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Family Law and Divorce Lawyers Chicago

Family law is a complicated branch of civil law that deals with family matters such as:

  • Divorce
  • Paternity
  • Marriage
  • Prenuptial Agreements
  • Spousal Support
  • Alimony Payments
  • Modifications
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Child Support

We are able to represent clients as well as protect the rights and best interests of children and families during divorce proceedings. Our goal is to help you achieve the fairest outcome possible for your situation while minimizing the emotional stress that comes from this difficult time.

Our Chicago family law attorneys are also able to represent grandparents, step-parents, and other third parties who need assistance with family law issues. You will find us to be accessible, approachable, and committed to giving you the personal attention you deserve. You can trust our firm for family law advice as we understand the emotional turmoil of going through a divorce or child custody case.

Our Chicago family law attorneys are also able to represent grandparents, step-parents, and other third parties who need assistance with family law issues. You will find us to be accessible, approachable, and committed to giving you the personal attention you deserve. You can trust our firm for family law advice as we understand the emotional turmoil of going through a divorce or child custody case.

When you hire our office, we strive to make this difficult time easier by walking you through every step of the way and seeing what the possible outcomes of your case may be.

When you hire our office, we strive to make this difficult time easier by walking you through every step of the way and seeing what the possible outcomes of your case may be.

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How Can I Benefit From Hiring a Family Law Attorney in Chicago?

There are many difficult and emotionally challenging family matters that people face alone every day.

These include:
  • Child Support Payments
  • Alimony or Spousal Support Agreements
  • Custody Battles for Children After Divorce
  • Prenuptial Agreements
  • Postnuptial Agreements
  • Grandparents’ Rights
  • Paternity

If you’re dealing with any of these family matters, you need trusted support and experienced guidance to overcome the obstacles you might face. Hiring a family lawyer can alleviate the stress and emotional toll you might be facing. Family issues like child custody battles and divorce can have a significant impact on everyone involved. Having a lawyer to help steer your conflict to a positive resolution can be beneficial for all. You have enough to worry about during these difficult times. Our team can look over hard-to-understand financial documents, advocate for your rights when it comes to parenting plans, and address any issues that come up during your case.

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Are you planning on getting divorced? Do you need help creating a custody agreement? We can explain the basic process of divorce and what it entails. We strive to put you and your family first and give you an understanding of what to expect with your divorce or family matter.

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Whether your case involves significant assets or custody issues, our team has the experience and capacity to handle the most complex divorce issues. Get to know our diverse and skillful team of legal professionals that can take care of any issues that may arise during your divorce or family law-related matter.

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How To Get Started
Start Here

Are you planning on getting divorced? Do you need help creating a custody agreement? We can explain the basic process of divorce and what it entails. We strive to put you and your family first and give you an understanding of what to expect with your divorce or family matter.

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Watch Illinois Divorce TV

We lead the way in client education with an unmatched commitment to demystifying the divorce process. In a few short videos, we discuss the most common questions we get asked regarding divorce and what we can do for you. Illinois Divorce TV is your valuable divorce resource for all of your important questions.

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Meet Our Team

Whether your case involves significant assets or custody issues, our team has the experience and capacity to handle the most complex divorce issues. Get to know our diverse and skillful team of legal professionals that can take care of any issues that may arise during your divorce or family law-related matter.

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What Should I Look For in
a Family Law Firm?

When you are looking for a Chicago family law firm, it is important to find an experienced attorney who can handle the complexities of your case. There are many lawyers out there who specialize in divorce cases and other family law matters. We will work with you on child custody, prenuptial agreements, paternity issues, or anything else that may come up during your case. Our approach is to listen first and then determine what course of action would be best based on your goals and wishes.

A good family lawyer knows how to help the client look at the circumstances from different angles so they can pick the option that works best for everyone involved.

We believe that the best way to serve our clients is through dedication and hard work.

