Divorce & Bankruptcy Law Attorneys in Carpentersville, Illinois

The Thomas Law Office

30 N. Western Avenue Carpentersville, Illinois 60110 USA

 (847) 426-7990

www.thomas-lawoffice.com/
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Law Firm Overview

The Thomas Law Office, located in Carpentersville, Illinois, is a family law practice that handles divorce and bankruptcy cases, as well as child custody, child support, adoptions and more. Attorney Colleen Thomas brings more than 16 years of experience to every case to provide superior legal representation. Ms. Thomas gives each client one-on-one attention, firmly believing that individual service is the key to success in family law.

Thomas Law Office stands apart from the competition in many ways. We are an owner-operated firm, which means that you will deal directly with attorney Colleen Thomas for your case – not a paralegal or legal assistant. Another benefit of hiring our firm is our dedication to offering affordable legal assistance. We are committed to conserving attorney’s fees whenever possible. While some lawyers will trump up their billable hours with needless paperwork, Colleen Thomas is skilled at working expeditiously so that you are only charged for the work that your case requires and nothing more.

Divorce is a sensitive issue that requires the ability to not only handle all legal matters with skill and proficiency, but also to empathize with clients during difficult, emotional times. Attorney Colleen Thomas treats every client with respect and discretion so that the best possible results can be achieved. Further, she is qualified to practice at both the state and federal level, including trying cases in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. This is an honor only bestowed upon the most prestigious lawyers, qualifying Ms. Thomas to take your case from initiation to trial and appeal at the highest levels.

We have been serving the needs of clients throughout McHenry County and Kane County in cities such as Elgin, South Elgin, Carpentersville, Marengo, West Dundee, East Dundee, Algonquin, Lake in the Hills, Huntley, Crystal Lake, Woodstock and Cary.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Guardianship; Post-Nuptials; Asset Division; Chapter 7 Bankruptcy; Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Practice Areas Description

The Thomas Law Office provides family law services in the following areas:

- Divorce

Divorce can be stressful and confusing. At Thomas Law Office, our goal is to provide you with quality legal representation so that you can concentrate on healing yourself and your family after divorce. We try to make the process as painless as possible and will listen to you carefully to craft a plan that meets your needs. In lieu of standard divorce in which both parties obtain counsel, attorney Colleen Thomas can work with both spouses to reach an “Agreed Divorce” settlement. An agreed divorce is one in which the other spouse doesn’t have an attorney and agrees to use our services to mediate a mutual settlement. This can save time and money for all involved.

- Bankruptcy

Family debt is common in marriage and it can be overwhelming after divorce. With the permission of both spouses, Colleen Thomas can provide savings to couples who want to file joint bankruptcy prior to the entry of the divorce decree. This not only makes the division of assets simpler, but it also eliminates debt through Chapter 7 (elimination of debt) or creates an affordable payment plan with Chapter 13. In addition, we offer standard bankruptcy legal assistance for those who are simply inundated by outstanding debt, regardless of their marital status. We can help you eliminate or drastically reduce many of your debts through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy in McHenry County or Kane County.

- Legal Separation

Legal separation is a court decree that recognizes a couple’s right to live apart from one another, while still maintaining certain privileges and legal responsibilities. Basically, legal separation sets up the terms of a divorce without officially getting divorced. The parties are still married and can’t remarry, but they make child custody, child support, property division and maintenance requests as if they were divorced. If you are considering legal separation, we can help you devise a strategy that is ideal for your family.

- Pre-Nuptials / Post-Nuptials

Most couples enter into marriage expecting to be together for the rest of their lives. While no one wants to consider divorce, it is an eventual reality for more than half of Illinois couples. Constructing strategic pre-nuptial (before marriage) and post-nuptial (after marriage) agreements can prevent lengthy court battles as well as significant loss of assets in the event of divorce. At Thomas Law Office, lawyer Colleen Thomas understands the intricacies of this area of law and can rationally determine if such an agreement is even necessary.

- Child Custody

Child custody involves two basic components: residential/physical custody (where the children live during the week) and legal custody (primary decision-making power over the children). Both of these components are defined under either sole custody or joint custody arrangements. At Thomas Law Office, we know that these sensitive matters make all the difference to you, and we’ll work tirelessly to obtain the best arrangement for you and your children. Attorney Colleen Thomas knows that emotions can run high over child custody issues. She works one-on-one with clients to develop solutions that put the children’s needs first. She can facilitate fair compromises in even the most heated custody battles and works equally well for mothers and fathers in these types of situations.

- Child Support

At Thomas Law Office, most child support disputes are over the amount being paid by the non-custodial parent. Either that person feels he/she is paying too much or the other parent feels he/she is not receiving enough. Lawyer Colleen Thomas can handle both types of cases with skill and dependability. In nearly 16 years as an attorney, Ms. Thomas has seen all of the tricks people use to try to misrepresent their income to get out of paying child support. She will thoroughly investigate bank records, credit card statements, income statements, bonuses and commissions to accurately calculate net income on which child support is based. Only an experienced attorney like Colleen Thomas at Thomas Law Office can give you an estimate as to what the outcome of your child support dispute will be. This can also save you time and money since you’ll have a realistic idea of what to fight for and what to accept.

- Spousal Maintenance

When it comes to maintenance in divorce cases, lawyer Colleen Thomas knows how to accurately report income so that our clients achieve the most desirable results. The amount of maintenance to be paid by the higher-earning spouse is decided based on lifestyle while married as well as the lower-earning spouse’s income. As a lawyer, Ms. Thomas will work with you and the judge to convince the court that a certain amount is needed to maintain living expenses, childcare, etc. If you are the party required to pay maintenance, she will double-check the other party’s expenses to make sure they are accurate and not inflated in any way that would affect your maintenance obligation.

- Adoptions / Guardianship

Adoption and guardianship issues can be very complex, especially when the birth parents are still alive or when other relatives would also like custody of the child. Similarly, when one parent remarries and the new spouse would like to adopt the child, matters can become intense between the ex-spouses. Colleen Thomas of Thomas Law Office is well versed in these types of cases and will fight for your rights. Although this can be a stressful time, let Ms. Thomas handle the stress for you. If you are working with another party on an agreed adoption, Ms. Thomas can also execute this process in a cost-effective way.

Attorneys

Ms. Colleen Thomas Attorney Bankruptcy, Family Law

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