Family Law and Divorce Lawyer in Warrenville, Illinois

The Law Office of Anthony Abear

4200 Cantera Drive Suite 200 Warrenville, Illinois 60555 USA

 (630) 904-3033

www.dupage-county-divorce.com/
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Law Firm Overview

The Law Office of Anthony Abear P.C. is a full-service family law firm located in Warrenville, IL. Our firm handles all aspects of family law including divorce, child support, child custody and visitation and numerous other practice areas. Attorney Anthony Abear offers clients aggressive and fair representation throughout the legal process. There are many family law firms you can choose from to handle your family law dispute. However, we recognize that just as every family is unique, so too is every case. We work hand-in-hand with you to offer legal services that are tailored to your specific needs. We are dedicated to helping you achieve the outcome you seek in the most efficient and affordable way possible.

Whether you are going through a divorce, modifying an existing divorce decree, adopting a child or engaged in any other type of family law action, we seek to make the process as minimally invasive as possible. Our firm strives to prevent unnecessary court appearances, minimize attorney fees and reduce the negative impact legal proceedings can have on your family.

Trustworthy Family Law Firm
We employ a team approach towards working with our clients, and we offer clients personalized attention and ready accessibility. We aim to create a personal connection with all of our clients and maintain an ongoing dialog throughout the proceedings. Having an attorney you can trust and depend on is an important part of the legal experience. At our firm, client satisfaction is our top priority.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Domestic Partnerships; Post Decree Modifications; Arranged Marriages; Property Division; Business Valuation; Uncovering Hidden Assets

Practice Areas Description

The Law Office of Anthony Abear P.C. represents clients throughout DuPage County and Kane County in all matters of family law including:

- Divorce

A divorce puts a strain on almost every aspect of your life from your family to your job. The proceedings can take months of your time and cause great stress and anxiety. Divorcing your spouse is one of life’s more difficult challenges. Not only are there complex legal issues to resolve, there are also complex emotional issues involved. Having an attorney who is skilled in navigating the world of family law is essential to getting through the process as easily as possible. Attorney Anthony Abear is committed to making divorce proceedings as smooth as possible for his clients. He strives to relieve his clients’ anxiety about the process and minimize the amount of disruption a divorce causes to his clients’ lives.

- Child Support

Child support is typically a part of divorce proceedings and legal separations or arranged between two unmarried parents. This issue goes hand-in-hand with child custody and visitation. At the Law Office of Anthony Abear P.C., we can provide a more comprehensive explanation of how child support is determined and what child support award is appropriate in your case. Attorney Anthony Abear has experience handling child support issues in divorce cases, paternity cases and post decree modifications. At our firm, we maintain long-term relationships with our clients to facilitate post decree modifications as necessary.

- Child Custody and Visitation

There is a lot of latitude in the Illinois court system when it comes to child custody and visitation. Both mothers and fathers have rights. In situations where two parents are not together, arrangements for child custody and/or visitation must be made. While some parents can work out these arrangements on their own amicably, these issues are often hotly contested in many cases. At the Law Office of Anthony Abear P.C., we aggressively protect the rights of our clients and the interests of the children involved. The well-being of the children is always our top priority.

- Adoptions

The process of a legal adoption can be complex and time-consuming for all parties. The court closely considers the best interests of the child in every case. In some cases, this can take months or even longer. At the Law Office of Anthony Abear P.C., we understand the emotional toll going through a lengthy adoption can take on a family. We strive to make the adoption process as smooth and easy as possible while relieving your anxiety about the outcome. Attorney Anthony Abear works closely with his clients from the first consultation through the issuing of the adoption decree and beyond.

- Domestic Partnerships

These days, more and more committed couples are unmarried. This can either be a matter of personal preference or due to legal prohibitions, as in the case of same-sex couples. Many of these couples are choosing to enter into legal agreements that simulate some of the elements of a traditional marriage decree. At our firm, we provide legal services for unmarried couples including assistance with domestic partnership agreements. These agreements typically include provisions for: How property and assets are owned; Powers of attorney; Issues of child custody and adoption; Estate and inheritance matters; How disputes will be handled (i.e. arbitration).

- Domestic Violence

Cases that involve violence and the threat of violence require legal counsel from an experienced family law attorney. When our clients’ safety or the safety of their children is in jeopardy, a restraining order or order of protection is often warranted. Once your immediate safety is addressed, other legal issues must also be resolved. Allegations of domestic violence can dramatically impact divorce proceedings and child custody and visitation matters. We strongly advocated for our clients interests and the interest of any children involved. We can help you get the protection you need right away and put into place lasting legal protections for you and your family.

