Lisle Divorce Lawyers

Skilled Attorneys for Clients Pursuing Divorce in Lisle, Illinois

Even at the best of times, a divorce can be difficult. A couple navigating the end of their marriage will have to figure out appropriate arrangements for child custody, spousal support, and the division of property. This process can take months even in an uncontested, low-conflict divorce. If you have concerns about filing or finalizing your divorce, a Lisle family law attorney can be a great help.

At Roberts PC, we are here to represent your best interests as you address issues related to divorce and family law. When you work with our attorneys, you can rest assured that you will receive individual attention and personalized legal services to help you overcome the challenges of your divorce.

Child Custody

Parents going through a divorce have a responsibility to decide on an arrangement for child custody. This involves determining a schedule for parenting time as well as reaching agreements on how to share decision-making responsibility.

In Illinois, both parents have a right to spend time with their child unless a parent poses a clear risk to the child's well-being. An arrangement for parenting time might resemble a 50/50 split where the child spends equal time at each parent's residence. In other cases, the actual split might be closer to 70/30 or 60/40. In any case, a parenting schedule should serve the child's best interests with regard to their mental and physical health, needs, and wants.

Decision-making responsibility governs important choices in the child's life, such as schooling, medical choices, and religion. One or both parents may have decision-making responsibility in some or all of these areas. If you have concerns about child custody, our lawyers can advocate on your behalf in a court of family law.

Business Valuation

Valuing and dividing a business during a divorce is often a complicated affair. If you owned a business prior to your marriage, and your spouse did not contribute to it, it is more likely to be considered your separate property. On the other hand, if you started a business during your marriage or contributed to it with marital funds, it will likely be subject to division during your divorce.

The value of a business may be determined by one of the following methods:

• Income Approach: The business may be valued based on its present and future revenue, as well as any potential liabilities.
• Asset-Based Approach: The business may be valued based on the total worth of its assets, including cash, real estate, and inventory, while also taking outstanding debts or other liabilities into account.
• Market-Based Approach: The business may be valued based on recent sales of similar businesses, which can provide an estimate of the profits that may be earned if the business is sold.

In many cases, outside experts like forensic accountants are brought in to appraise a business. Our lawyers can advise you on the best ways to handle ownership of your business, which may include buying out your spouse's share or selling the company during your divorce.

Enforcement and Modification of Court Orders

During the divorce process, child support and/or spousal support orders may be put in place. The requirement to pay support is a strict obligation, and you can only avoid it if you petition the court with a good-faith reason as to why the order should be modified. For instance, if you suffer a severe injury that prevents you from returning to work, a judge may decide to suspend or terminate the order.

If you are currently receiving alimony or child support, and your spouse is late on payments, you can take steps to have the order enforced by a judge. To make sure you get the payments you are owed, the court may garnish your spouse's wages. A family law attorney at Roberts PC can help you petition to have an order enforced or modified.

Meet With a Lisle, IL Divorce Attorney Today

At Roberts PC, we represent clients in Lisle, helping them address a variety of divorce-related issues. To schedule a free consultation with a family law attorney today, call our offices at 630-668-4211 or contact us online.