Mokena Family Law and Divorce Lawyers

Attorneys Assisting With Child Custody, Child Support, and Paternity in Will County

Family law can be a complex legal area, and when you enter family court, you will want to have an advocate on your side who will protect your rights and your family's best interests. Whether you are planning to end your marriage, wish to adopt a child, or need to address legal issues related to your children, a skilled attorney can help you achieve positive results.

At Wakenight & Associates, P.C., our lawyers have over 95 years of combined experience, and we will work to help you understand your rights, the legal requirements you must meet, and the options that are available to you. We understand that family law cases can be overwhelming, and we are there to help you address your challenges and advocate for your interests.

Dedicated Divorce Representation

If you are considering ending your marriage, our divorce and matrimonial law attorneys can provide you with the representation you need, no matter how simple or complex your case. We assist with:

• Spousal Maintenance - A spouse may be eligible to receive financial support from their former partner after divorce. We can advocate for or against the need for this support and help calculate the correct amount and duration of spousal support payments under Illinois law.
• Property Division - All marital assets and debts must be equitably divided between divorcing spouses. We can help determine a fair division of marital property, including complex assets such as retirement accounts, and we can help address issues related to the dissipation of assets.
• Child Issues - Couples who have children together will need to determine how to divide parental responsibility and parenting time, and one or both parents may have child support obligations. We can assist in resolving these issues, and we can help address concerns about parent/child relocation, stay at home parents, and fathers' rights.
• High Net Worth Divorce - The assistance of outside experts may be needed when couples have large incomes or assets. We can help resolve matters related to real estate property, business valuation, protecting family businesses, tax considerations, and hidden assets.
• High Conflict Divorce - Divorce proceedings can become very complicated when there is a large amount of conflict between spouses. We can help you understand your options in situations involving infidelity, parental alienation, mental health or substance abuse issues, stalking and harassment, or emergency cases requiring an order of protection.
• Gray Divorce - We work with couples over the age of 50 to ensure they will have financial security following divorce.
• Same-Sex Marriage and Divorce - We help same-sex spouses address the unique concerns that may arise when getting married or divorced.
• Post-Divorce Modifications and Enforcement - We will ensure the proper legal procedures are followed when making changes to a divorce decree or enforcing divorce orders.

Legal Help With Family Law Issues

In addition to divorce cases, we can help address other family law concerns, including:

• Adoption - We will ensure you meet your legal requirements when adopting a child, whether you are doing so through an adoption agency, through DCFS, as part of a private agreement, or as a stepparent.
• Paternity - We can help establish legal parentage for a child, which will protect parental rights and ensure that children have the financial support that will meet their needs.

Contact Our Orland Park Law Firm

The dedicated attorneys of Wakenight & Associates, P.C. are here to answer your questions and advocate for your interests in your divorce or family law case. To schedule a free consultation, contact our office at 815-727-6144. We serve clients in Mokena, Tinley Park, New Lenox, Oak Forest, Homer Glen, Orland Hills, Joliet, and Lockport.