Glen Ellyn, IL Divorce Attorneys

Caring Lawyers for Child Support, Spousal Support, and More in Glen Ellyn, Illinois

When a marriage becomes irreparably broken, filing for divorce may be the best option. However, divorce comes with a slew of legal considerations that a couple must work through. If you are considering divorce, a Glen Ellyn divorce attorney can provide you with effective legal guidance and advocacy.

At Roberts PC, we know about the challenges that come with the dissolution of a marriage. Our divorce lawyers are here to represent you in a contested or uncontested divorce, and we will always keep you informed of your rights. When you work with our form, we will work hard to make sure your divorce can be resolved out of court, but we are prepared to represent your best interests in a trial if necessary.

Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements

Nobody goes into a marriage with the expectation that they will eventually divorce. However, some couples may choose to plan for divorce as a possibility by signing a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement. These are legally enforceable documents that can dictate how certain financial or property-related issues will be resolved in the dissolution of a marriage.

A prenuptial agreement may be useful for business owners who are looking to protect company assets from division during divorce. In other cases, spouses might specify which debts are shared and which are separate. In general, a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement will be enforceable unless a judge finds the agreement to be highly unfair to one party. A family law attorney at Roberts PC can review a prenup or postnup and argue for it to be enforced in court.

Child Support

When parents get divorced, the non-custodial parent may be responsible for making child support payments to address a child's needs, including food, clothing, housing, and education. In most cases, child support ends around the point the child becomes an adult. However, a judge can also order a parent to help their child pay for a college education, with certain conditions related to GPA or how long the child takes to get a degree.

Failing to pay child support is not taken lightly by the courts. If you are more than six months late on payment without a lawful excuse, you could be charged with a misdemeanor offense punishable by up to a year in jail. If you are more than a year late, the charge increases to a felony punishable by one to three years in prison. At Roberts PC, we can represent you in child support disputes, regardless of whether you are the paying parent or the recipient parent.

Spousal Support

Spousal support is by no means a guarantee in Illinois divorces. This form of support, which is better known as alimony, refers to payments made by one spouse to the other to ensure that they can maintain their standard of living. Alimony is typically reserved for cases where one spouse's earning potential greatly outweighs the other, such as when one person is the family breadwinner and the other is a homemaker.

There are valid cases in which you can petition to have an order of spousal support modified or terminated. For instance, if your spouse moves in with a new romantic partner, and they cohabitate as a married couple would, a judge could decide to terminate spousal support. Our attorneys can provide you with counsel on how to address issues related to spousal support, making sure you are informed of your rights.

Meet With a Glen Ellyn, Illinois Divorce Lawyer

Are you going through a difficult divorce in Glen Ellyn? A family law attorney at Roberts PC can provide you with strong representation to help you secure a favorable outcome. We have served clients in the DuPage area for over 40 years, protecting the rights of spouses and parents in divorces. To schedule a free consultation with our attorneys today, call our offices at 630-668-4211 or reach out to us online.