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How Can A Family Law Office
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During this difficult time in your life, you may be unsure what you should include in your divorce agreement and how to go about the process. There are many decisions that need to be made during a divorce. This is why it can be beneficial for both parties to have an experienced attorney on their side who understands the ins and outs of Illinois legal proceedings. We will help you through every step of the divorce so that you can find comfort knowing things are being handled properly on your behalf.

Your interests are our number one priority when you retain us as your Chicago family law firm. We want you to feel confident in your choice of legal counsel. You can expect a dedicated team of family attorneys who will provide personalized attention to each client. We aim to be friendly and approachable so that our clients have someone they can trust with sensitive matters regarding their future happiness.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Hiring the best family law attorney for you may take some time. You want someone who is going to put your interests first and fight for you during these difficult times. While it can be beneficial to speak with a few different firms, you do not want to waste too much of your precious time going back and forth between legal professionals. It is important that you retain an experienced family law attorney as soon as possible if you have been served with divorce papers from your spouse or if custody arrangements need to be made for your children. The sooner you hire a family law attorney, the better off you will be as we can begin working on your case right away.
A family lawyer can assist with a child support modification when there has been a significant change in circumstances that require an updated agreement. Examples of these types of changes include, but aren't limited to: your income being drastically reduced from a job layoff, receiving benefits from the Veterans Administration, or when your child simply needs less care and support than before. Your lawyer can file a petition and even appear in court on your behalf to make the necessary changes. Modifications can be beneficial when a parent owes back child support and is unable to cover the outstanding balance right away, they can create an agreement that will be more manageable for their budget. A family lawyer can also create a new agreement if needed in a situation. They aim to make these moments as smooth as possible and as least stressful for the child as possible.
A Family law attorney can help defend paternity rights when the other parent denies the paternity of your child. If you are seeking to establish custody, visitation rights, and/or child support payments for your child, hiring a family law attorney can be the most effective way to do so. The longer that paternity is left undetermined, the more complicated everything can become. The stakes are even higher if another individual is fighting for these legal rights as well. A quality attorney will walk you through each step of this difficult process and fight to protect your interests throughout it all. Paternity can be determined by a blood test or by a court order. A paternity attorney can help you decide which of these is in your best interests and how to go about making this happen. These experienced attorneys help make these difficult situations a lighter load in the middle of all of the stress.
Issues in a divorce case can include, but are not limited to child custody, visitation rights, alimony payments, issues involving real estate property (such as who gets the home), and even who is responsible for future debts. It can be difficult when you're in the midst of a divorce with children involved because there is always the chance that they will be pulled in either direction by their parents - especially if one parent chooses to fight for them in court in an attempt to gain full legal custody. Our legal team works diligently on each client's case so that every decision made about your family is thought out carefully. The timeline of divorce cases can vary depending on the particulars surrounding your specific case. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help fight on behalf of your family.
Hiring a family lawyer is worth it because they can handle and have the experience to deal with complicated legal matters. They are able to work out agreements in your best interest with your ex-spouse that have an impact on your future. Our firm helps protect each client's interests throughout the entire legal process so that there is no confusion over who is responsible for what. Your family is what's most important and they are there to fight for what you need. They have the experience needed to build agreements, deal with child custody, paternity, accusations, child support, domestic violence, and spousal support. Most importantly, they put you and your family first. In times where everything seems like it's falling apart, they're there to start putting things back together. If you simply need advice on which direction to take your divorce or family law matter, contact one of our experienced family law attorneys.
Yes, family attorneys do assist with divorce. They can help in child custody cases, spousal support cases, visitation rights cases, paternity issues, and back child support payments when needed. Representing clients in these complicated matters is their top priority when working to help you through your case. The legal process of divorcing another individual can be difficult enough on its own without having to worry about the different aspects that are involved in both the care of any children that are involved and the division of property obtained during the marriage. Family attorneys also help with spousal support agreements and property division. Separating assets during a divorce can be a complicated situation and they know just what to do to help. If you are planning on getting divorced, seek the help of our office today and we can discuss a roadmap of your case and how we can help you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hiring the best family law attorney for you may take some time. You want someone who is going to put your interests first and fight for you during these difficult times. While it can be beneficial to speak with a few different firms, you do not want to waste too much of your precious time going back and forth between legal professionals. It is important that you retain an experienced family law attorney as soon as possible if you have been served with divorce papers from your spouse or if custody arrangements need to be made for your children. The sooner you hire a family law attorney, the better off you will be as we can begin working on your case right away.
