Illinois Family Law Lawyer

Family Court Cases Handled by Johnson O’Keefe Illinois

Anyone searching for legal representation in Illinois, must carefully evaluate a potential attorney’s experience and reputation. It’s vital to select an attorney who is familiar with cases similar to yours and holds a strong track record of successful cases in the area. Johnson O’Keefe represents clients in a wide range of family court cases, including:

• Ending a marriage is never easy, and Johnson O’Keefe can provide the comprehensive and compassionate representation you need to address the various unique aspects of your dissolution proceedings. In addition, reliable legal counsel ensures you meet all applicable deadlines and have the best chance of reaching a favorable conclusion to your case.
• Child custody. Resolving custody disputes between divorcing parents typically unfolds through dissolution proceedings, but unmarried parents may also need to legally resolve custody. Again, the Illinois family court must rule in favor of the child’s best interests, and Johnson O’Keefe can help a parent make a compelling case for custody.
• Property division and spousal support. One of the most contentious aspects of a divorce is the financial effects on the spouses. Johnson O’Keefe can assist a client in addressing the division of property under Illinois’ equitable distribution law and assess whether spousal support should come into play in your divorce.
• If you have a standing family court order, but you can no longer abide by its terms due to forces beyond your control, the modification process allows for reasonable changes in these situations. Johnson O’Keefe can help you craft a petition for modification or prepare a response to another party’s modification petition.
• Divorce mediation. You do not need to resolve your divorce entirely through litigation as long as you and your spouse are both willing to negotiate. Johnson O’Keefe specializes in divorce mediation in Illinois, helping clients reach more favorable outcomes in their divorces and making the dissolution process easier and more efficient.
• Estate planning. Any family court case’s outcome can influence any estate plans you have in place. Whether you need to craft a new estate plan or need to adjust an existing one following a divorce or other major life event, we can help.
• Domestic violence. Unfortunately, thousands of people in Illinois experience domestic violence of all kinds every day. We have helped many past clients secure protective orders in response to the domestic abuse they have experienced. We can also assist clients in navigating the complex family court proceedings that often follow domestic violence incidents in Illinois.

Thousands of family court cases unfold in the Illinois, area every year, and Johnson O’Keefe routinely assists local clients with complex family court cases that involve several issues. For example, you could face a divorce that entails a child custody determination, a contentious property division process, and various other details. While no attorney can ever promise any client a specific outcome to their case, legal counsel from an experienced Illinois family law attorney is invaluable, no matter what your case entails.

When you choose Johnson O’Keefe to represent you in Illinois family court, you can expect compassionate and responsive counsel through all stages of your case. We take time to learn about each client’s unique circumstances, needs, and preferences. We help them develop comprehensive legal strategies that address as many eventualities as possible, and our experience enables our team to respond to unforeseen variables effectively.