Divorce

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The divorce process in Illinois is governed by the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Issues affecting families in a divorce are provided for in this statute, as well as provisions governing children, property distribution, and spousal support. Any person anticipating a divorce must have a working understanding of the Court process as well as the substantive issues to be addressed. Sterk Family Law Group assists clients in and around Orland Park, Illinois (Cook County, Will County, DuPage County) with their divorce proceedings.

Experienced Divorce (Dissolution of Marriage) Services Throughout Illinois

Divorce (or the dissolution of marriage) is the termination of a marital union and dissolving of the bonds of matrimony between a married couple. In Illinois grounds for divorce must be addressed. In addition the court must determine the marital and non-marital estates of the parties and thereafter, it must equitably divide the marital estate. The legal process of divorce may involve issues of maintenance (spousal support), parenting issues such as allocation of parental responsibilities and parenting time, child support, distribution of property, and division of debt.

Experienced Divorce (Dissolution of Marriage) Services Throughout Illinois

Divorce (or the dissolution of marriage) is the termination of a marital union and dissolving of the bonds of matrimony between a married couple. In Illinois grounds for divorce must be addressed. In addition the court must determine the marital and non-marital estates of the parties and thereafter, it must equitably divide the marital estate. The legal process of divorce may involve issues of maintenance (spousal support), parenting issues such as allocation of parental responsibilities and parenting time, child support, distribution of property, and division of debt.

You’re Not Alone

Divorce is a major life change. It is important to understand the process and to be prepared. Our experienced divorce attorneys and legal team have helped clients just like you in Cook County, Will County, DuPage County, and Illinois communities.

We understand that when you need assistance from a family law team that you and your family are going through a difficult emotional situation. Aside from the new environment of a courtroom and a new legal vocabulary, you and your family life may be affected by family law proceedings. We work diligently to provide our clients with efficient service and feel a strong ethical responsibility to inform and involve clients with every aspect of their litigation.

You can contact by emailing our office at info@sterkfamilylaw.com or call (815)-600-8950 and one of our team members will promptly assist you.

What Our Clients Are Saying

"I Felt Heard"

The moment I hired Gwen, my divorce started turning around. I felt heard. In the end, I was very happy with the results of my divorce…happy enough that I have referred 7 or so of my own friends who all have had somewhat similar experiences.

-Thomas from Google review

"Smooth and Successful"

My questions were always answered promptly. I was made aware of my options and kept in the loop during every step of the process. Even with the hurdles of Covid, the process went smoothly and successfully. I highly recommend this group!
-Jennifer from Avvo review

"The entire staff is wonderful!"

They really take the time to listen to all of your concerns! My sister in law referred me after she switched to Sterk family law and we are both thankful for everything Gwen, Amy, and their staff has done for us!! Thank you guys!!!
-Rebecca from Google review

Begin Your Journey To Self-Healing

Sterk Family Law Group is a firm of experienced family law attorneys in Orland Park, IL. Contact us to schedule your free family law or estate planning consultation today!

Prepare For Your Family Law Consultation

In order to ensure that the free consultation is comprehensive, we have developed Pre-Consultation Forms to assist potential clients in focusing on key areas for consideration and discussion during their consultation. Careful review and preparation of these forms will be helpful to most effectively utilize the scheduled time for your consultation. If possible, please download, review, and complete the forms, prior to meeting with our team for your initial consultation.