Wheaton Family Law Attorneys

Family Law Services for Wheaton and DuPage County

Our divorce and family law attorneys at Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC have extensive experience helping our clients navigate the process of divorce. Our attorneys have decades of experience practicing divorce and family law, and we are known throughout DuPage County for our integrity and dedication to keeping costs reasonable and crafting settlements in favor of our clients. When you consult with one of our divorce lawyers, we will thoroughly discuss the legal procedures, your options, and the costs of divorce. We want you to be knowledgeable about the process and comfortable with us as your attorneys during this difficult time. Contact an experienced and compassionate divorce attorney at Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC or call our office at 630-665-7300.

Our divorce and family law attorneys provide skilled representation to clients in the western suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, including Wheaton, Naperville, Oak Brook, and Carol Stream. We serve clients throughout Cook County, DuPage County, Will County, and Kendall County.

Family Law Overview

Family law addresses relationships between multiple different types of family members, as well as people who may be connected through other types of interpersonal relationships, such as parents who share one or more children. Family courts may address legal disputes or other issues that are related to familial relationships.

Divorce

The choice to end your marriage and get a divorce can be difficult, but it may ultimately be the best option for you and your family. Our experienced divorce attorneys can help you address the various issues that will be involved in the dissolution of your marriage, and we will advise you on the best approach to take to minimize conflict and resolve disputes effectively. We can make sure issues related to property distribution, spousal support, and other aspects of your divorce will be handled correctly.

Custody and Visitation

For parents, many of the most important issues to address during a divorce case will involve their children. It is important to ensure that parents will be able to have strong, ongoing relationships with their children, and children's best interests should be protected in any decisions that are made. While parents may do their best to reach agreements regarding child custody, there are some cases where disputes may not be able to be resolved amicably. If necessary, a trial may be held, and a judge may determine how outstanding issues will be resolved. Our skilled attorneys work to help our clients resolve conflicts related to these issues. We take steps to ensure that children's best interests are protected as parents negotiate parenting plans. We can also help parents determine what steps to take if a parenting coordinator has been appointed by the court.

Child Support

In Illinois, there are clearly defined guidelines that are used to determine parents' child support obligations, and courts take the enforcement of child support orders seriously. Our experienced child support attorneys can advise you of your rights as you address these matters. Whether you are the person receiving support or the person making payments, you will want to be sure child support orders are established correctly. We can help you ensure that child support orders will cover your children's ongoing needs, including their basic daily expenses and additional costs related to education, child care, medical treatment, or extracurricular activities.

Marriage

In some cases, couples may fail to realize that marriage is a legal agreement between two adults that functions in a similar manner as a contract. Before getting married, couples should be sure to understand their rights and obligations and the issues that may affect them, their property, and their finances in the future. Consulting with a family law attorney prior to marriage can provide a better understanding of these issues, and it can help couples determine whether they should take steps to protect themselves or plan for the possibility of divorce. We can provide guidance on whether it may be beneficial to create a prenuptial agreement or address other legal concerns prior to becoming legally married to your partner.

Adoption

An adoption involves someone other than a child's biological parent being declared as the child's legal parent. Adoption cases require court approval, and before a child may be legally adopted, a home study will need to be performed to ensure that the parent is fit and capable of providing the necessary care. We can assist with multiple types of adoptions, including step-parent adoptions, international adoptions, and foster child adoptions.

Paternity

When parents are unmarried at the time of their child's birth, the father will not necessarily be recognized as a legal parent. We can help parents take steps to establish paternity, which can ensure that a father's parental rights will be protected, establish child support orders, allow child custody arrangements to be made, and provide the child with benefits such as access to family medical history and the right to receive an inheritance.

Guardianships

In situations where parents are unable to provide care for their child, it may be necessary to establish guardianship that will allow a family member or caregiver to provide the necessary care. Our attorneys can help establish guardianship for minor children, and we can also work with families to put guardianship arrangements in place to protect the interests of disabled adults.

DCFS Investigations

Reports of suspected child abuse or neglect may lead the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) to investigate parents and determine whether steps may need to be taken to protect children's safety and well-being. We can provide representation for parents who need to respond to investigations by DCFS and avoid issues that could affect their custody of their children.

Contact Our Wheaton Family Law Attorneys

If you need help with legal issues related to your family, Mirabella, Kincaid, Frederick & Mirabella, LLC is here to answer your questions and provide you with experienced, dedicated representation. Contact us at 630-665-7300 to set up a consultation.