DuPage County Divorce Attorney

Lawyers for Property Issues, Child Issues, and Complex Divorce in Will County

The choice to end your marriage is usually not an easy one, but once you have decided to move ahead with your divorce, you will need to address many different legal, financial, and practical issues. As you separate from your spouse, establish new living situations, divide your property and finances, and determine how you will share responsibility for raising your children, you should work with a skilled attorney who can help you address these issues and complete the divorce process successfully.

At the Law Office of Ronald L. Hendrix, P.C., our lawyers have more than 35 combined years of legal experience, and we have worked with clients to address and resolve a wide variety of issues and disputes. As you work to complete the process of dissolving your marriage, we will be sure to understand your needs and goals, and we will advise you on the best steps you can take to resolve your outstanding issues and begin the next stage of your life on the right foot.

Experienced Representation in Different Types of Divorces

Divorces can come in a wide variety of forms, and the approach you take will often depend on the type of divorce you expect to have. In an uncontested divorce, you and your spouse may be able to work together to reach a settlement, and you may choose to use different forms of alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation or collaborative law. In a contested divorce, cooperation may be impossible or unlikely, and you may need to resolve your outstanding issues through litigation. Our lawyers can help you understand your options, and we will work with you to determine the best approach to take to achieve a positive outcome to your divorce.

Resolving Complex Divorce Issues

In some cases, you may need to address complicated financial matters, or you may experience other issues that can result in a complex divorce. If you or your spouse own a business or professional practice, we can help you perform a business valuation and determine how to handle continued ownership of business assets. We can also assist with other issues related to high-value assets, including helping protect pre-marital assets from being divided during divorce, and we can help you determine how to protect your financial stability if you are close to retirement age or have already retired. If disputes between you and your spouse have become hostile, we can help you determine the best steps to take to resolve high-conflict divorce issues.

Property Issues During Divorce

As you and your spouse work to separate your finances from each other, you will need to address multiple types of property issues. You will need to decide how to fairly and equitably divide your marital property, including real estate property and retirement accounts or pensions. If one spouse earns the majority of the household income, you may also need to determine whether spousal maintenance will be necessary to ensure that the other spouse has the means to provide for their living expenses following divorce.

Addressing Child-Related Issues

We can provide the legal help you need to resolve child issues in a way that protects your children's best interests. In addition to helping draft a parenting plan that addresses the allocation of parental responsibility and parenting time, we can help you calculate child support obligations for both parents. We can also ensure that your divorce decree addresses your children's college expenses and other forms of non-minor support.

Contact Our Naperville Divorce Lawyers

The decisions you make during your divorce will continue to impact your life for years to come. Our attorneys can advise you on the best strategies for achieving your goals and preparing yourself for success once your divorce is complete. To schedule a free consultation, contact the Law Office of Ronald L. Hendrix, P.C. at 630-355-7776 or 815-722-7050. We serve clients throughout DuPage, Kendall, Will, and Kane Counties, including Plainfield, Bolingbrook, and Naperville.