Top best Separation Lawyers in Naperville near me

Whether I am working with families in crisis, either by divorce or custody dispute, or working with families building their family through adoption or surrogacy, I work with compassion, diligence, and integrity.   My goal is to provide quality legal service at a reasonable price while advocating for the client or advising the client on difficult legal decisions.   I enjoy working with clients on creative solutions to difficult problems.   I will be direct and forthright in my counsel and will not sugarcoat or puff any issue just "get the client."   You are paying money for great representation, not a "yes man."   Please contact me should your issue involve: divorce, parentage, child custody disputes, juvenile abuse & neglect, juvenile delinquency, adoptions, egg or embryo donation, surrogacy, or guardianships of minors or disabled adults.

When people learn that I am a family law attorney, I often get a shudder in response, or the question, "How can you do that type of law?" The answer is simple. I know that I can help people through a major transition in their lives and make the process less painful for them, and, most importantly, for their children. Navigating the court system can be tricky enough. Add in the powerful emotions that come with a domestic relations dispute and you need an informed, empathetic, yet cooler head, on your side. That is where I come in.Focusing my practice solely in family law allows me to provide my clients specialized representation in their most personal and emotional matters. I create relationships with my clients that allow me to focus on their needs, and resolve their legal issues in an expedient and dignified matter. My mediation training and Collaborative Law training and role as a Fellow at the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois provide me with additional skills in alternative dispute resolution that can be used in and out of the courtroom. I handle pre-decree divorce cases, child support enforcement, orders of protection, pre-nuptial agreements, post-decree enforcement, paternity cases, college contribution cases, guardianships and adoptions, as well as mediation and collaborative cases. I make sure to meet my client's needs, and when it is outside my realm of expertise, I am ready with referrals to professionals my client may need during, or after, their case, such as business valuators, appraisers, custody evaluators, mortgage specialists, financial experts, and more.If you want an attorney who will see you as a real person, with real issues, and who needs real results, then contact me. I am ready to start giving you real answers.

The most gratifying part of practicing matrimonial law is to be able to give guidance and help people through one of, if not the most, difficult times of their lives.  My goal in most cases is to help clients resolve their issues in an amicable manner to a positive resolution, as the majority of cases do not proceed to trial.  However, there are certain cases that cannot be settled for a multitude of reasons.  As such, I am always prepared to litigate the issues.  I maintain the mindset of a litigator while always being open to discussing settlement.  Being prepared to take the case to trial, often times, will result in a more favorable result through settlement.  I started my legal career practicing in a wide variety of areas of law, ranging from criminal law to real estate transactions to all areas of civil litigation.  I now practice exclusively in the area of matrimonial law.  My prior experience in other areas of law has been invaluable for my practice, as the practice of matrimonial law overlaps with so many other areas of law and requires knowledge of these other areas of law.  When I am not practicing law, I enjoy spending time with my family, golfing, and playing basketball.  I was born and raised in the Chicago area, where I currently reside with my wife and three children.

Reno R. Renzetti, J.D., practices primarily in matrimonial law, in Cook, Will, DuPage, and other Illinois counties. He will consider all other cases on a case by case basis.. A 1983 Dean’s List graduate of the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, he later went on to graduate from The John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois. As a child of divorced parents, he brings first-hand personal experience to his daily practice of matrimonial law.. In the past, Mr. Renzetti’s “tough as nails” approach gained him recognition and respect both in the business world, and in teaching at a Chicago inner-city High School. He was also chosen to monitor and audit Judge’s activities at the Daley Center for a prominent watch-dog group.. Mr. Renzetti has also completed “cutting edge” coursework in both internet and music licensing topics. Mr. Renzetti has been active in real estate investments for 15 years, is an avid musician, and has owned AKC Chihuahua dogs since a young age.. He is a member of various chambers of commerce and is a member of The Chicago Bar Association, The Illinois State Bar Association, The DuPage Bar Association, and The Will County Bar Association.

