Riverside Attorneys for Divorce Filings

Family Law Lawyers Serving Cook County and the Surrounding Areas

At Wakenight & Associates, P.C., we provide skilled guidance and experienced representation for individuals and families in Riverside and throughout Cook County who are facing divorce and other matters of family law. Our attorneys have more than 95 years of family law experience, and we are equipped to help you manage the avalanche of personal, spousal, custodial, parental, financial, emotional, logistical, and legal factors that could be affecting your divorce.

Child-Related Concerns in a Divorce

When a couple with children gets divorced, the children are often at risk of being caught in the middle. The parents want what is best for the children, but they may be unsure of what that might be. At Wakenight & Associates, P.C., we recognize the importance of getting to know you and your family so that we can help you determine how to move forward with your case. We will work hard on your behalf in proceedings regarding parental responsibilities (custody), parenting time (visitation), and child support. Whenever possible, we will facilitate amicable discussions toward a joint parenting plan, but we are prepared to litigate in court to protect your best interests and those of your children.

Marital Property and Maintenance

According to Illinois law, a divorcing couple's marital property should be divided between the spouses in a manner that is fair and equitable. This means that each party should receive a fair share of the marital estate, not necessarily an equal share. The attorneys at Wakenight & Associates, P.C. will help you analyze your financial situation and work to ensure that you have the resources you need to build the happier, healthier new life that you deserve. We can also assist with determining the necessity for spousal maintenance, also known as alimony.

Skilled Attorneys for All Types of Divorce Cases

Divorce is rarely easy, but our lawyers recognize that some cases include more complex considerations than others. We are equipped to help you manage a divorce situation that involves:

• High assets and substantial wealth;
• Family-owned businesses;
• Real estate holdings;
• High-conflict situations;
• Domestic violence and orders of protection;
• Parental alienation;
• Marital infidelity;
• Spouses over the age of 50;
• A stay-at-home mother or father; and
• Same-sex spouses.

Cook County Counsel for Adoption and Paternity Cases

At Wakenight & Associates, P.C., our attorneys have extensive experience in other areas of family law in addition to divorce. We represent clients in all types of adoption proceedings, as well as in paternity and parentage actions. Our team also helps fathers exercise their rights to seek increased parental responsibilities and parenting time with their children. When appropriate, we assist grandparents and other family members who wish to obtain visitation privileges with the children they love.

Call a Skilled Family Lawyer Today

If you are facing a divorce or any other family law matter, contact our office. Call 708-480-9651 to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with one of our dedicated lawyers today. Our firm serves clients in Riverside, Brookfield, Cook County, and the surrounding areas.