your child’s life both now and in the future. We will also work with you setting up child support orders customized to meet your child’s needs.

At Wakenight & Associates, P.C., we know that there are many complications that could arise during your divorce. Our team has the legal knowledge and experience to help with all types of high-conflict divorce cases, including divorces involving:

• Accusations of domestic violence or abuse;
• Orders of protection;
• Parental alienation;
• Adultery or infidelity;
• Mental health concerns;
• Drug or alcohol abuse; and
• Stalking or electronic monitoring.

We also help with same-sex divorce, divorce for spouses over age 50, and divorce for stay-at-home parents.

Cook County Family Law Lawyers

The experienced attorneys at Wakenight & Associates, P.C. have been serving Oak Forest and neighboring communities for nearly two decades. In that time, we have helped many clients obtain favorable outcomes in a wide range of family-related cases, including:

• Paternity: Our team helps fathers establish legal relationships with their children. We also help mothers seeking paternity orders for child support purposes;
• Fathers’ rights: We work with legal fathers who want to be a more active part of their children’s lives through increased parenting time and responsibilities; and
• Adoptions: Our lawyers assist clients with related adoptions, agency adoptions, private adoptions, and adoptions managed by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).

Call 815-727-6144 Today

If you are facing a divorce or are involved in any kind of family law dispute, contact our office. Call 815-727-6144 to schedule a cost-free consultation and case review with Wakenight & Associates, P.C. today. Our firm serves clients in Oak Forest, Cook County, and the rest of Northern Illinois.