A family lawyer can assist with a child support modification when there has been a significant change in circumstances that require an updated agreement. Examples of these types of changes include, but aren't limited to: your income being drastically reduced from a job layoff, receiving benefits from the Veterans Administration, or when your child simply needs less care and support than before. Your lawyer can file a petition and even appear in court on your behalf to make the necessary changes. Modifications can be beneficial when a parent owes back child support and is unable to cover the outstanding balance right away, they can create an agreement that will be more manageable for their budget. A family lawyer can also create a new agreement if needed in a situation. They aim to make these moments as smooth as possible and as least stressful for the child as possible.
A Family law attorney can help defend paternity rights when the other parent denies the paternity of your child. If you are seeking to establish custody, visitation rights, and/or child support payments for your child, hiring a family law attorney can be the most effective way to do so. The longer that paternity is left undetermined, the more complicated everything can become. The stakes are even higher if another individual is fighting for these legal rights as well. A quality attorney will walk you through each step of this difficult process and fight to protect your interests throughout it all. Paternity can be determined by a blood test or by a court order. A paternity attorney can help you decide which of these is in your best interests and how to go about making this happen. These experienced attorneys help make these difficult situations a lighter load in the middle of all of the stress.
Issues in a divorce case can include, but are not limited to child custody, visitation rights, alimony payments, issues involving real estate property (such as who gets the home), and even who is responsible for future debts. It can be difficult when you're in the midst of a divorce with children involved because there is always the chance that they will be pulled in either direction by their parents - especially if one parent chooses to fight for them in court in an attempt to gain full legal custody. Our legal team works diligently on each client's case so that every decision made about your family is thought out carefully. The timeline of divorce cases can vary depending on the particulars surrounding your specific case. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help fight on behalf of your family.
Hiring a family lawyer is worth it because they can handle and have the experience to deal with complicated legal matters. They are able to work out agreements in your best interest with your ex-spouse that have an impact on your future. Our firm helps protect each client's interests throughout the entire legal process so that there is no confusion over who is responsible for what. Your family is what's most important and they are there to fight for what you need. They have the experience needed to build agreements, deal with child custody, paternity, accusations, child support, domestic violence, and spousal support. Most importantly, they put you and your family first. In times where everything seems like it's falling apart, they're there to start putting things back together. If you simply need advice on which direction to take your divorce or family law matter, contact one of our experienced family law attorneys.
Yes, family attorneys do assist with divorce. They can help in child custody cases, spousal support cases, visitation rights cases, paternity issues, and back child support payments when needed. Representing clients in these complicated matters is their top priority when working to help you through your case. The legal process of divorcing another individual can be difficult enough on its own without having to worry about the different aspects that are involved in both the care of any children that are involved and the division of property obtained during the marriage. Family attorneys also help with spousal support agreements and property division. Separating assets during a divorce can be a complicated situation and they know just what to do to help. If you are planning on getting divorced, seek the help of our office today and we can discuss a roadmap of your case and how we can help you.
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Should I Hire a Chicago Family Law Firm?

If you are having issues with your spouse, or if you are trying to establish custody rights for your children, then retaining a family law firm is the best option. Not only do we handle divorce cases, but we also deal with child custody and other family law matters. It can be difficult to face these situations alone without any legal guidance. When you hire us as your Chicago divorce lawyers, know that our entire team is here to assist you along this journey. We will do everything in our power to fight for your interests so that you can focus on what matters most – healing and moving forward into the future.

Buchanan Law Group is located less than 1 mile away from Millennium Park, about 2 miles away from Grant Park, and about 2 miles away from Lincoln Park. O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is only 16 miles away from our law firm.

For the family law and divorce representation you deserve, contact our Chicago family law attorneys today at (312) 248-6170.

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