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Uncontested and Agreed Divorces
Every divorce is emotionally charged and can be financially
damaging. However, lengthy and costly litigation is no longer the only
option. When the right circumstances exist, you should explore those
options. What sets our approach apart from most law firms is we work with
you before litigation starts to explore your settlement potential.
Pre-litigation options include:
1) Settlement. Where the issues are not complex and the parties are
cooperative, a settlement can be directly negotiated between them with our
office drafting the terms of a Martial Settlement Agreement (and Joint
Parenting Agreement when requested);
2) Mediation. The parties can hire a mediator to confidentially discuss
their respective rights and obligations and suggest a resolution. Mediators
are often former judges and other highly experienced family law attorneys.
They are able to give each spouse fairly good idea of what to expect if the
matter is litigated.
3) Collaborative Divorces. This is where both parties retain an attorney
to work out an agreement before a divorce is filed. This works best for
parties with very complex financial arrangements and business interests
and a desire to keep divorce terms confidential. Often the attorneys jointly
hire accountants and other experts to assist with sorting through and
valuing assets.
In all of the above approaches, the firm's time is primarily dedicated to
reaching an equitable settlement and then guiding the case quickly
through the courts to completion - usually in 45-60 days. Keep in mind
that no single attorney can represent both parties. If the spouse without an
attorney needs advice, he or she should consider Mediation, a
Collaborative Divorce or seek another attorney's review of the drafted
settlement documents.
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damaging. However, lengthy and costly litigation is no longer the only
option. When the right circumstances exist, you should explore those
options. What sets our approach apart from most law firms is we work with
you before litigation starts to explore your settlement potential.
Pre-litigation options include:
1) Settlement. Where the issues are not complex and the parties are
cooperative, a settlement can be directly negotiated between them with our
office drafting the terms of a Martial Settlement Agreement (and Joint
Parenting Agreement when requested);
2) Mediation. The parties can hire a mediator to confidentially discuss
their respective rights and obligations and suggest a resolution. Mediators
are often former judges and other highly experienced family law attorneys.
They are able to give each spouse fairly good idea of what to expect if the
matter is litigated.
3) Collaborative Divorces. This is where both parties retain an attorney
to work out an agreement before a divorce is filed. This works best for
parties with very complex financial arrangements and business interests
and a desire to keep divorce terms confidential. Often the attorneys jointly
hire accountants and other experts to assist with sorting through and
valuing assets.
In all of the above approaches, the firm's time is primarily dedicated to
reaching an equitable settlement and then guiding the case quickly
through the courts to completion - usually in 45-60 days. Keep in mind
that no single attorney can represent both parties. If the spouse without an
attorney needs advice, he or she should consider Mediation, a
Collaborative Divorce or seek another attorney's review of the drafted
settlement documents.
Keywords: Divorce Attorneys, Family Law Attorneys, Criminal Law Attorneys, Expungement Attorneys, Real Estate
Attorneys, Will County Attorneys, Joliet Attorneys, DuPage County, Kendall County, Kane County, Divorce Attorney,
Family Law Attorney, Criminal Law Attorney, Expungement Attorney, Real Estate Attorney.
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