Wayne Divorce Attorneys

Compassionate Lawyers Representing Clients in Divorce Cases in Wayne, Illinois

The emotional, financial, and logistical challenges of a divorce can be an incredible mountain to climb. Fortunately, you do not have to figure all of these issues out by yourself. A skilled family law attorney can help you strategize and determine the best ways to reach an outcome that suits your needs and serves your best interests.

At Roberts PC, we represent residents of Wayne in divorce cases and other family law issues. With over 40 years of experience, our firm is well-equipped to handle your case, and we will leverage our legal knowledge to advocate for you. We will do everything we can to get your case settled out of court, but if negotiations fall through, we are more than prepared to take your case to trial.

Alimony

Before filing for divorce, many spouses wonder if they will be entitled to alimony, or spousal support, after the dissolution of their marriage. The answer varies on a case-by-case basis, and it may depend on factors such as:

• The length of the marriage
• The age and health of each spouse
• The income disparity, if any, between the spouses
• The earning potential of each spouse

In most cases, an award of spousal support is only temporary, lasting a limited number of years. Indefinite spousal support may be considered for longer marriages, especially those lasting 20 years or more. The idea behind alimony is to ease the burden on the spouse with the lower income until they become financially stable. At Roberts PC, we can help you determine whether alimony will be a factor in your divorce, and if necessary, we can help you modify or enforce an order of spousal support.

Asset Division

Illinois follows a model of equitable distribution when dividing shared property between spouses. During the process of divorce, all of the property you and your spouse own will be characterized as either marital (jointly owned) or separate.

Items bought or obtained after your wedding date are usually considered marital property, with the exception of inheritances and gifts given to one person. If you owned the asset or property prior to your marriage, then it will likely be considered separate property. However, separate property can be reclassified as marital property when it is has been commingled with marital assets. For example, if your spouse made financial contributions to a house you owned prior to the marriage, the house or a portion of its equity might be classified as marital property.

A family law attorney at Roberts PC can give you a realistic idea of how your assets will be divided. When you work with us, we will do everything in our power to negotiate a settlement that is fair to you.

Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements

Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are legally binding documents that can help you clear the common hurdles of divorce. These documents must be voluntarily signed by both you and your spouse to be considered valid.

The main benefit of a prenup (signed before your marriage) or a postnup (signed during your marriage) is that it can lay the groundwork for how certain financial issues will be resolved during the dissolution of your marriage. For instance, you may both agree to keep certain debts separate, or you may decide who will own the house after a divorce. A judge can still decline to enforce a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement if the terms are highly unfair to one spouse.

At Roberts PC, we can draft or review an agreement between you and your spouse to make sure that it will hold up in court. If you already have an agreement in place, we can help you determine whether it will be enforceable and how it will affect your divorce.

High Net Worth Divorce

If you and your spouse have accumulated significant wealth or other valuable assets during your marriage, you may have some concerns about how your marital estate will be divided. At Roberts PC, we have experience handling high net worth divorces on behalf of our clients. We can help you identify hidden assets and get a full, accurate estimate for your marital estate. Some of these assets may include retirement accounts, shared businesses, and real estate other than your marital home.

We can also protect you from dissipation if you suspect that your spouse is hiding or wasting joint marital funds. If your spouse deliberately dissipated marital assets, we can advocate for a remedy that redresses you for your losses.

Meet With a Wayne, IL Divorce Lawyer Today

If you are filing for divorce in Wayne, a devoted family law attorney at Roberts PC can provide you with legal guidance and aggressive advocacy. To schedule a free consultation, call us at 630-668-4211 or contact us online.