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Lawyer Helping Resolve Family Law Issues Through Collaborative Law in Aurora, Illinois

For many people, talking to an attorney about a possible divorce or other family law issues can be stressful. In some situations, it can actually increase the amount of anxiety and frustration that the person is feeling. Stress and anxiety often represent just a fraction of the emotions that a person might experience in such a situation. If you are facing a divorce or any other type of family law concern, you might be feeling angry, hurt, betrayed, confused, and uncertain about what to do next. When you seek out legal help, you want to make sure your lawyer will treat you with compassion and attend to your needs.

Attorney Matthew M. Williams and the team at The Law Office of Matthew M. Williams, P.C. work with people and families in Aurora, IL to resolve their legal issues. Mr. Williams has more than 20 years of legal experience, and he understands the challenges that often arise when working to resolve disputes related to family law and divorce. We understand why you might be hesitant to get a lawyer involved in your case, especially if you are worried about the costs of legal representation.

While you may be tempted to try to resolve your case on your own, doing so is almost never advisable. A small oversight or a minor mistake could create much more serious problems for you and your family down the road. With our background and knowledge of the law, our lawyers are equipped to help you find solutions to your divorce or family law matter.

Divorce Representation in Aurora

In virtually any divorce, there are going to be a number of issues and concerns that must be resolved. If you and your spouse are civil and can cooperate with one another, the process of finding a resolution can be fast and efficient. However, if there is a great deal of bitterness, anger, and conflict, reaching a resolution is likely to be more complicated. Regardless of the situation, we will work with you to help you and your spouse find common ground and to develop a common-sense divorce settlement if possible.

We can assist with divorce-related matters such as:

• Asset Division: Identifying, evaluating, and dividing marital property are important components of the divorce process, especially in situations involving retirement savings or high-value assets. We can make sure you consider all of the assets you own and help you understand your property rights, and we will work to reach agreements that will provide for your financial needs while protecting what is important to you.
• Spousal Support: Also known as maintenance or alimony, spousal support is intended to help minimize the financial effects of a divorce for a lower-earning spouse. We can help you understand whether spousal maintenance will be a factor in your case, and if so, we can make sure the amount and duration of payments will be calculated correctly.
• Allocation of Parental Responsibilities: Divorcing parents will usually need to work together to raise their children. We help couples develop workable parenting plans and parenting time (visitation) schedules.
• Child Support: Under Illinois law, both parents are expected to provide financial support for their children. In some cases, the court may also order both parents to help cover additional expenses related to their children. We will work with you to make sure child support obligations are calculated correctly so that your children will have the financial resources they need.

Family Law Representation

In addition to divorce-related considerations, we also work with clients in a variety of other family law matters, including but not limited to:

• Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
• Paternity and parentage
• Parental relocation
• Orders of protection
• Legal separation
• Annulments
• Civil unions
• Minor guardianship
• Adult guardianship
• Modifications and enforcement of family law court orders

No matter what type of family law concern you may have, we can provide the guidance and representation you need.

Collaborative Law Attorneys

We are especially proud of the training and experience of our attorneys in the areas of collaborative law and cooperative law. These approaches offer clients freedom and flexibility that is often not available in a "standard" divorce." The goal of collaborative law and cooperative law is to resolve a case while keeping the proceedings out of court. As skilled negotiators, we understand how to facilitate productive cooperation and help our clients reach agreements in even the most complex cases.

Contact Our Aurora, IL Divorce and Child Custody Lawyers

For more information about how The Law Office of Matthew M. Williams, P.C. can help with your divorce or family law matter, contact our Aurora family law attorneys. Call 630-409-8184 to set up a free, confidential consultation today.