- Paternity

Most paternity cases involve unmarried couples, but making paternity determinations can also come into play in divorce proceedings. Many paternity cases are filed by mothers seeking to establish their child’s paternity and compel financial support from the father. This may require a court order for DNA paternity testing if the father does not acknowledge his parentage. Paternity determinations can also establish parental rights for fathers. Fathers have rights to child custody and visitation where appropriate. Attorney Anthony Abear is experienced in helping fathers fight for their rights to be a part of their children’s lives.

- Pre-Nuptial Agreements

Pre-nuptial agreements, while once primarily used to protect the assets of the wealthy, are becoming increasingly popular with people from all walks of life. These agreements are not straightforward contracts. In Illinois, these agreements can be easily challenged if they are not drafted carefully. Attorney Anthony Abear is experienced in avoiding many potential pitfalls of these agreements to create a document that truly serves its purpose. Additionally, we can review and modify existing pre-nuptial agreements to strengthen the language and more effectively communicate the expectations of both parties. When this is done after a marriage, it is called post-nuptial agreement.

- Post Decree Modifications

In family law, the initial decree in a case is rarely ever the final decree. As circumstances change, it is often necessary to revisit certain issues and renegotiate certain arrangements. Post decree modifications, as they are called, are most commonly used to make alterations to: Spousal maintenance (alimony); Child support; Child custody and visitation. At the Law Office of Anthony Abear P.C., we are familiar with all types of post decree modifications and work with clients to revise existing decrees to better reflect the current circumstances of their families.

- Arranged Marriages

While arranged marriages are not very common in American culture, they are still regularly practiced in many other cultures. These marriages typically have a lower divorce rate than traditional westernized marriages, but divorces are not uncommon among them. An arranged marriage may start off very differently than a westernized marriage, but they often end very similarly and for similar reasons. At the Law Office of Anthony Abear P.C., we have experience handling divorces for couples in an arranged marriage.

- Spousal Maintenance and Support

Spousal maintenance, also called spousal support or alimony, is often one of the most contentious matters involved in a divorce. Maintenance payments are made from one former spouse to the other and are intended to offset the financial hardship a divorce may cause to one spouse. How much one spouse owes to another varies depending on the specific financial circumstances of both parties. At the Law Office of Anthony Abear P.C., we are experienced in negotiating and litigating issues of spousal maintenance from both sides.

- Property Division

Virtually all divorces must handle the issue of property division, and dividing up marital assets can be a source of considerable discord during a divorce. Because financial holdings are often complicated, creating an equitable distribution of these holdings is often a complex matter. At the Law Office of Anthony Abear P.C., we are skilled in handling both simple and complex matters of property division. We work with high-wealth clients, low-wealth clients and all those in between. Attorney Anthony Abear is skilled at handling difficult issues of property division and ensuring that his clients receive their fair share of the marital property.

- Mediation

Where both parties can agree to an amicable negotiation process, mediation can save time, money and hurt feelings. In mediation, both parties in a divorce meet with a neutral third party to negotiate an amicable divorce agreement that can be presented for approval to family court. The mediation itself is not binding, but it is used to avoid lengthy legal battles. Couples who reach agreement through mediation spend less money on legal fees and typically finalize their divorces in far less time. At the Law Office of Anthony Abear P.C., many of our divorce cases are handled through mediation rather than litigation.

- Business Valuation

In a divorce, all assets that are considered marital property are subject to equitable distribution. In order to determine an equitable distribution of a business, the business must first be appraised. It’s important to choose an attorney who understands how business valuation works and can fight for your rights to business assets. At the Law Office of Anthony Abear P.C., we are experienced in handling divorces that involve complex business valuations. Attorney Anthony Abear is experienced in working with financial professionals to determine how much a business is worth.

- Hidden Assets

Uncovering hidden assets and proving they are divisible marital property can be a difficult and costly endeavor. Consequently, it’s important to consider cost-benefit when pursuing hidden assets. You should have a reasonable suspicion that your former spouse has concealed valuable assets before embarking on a fishing exposition. Attorney Anthony Abear can help you determine when hunting for hidden assets is a wise course of action and when your resources can be better spent elsewhere.

Attorneys

Mr. Anthony Abear Attorney Adoption, Alimony, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Child Support and Custody, Child Visitation

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