Rebecca Krawczykowski (pronounced “krawz – uh – kowski”.) I concentrate my practice in divorce and family law. Most of my clients are people who are going through a divorce, typically involving issues of allocation of parental responsibilities (formerly known as custody), allocation of parenting time (formerly known as visitation), child support, maintenance and property distribution. Many of my clients are parents that never married, who may have issues in the areas of allocation of parental responsibilities, allocation of parenting time and child support. I also represent clients who are seeking a modification or enforcement of a judgment or court order.. I advocate vigorously for my clients whether their matters are resolved through litigation or settlement. My experience is wide-ranging, from uncontested divorces to inter-state custody disputes to divorces involving businesses and high net worth estates. I also frequently work with clients to develop various maintenance (alimony) buy-out options and alternatives.. I feel it is prudent to take a “child centric” approach to the issues of parenting rights and responsibilities. Parents should work to develop a practical job description for parental responsibilities (custody) and schedule for parenting time (visitation), rather than posturing and litigating for labels that imply a win or loss.. I frequently work with clients who want an amicable divorce and come to me with various issues already settled. I provide guidance on outstanding issues, draft settlement documents, and conclude the divorce, while keeping costs to my client reasonable.. I joined Fay, Farrow & Associates, P.C. as a legal secretary in 2002. I worked closely with John Fay and Mark Farrow as a secretary and law clerk for a decade before becoming a licensed attorney. I understand that disputes in family matters are difficult for my clients and I provides legal guidance through challenging emotional times. Client communication is a priority for me and I am very accessible to my clients.. I am licensed to practice in the State of Illinois and practice in the counties of DuPage, Will, Kane and Kendall.

Mr. Nordini is one of the few lawyers in the United States that have presented arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court.  He provids strategic approaches to settlement and tactful litigation strategy to achieve the best outome for his clients and their families.  Mr. Nordini believes that the outcome in Court is a measure of his dedication and research based approach to litigation. He practices in Commerical, Real Estate, Contract, Divorce, Custody, and UCCJEA litigation in multiple jurisdictions.. Mr. Nordini has conference room privleges throughout Illinois and Arizona. Mr. Nordini's focus is on achieving dynamic courtroom results while streamlining the litigation process to save clientele from the customary heavy costs and expense of litigation.. When not working on his case files, Mr. Nordini enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, sailing, and typing out many unfinished books.

Katie Kenny became licensed to practice law in 1991, and she has focused her concentration in the area of of domestic relations for more than twenty-nine years. Katie has successfully represented hundreds of clients in matters such as divorce, legal separation, paternity, child custody and visitation, child support, maintenance, and and she does so with the utmost professionalism, honesty, integrity and zeal. She has also had the honor of representing many families as they grew through domestic and international adoptions, and assisted families as they formed guardianships for the protection of their most vulnerable members. Katie has served as a mediator for more than twenty years, assisting divorcing families to achieve their own settlements of their divorces, property division, child custody and visitation. Katie also serves as a court-appointed Guardian ad Litem, representing the interests of minor children in especially contentious custody and visitation matters.. Katie graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Marquette University in 1988, and she graduated with honors from IIT-Chicago Kent College of Law in 1991. She is a member of the DuPage County Bar Association and its Family Law Committee.

Katherine Haskins Becker focuses her practice on all areas of family law. Ms. Becker counsels clients on the various aspects of dissolution of marriage and paternity matters, including child custody, child support, visitation, spousal support, property, asset, debt, and retirement plan division, as well as other financial issues related to divorce. Ms. Becker handles cases in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, and Will Counties. and the cities of Addison, Aurora, Batavia, Bloomingdale, Bolingbrook, Carol Stream, Chicago, Darien, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Geneva, Glendale Heights, Glen Ellyn, Glenview, Hillside, Hinsdale, Lombard, Naperville, Oak Brook, Oak Park, Oswego, Park Ridge, Roselle, St. Charles, Villa Park, Warrenville, Wheaton, Winfield, Woodridge, and Yorkville.. Ms. Becker is trained as a Guardian ad Litem in the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court and has been appointed by the court in high conflict child custody and visitation disputes to make recommendations to the court in accordance with best interests of the minor child or children.

