Family and Divorce Law Firm in Libertyville, Illinois
Schlesinger & Strauss, LLC
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1512 Artaius Parkway Suite 300 Libertyville, Illinois 60048 USA |
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(847) 213-9065
or (888) 361-4745
(847) 680-5459
www.illinois-family-lawyer.com
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Schlesinger & Strauss, LLC is a team of certified family law mediators and AV-rated* attorneys. Our practice is devoted entirely to representing and protecting the rights of children, persons, and families in a full-range of family law matters.
Mr. Schlesinger and Mr. Strauss serve as child's representatives in challenging custody, juvenile court, and adoption matters. They also act as local counsel for couples and parents who reside outside of Illinois and require an Illinois family law legal representative to stand for their interests in a custody or divorce issue.
We invite you to reach our Lake County family law firm to learn if we are able to assist you to deal with and resolve your family law matter. We will promptly respond to your queries and present the details you need to come up with a careful and sensible decision in selecting legal counsel.
Practice Areas
Practice Areas Description
Our legal practice focuses on:- Family Law
Our practice is dedicated exclusively to representing and safeguarding the legal rights of children, parents, grandparents, and spouses. Firm partners, Gary Schlesinger and Michael Strauss both accept clients in all family law matters. Our Libertyville law firm handles routine and complex, divorce and property division matters. We also assist family members in juvenile court matters and domestic violence issues.
- Divorce
Our firm represents clients in regard to the following family law and divorce issues: Divorce; Separation Agreements; Child custody; Parenting time / visitation; Child and spousal support; Division of marital property; Qualified domestic relation orders; Closely held businesses; Post-divorce modifications; Paternity issues; and Enforcements. In divorce and family law matters it is important to be prepared. Do not wait until you're placed on the defensive.
- Division of Marital Assets and - Marital Debt
In the state of Illinois, all marital property must be divided equitably upon divorce. An "equitable division" does not mean each spouse receives the equivalent of one half of all marital property; rather, an equitable division requires that the court take into consideration such factors as each spouse's work history, earning potential, level of education, standard of living, contributions to the marriage, and personal debt when dividing marital property. Our attorneys defend the legal and financial interests of our clients in matters related the division of marital property and the division of marital debt. If you are considering filing for divorce or have already been served with papers and have questions about how it will affect you financially, we are here to guide you throughout the process.
- Spousal and Child Support
Child support and spousal maintenance are based on several aspects. Our firm can explain how child and spousal support are calculated. In cases where back child support or spousal maintenance is owed, our divorce attorneys initiate legal action to collect support arrearages. While each case is different, the court may garnish wages, suspend driving privileges, or find a way to seize assets. In some cases, a jail sentence may be imposed. If you are facing divorce or have already been served with papers, our lawyers can help you understand how child support or spousal support will likely be determined in your divorce.
- Child Custody and Visitation
In giving custodianship and setting parenting time schedules, the court will always work with what it believes is the best interest of a child. While in the past the "tender years presumption" favored mothers in custody determinations, equal protection concerns has afforded fathers equal consideration in custody determinations. Regardless of custody, parenting time, or visitation, both parents should have access to the medical records of their children and have the legal authority to make medical decisions for them. We work closely with families in custody and visitation matters before the court. If you're facing divorce or need more information regarding custody and visitation matters, our lawyers will work hard to protect your rights to your child.
- Post-Divorce Modifications
If a substantial change in circumstances affects your ability to comply with the terms of your divorce settlement, a court-approved post-divorce modification is required before you can legally alter child or spousal support payments. If you intend to relocate outside of the state of Illinois or move to another part of the state, a modification to your existing custody or visitation agreement is also required. Our lawyers prepare and file post-divorce modifications for people who can no longer comply with the terms of their divorce settlement due to illness, loss of employment, or geographical relocation. If you are experiencing financial difficulty or are interested in moving and have questions about how your obligations under your divorce settlement are affected, let our lawyers guide through the process.
- Parental Relocations
Custodial parents who intend on moving out of state must first petition the court to modify the terms of their existing child custody agreement. Failure to do so will result in a contempt order, creating additional legal complications that may affect custody arrangements. We work closely with custodial and non-custodial parents in matters related to parental relocations and post-divorce modifications. Since the court will consider what is in the best interest of a child, information and documentation involving the financial impact of a move, proximity to extended family members, schools, extra-curricular activities, and a new parenting plan will have to be considered.
- Father's Rights
In recent decades, the issue of fathers’ rights has gained more traction both culturally as well as in the courts. Practically speaking, fathers have a larger number of legal options available to them for challenging adoptions, laying claim to the custody of their children, and establishing visitation rights. In the past, mothers had an advantage over fathers because of their role in the daily care, upkeep, and maintenance of a child. Now, however, the involvement of fathers – whether they work or stay at home – in the lives of their children is given equal weight to that of mothers. Our family law attorneys assert and defend the rights of fathers in custody disputes, visitation planning, and paternity cases that affect adoptions. If you are a father and believe your rights have been denied or ignored, let our firm safeguard your rights.
- Paternity
Validating paternity is essential for obtaining - or being ordered to pay - child support, establishing visitation rights, and challenging adoptions. Typically, a DNA test is conducted through a blood test or swipe of the inside cheek of the alleged father. Once the results are obtained and recognized by the court, child support can be ordered, visitation arrangements put in place, or an adoption challenged. Our skilled attorneys take all necessary steps needed for verifying paternity. Afterward, we can help you petition the court for child support payments or visitation rights. If an adoption is involved, we can initiate legal action to halt or reverse an adoption if you were not notified according to the requirements of the law.
- Premarital Agreements
Premarital agreements are a highly effective, legitimately sound method for safeguarding assets, setting debts upon entry into matrimony, and choosing certain designations for the purposes of probate. Understood from this perspective, a prenuptial agreement specifies what will happen if you should get a divorce or one of you dies and your estate must be probated. While a prenup is subject to approval by the court in a divorce, it allows one or both prospective spouses to exempt certain assets brought into a marriage, as well as retirement benefits or an inheritance. A prenuptial agreement helps protect your financial interests while making it clear from the start what will be retained by each spouse in the eventuality of divorce. If you are interested in a premarital agreement and are unsure where to start, our firm can show you the way.
- Family Law Mediation
Divorce mediation is really a less costly and less stress filled option for families looking for amicable resolution of a family law matter. We offer mediation services for families seeking alternative dispute resolution options. Our Libertyville family law firm helps clients develop effective, enforceable divorce and custody agreements without the formality and cost of litigation. Our firm offers mediation services in family law matters including: Divorce and legal separation; Division of marital property; Spousal support / alimony; Child custody and visitation; and Child support agreements.
- Child's Representative
In Illinois, the family court can appoint an attorney to represent the best interests of a child in a custody case. Gary L. Schlesinger and Michael Strauss both accept court appointments as a child's representative. Our Libertyville family law attorneys handle all aspects of divorce, dissolution, and Illinois family law. We handle parental rights issues involving juvenile court, guardianship, and other decisions regarding placement of children.
Attorneys
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Mr. Gary L. Schlesinger
Attorney Divorce, Family Law |
Mr. Michael Strauss
Attorney Child Support and Custody, Divorce, Family Law |
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