Wheaton Divorce Lawyers

Attorneys for Property Division, Child Custody, and More in Wheaton, IL

The breakdown of your relationship with your spouse can be hard to deal with due to the emotional concerns that may affect you and the disputes that can arise. When these issues make divorce impossible to avoid, you will need to determine how to proceed as you work to legally dissolve your marriage. During this process, you will need to address multiple types of legal issues and financial concerns. Understanding the best way to proceed in this situation is not always easy, but with the help of a skilled attorney, you can make sure you take the right approach to your divorce. 

At McSwain Rapp Law, LLC, we understand the profound impact that your divorce can have on your life and your family. Our experienced lawyers are dedicated to helping clients in Wheaton, Illinois address the legal and practical issues involved in ending a marriage. Whether you are facing disputes over property division, need assistance establishing fair child custody arrangements, or require representation in divorce litigation, our firm is here to provide you with compassionate legal counsel, making sure you will be able to end your marriage successfully and move forward with your life.

Legal Help With Divorce-Related Issues in Wheaton

Divorce involves more than just the end of your marital relationship. You will need to address a wide range of issues that will shape your future. At McSwain Rapp Law, LLC, we will advise you on the legal concerns that may arise in your case, and we will help you understand the best ways to resolve disputes while protecting your rights and your financial interests. We can help you address issues related to:

• Division of Marital Assets: Illinois follows equitable distribution laws, which means that your marital property should be divided fairly, but the division does not have to be exactly equal. We can help you identify and value different types of marital assets, including complex assets like retirement accounts, real estate, and business interests. We will advocate for solutions that will protect your financial stability, ensuring that you will have the resources you need after your marriage ends.
• Spousal Maintenance: In some divorce cases, financial support paid by one spouse to the other may be appropriate. Spousal support is meant to ensure that both parties can maintain their standard of living, and it may be a factor in cases where one spouse was a stay-at-home parent or when one party has provided income that addresses most of the family's financial needs. Whether you are seeking maintenance or need to respond to a request to pay support to your ex, our attorneys will work to ensure that the arrangements put in place will meet your needs.
• Child Custody: If you have children, decisions about how you and your spouse will work together as co-parents will be some of the most important factors addressed during your divorce. You will need to create a parenting plan that details the allocation of parental responsibilities and the division of parenting time. We can help you develop a plan that will prioritize your children's best interests while respecting your parental rights.
• Child Support: In addition to decisions about the custody of children, parents will need to put arrangements in place to ensure that their children's financial needs will be met. Our attorneys can help calculate child support obligations based on Illinois guidelines, and we can also make sure all applicable issues are addressed, including the division of expenses such as childcare, health insurance coverage, and extracurricular activities.
• Parental Relocation: During or after your divorce, you may encounter disputes related to plans by one parent to move to a new location. We can help you understand the legal requirements for relocation and the procedures that will be followed in these cases. Whether you are planning to move or need to respond to a relocation request by your spouse, we can help you protect your parental rights while working to ensure that your children's best interests will be provided for.

Resolving Disputes During the Divorce Process

Most of the time, divorce cases are resolved outside of court through the negotiation of a divorce settlement or mediation. Our attorneys are skilled negotiators who will work to help you reach agreements while minimizing conflict with your spouse. We will fight to protect your interests while advising you on the best steps you can take to achieve your goals.

However, we recognize that there are some situations where conflicts cannot be resolved through negotiations or mediation. If you and your spouse reach an impasse in your divorce settlement negotiations, or if there are issues such as domestic violence that prevent you from engaging in reasonable discussions, we can provide representation during divorce litigation. We will fight to protect your rights during a divorce trial, helping you reach an outcome that will allow you to put this difficult situation behind you.

Contact Our Wheaton, Illinois Divorce Attorneys

At McSwain Rapp Law, LLC, we have an unwavering commitment to providing our clients with quality legal representation during some of the most difficult transitions they may face. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail and our ability to get results for our clients. If you are searching for quality legal representation as you take steps to dissolve your marriage, look no further. Schedule a free consultation with a skilled divorce lawyer today by contacting us at 630-581-2877.