John L. Fay is the founding attorney of the law firm of Fay, Farrow and Associates, P.C. He received his undergraduate degree from Northern Illinois University and received his Juris Doctor degree from Lewis University College of Law.. John began his professional career as a general practitioner, focusing his practice in the area of family law and domestic relations issues. Since 1985 John has concentrated his practice litigating and resolving issues concerning custody, visitation, child support, maintenance and property division. John enjoys a reputation among his peers as a thorough and assertive advocate for his clients. He is known by his clients to be responsive and compassionate in meeting the stressful demands individuals often face in domestic relations cases.. John is currently affiliated with the following professional associations: American Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, Du Page County Bar Association, Will County Bar Association, and is a member of the family law domestic relations committees of each bar association. He is also a certified family law mediator.. John was born and raised in the Chicagoland area and now resides in Naperville, Illinois with his wife Anita and their six children.. Professional History: Education: Juris Doctor degree: Lewis University College of Law, 1978 Bachelor Arts degree: Northern Illinois University, 1975. Admitted: Illinois Licensure: 1979. Professional practice history: Law Offices of Fay, Farrow and Associates, P.C. 2004 to Present Law Offices of John L. Fay and Associates 1979 to 2004. Practice concentration: Family law and domestic relations litigation Custody, visitation, child support, maintenance, property division Post divorce modification issues Domestic Violence cases, Adoption Custody,Visitation,Mediation. Professional associations and activities: American Bar Association Illinois State Bar Assn.—Family Law Section Member Du Page County Bar Assn.— Family law committee Will County Bar Assn.—Family law committee Certified Mediator Illinois Bar Foundation

I started my own practice after thirteen years of practicing with one of the largest law firms in Chicago.  While there, I represented clients in complex cases proving myself as a trial lawyer and making sure that the end result of each case met the clients' needs and interests.  My practice is no different.  I believe that my clients' needs have to be met in each and every case.  All of the areas of our practice involve complex emotional times for you and your family.  The law can seem very intimidating.  My job is to alleviate those stresses and be on your side during this difficult and complex time in your life.

I provide strong representation regarding your divorce, parentage (paternity) or post decree matter.  My unique financial background combined with my many years in the family law industry provide me a competitive advantage to resolve a divorce or family law matter, either in or out of court. Contact me today to discuss your legal needs at.. ---. PERSONAL STATEMENT:. I return calls and emails promptly; I make myself available. I stand by the advice I give and make sure you understand the process. I have the experience that counts. I concentrate my practice in the area of family law, including: dissolution of marriage (divorce); allocation of parenting responsibilities (child custody and visitation); paternity matters; child support; maintenance; and property allocation. I'm experienced in the difficult issues that may arise in divorce and family law matters. The legal system can be confusing and harsh; I am here to advocate for you, make sure that you understand your options, and help you make informed decisions. My goal is always to leave you with the best result possible.. AWARDS AND BACKGROUND:. I have won the Avvo Client’s Choice Award in 2016, 2019 and 2021. Also, I was designated an Emerging Lawyer by Leading Lawyers in 2019 – 2022. Less than 2% of all lawyers licensed in each state have received the distinction of Emerging Lawyer. Further, I was designated as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers (Thompson Reuters) in 2021 and 2022. My undergraduate education focus was finance. During law school, I volunteered as a Supreme Court Rule 711 law clerk with the Cook County Domestic Violence Legal Clinic. I also volunteered with the John Marshall Law School Voluntary Income Tax Assistance Clinic.

I concentrate in complex family law and divorce matters, especially those with substantial or complex assets such as closely held businesses.  I have guided many clients through difficult divorces, both amicable and contested. Our skilled team can help with your divorce, parentage (paternity) or post decree matter. Experienced with child support, alimony, child custody, business valuation issues, retirement assets, and more.  I practice Collaborative Law, Cooperative Law, and litigation.  I also handle private mediations for divorce matters. Please contact me today to discuss your case.. ---. I am a divorced and remarried father of two sons, and I live in the Chicago suburbs.  I enjoy wakeboarding, running, wall climbing, surfing, and sailing.  I'm interested in architecture and military history.  Born at Ft. Benning, GA, I grew up in River Forest, Illinois.

I bring over 20 years of experience to your case, with 15 years of background working at the country's preeminent and largest family law firm.   My current practice includes all areas of matrimonial law focusing on the custodial needs of high net worth individuals and the complex financial issues regarding their estates and business interests.

