DIVORCE AND FAMILY LAW

Divorce and Family Law


Divorce and separation implicate a host of legal issues that must be resolved including property division and child custody. No matter the particular issues, hiring a family law attorney can ease the transition through this major step in life. Our attorneys can advocate for your interests and protect your rights.

COMPREHENSIVE FAMILY LAW REPRESENTATION

Our divorce and family law attorneys offer personalized legal representation in all types of family law cases. We provide complete legal counsel to help you resolve disputes and obtain a fair outcome.

Practice Areas

  • Divorce
  • Child custody and visitation
  • Property division
  • Alimony
  • Business valuation
  • Modifications
  • Enforcement

MARITAL PROPERTY DIVISION

In Illinois, the property is divided according to equitable distribution, which means courts will consider a variety of factors to decide on a fair division. Our experienced family law attorneys can help protect your rights in the property division. At McCarthy & Allen, our attorneys are strong advocates for you. We strive to exercise your rights with regard to simple or complex marital estates.

Types of Property Commonly Involved in a Division

  • Marital home
  • Real estate
  • Retirement accounts and 401(k)s
  • Investments
  • Stocks
  • Business interests
For couples who jointly own a business, our firm will draw on the expertise of accountants and other professionals when necessary to obtain a business valuation and ensure a fair division of this valuable asset.
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