Christopher J. Maurer is a founding partner of Suburban Law Group, LLC with over two decades of experience in the areas of Family Law and Estate Planning. He handles cases in DuPage County, Cook County, Kane County, and other counties in the Greater Chicagoland Area. He has focused his practice in the area of family law, including divorce issues (contested and uncontested divorces, high-stakes litigation, complex financial and business divorces), paternity cases, preparation of prenuptial agreements and postnuptial agreements, custody disputes, establishing visitation or parenting schedules, child support calculation and alimony / maintenance determination, grandparent rights, relocation disputes regarding removing children from Illinois, and enforcing court orders.. Chris is also a certified Guardian ad Litem representing children in domestic relations cases and disabled adults in guardianship cases, as well as a licensed mediator, facilitating settlements between parties in cases involving minor children.. Chris also assists clients in developing estate plans (wills, trusts, powers of attorney for health care, powers of attorney for property) to ensure that their assets are protected during their lifetimes and after their deaths. Chris regularly utilizes estate planning tools to meet his clients' goals of avoiding probate, reducing or avoiding estate taxes, nominating guardians of children, and protecting assets from creditors.. Chris also represents administrators, executors, heirs and guardians in various guardianship and probate proceedings, including complex, multi-million dollar estates. In addition to being a seasoned trial court litigator, Chris has substantial appellate litigation experience, having won several cases on appeal before the Illinois Appellate Court, one of which was sent back to the trial court, resulting in a $1.7 million verdict in favor of the Appellant upon retrial.. Chris has authored, published and edited numerous articles and conducted Continuing Legal Eduation programs and seminars pertinent to other family law practitioners.. Chris is an active member of the DuPage Bar Association, a Director and past Treasurer of the DuPage Bar Foundation, and a board member and past Editor in Chief of the DuPage Brief, a scholarly legal magazine published and circulated to members of the DuPage Bar.  Chris earned his Juris Doctorate from Loyola University of Chicago's College of Law in 1997, where he was an active member of the College's International Law Program and Organization. In 1994, Chris received his Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Communications at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he also did work for Habitat for Humanity, the Daily Illini Newspaper, and WPGU Radio.

Brandy Arvanitis primarily practices family law, representing clients in all aspects of of domestic relations proceedings, including dissolution of marriage, legal separation, property distribution, maintenance and spousal support, the allocation of parental responsibilities, child support and college expenses, post-dissolution enforcement and modification proceedings, and parentage actions.  Brandy counsels her clients with knowledge and compassion throughout all stages of their cases, including during settlement negotiations and at court appearances and in other adversarial settings throughout litigation.. Brandy has been an Associate Attorney at Grunyk Family Law since November 2019. Brandy received her Juris Doctor degree from the Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law and was subsequently admitted to the Illinois Bar in 2015.. Prior to joining Grunyk Family LAw, Brandy worked at two other Chicagoland family law firms.  Brandy also clerked for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office in the Child Support Enforcement and the Juvenile Delinquency Divisions. She also clerked for Prairie State Legal Services, where she provided legal services to low-income persons with legal problems involving family law, guardianship, and housing law. While in law school, she was an associate editor for the Northwestern Journal of Law and Social Policy.. Brandy is a member of the DuPage County Bar Association and the Will County Bar Association.

As well as an attorney I am a father of 4, ranging in ages from 18-6.  I am involved in every aspect of my family's lives.  After a day at the office I am known to frequently help my children with homework, am in charge of dinner at least twice a week, and am never too busy to read a story, play a game, or fix the constant household requirements of fixing that goes along with having a family and animals in the house.  I enjoy participating in many outdoor activities such as paintball, sky diving, camping and working in the yard.  I am involved in my community as my neighborhood's HOA president which includes working and joining in all of the social activities and events hosted by the home owner's association.  I take all my jobs seriously and personally.. You are guaranteed that I will take the utmost care of your family's legal needs.

As the third child in a family filled with doctors, I have deep interest in helping people. I went with my father when he cared for sick people in our town. I saw the relief he brought to them simply by showing up.. As your attorney, I “show up” for you, too. Your case is what requires my focus and attention. And that’s what it will receive. In my family, we are very science-based when it comes to problem-solving. We want to know the facts in order to determine the solution and treatment. It is the same with your case. Knowing the facts, and the law, I can then determine what we need to “cure” or resolve the issue and attain your goals.. The law is based on facts. Taking an analytical, methodical and scientific approach is often what allows for progress, removes contention and fosters an efficient and effective solution.. Once I take your case, it is my job to ensure you are protected. Do not let my calm and pragmatic style in court mask the fact that I am passionate and fierce advocate for my clients.

Experienced Separation attorney serving clients in Naperville and surrounding areas.