DuPage County Family Law Attorneys

Lawyers For Help With Divorce, Paternity, and Domestic Violence in Elmhurst, Oak Brook and Cook County

When people hear the term "family law," they usually think of divorce court, but family law encompasses a much larger variety of legal issues related to families, including adoption, guardianship, domestic violence, paternity, grandparents' rights, and more. Whenever your family is facing a legal issue, you need an experienced, compassionate attorney on your side who can help you understand your rights and responsibilities and advocate for your best interests throughout the legal process.

At Kathryn L. Harry & Associates, P.C., we understand the stress that families face when presented with legal issues that can disrupt their lives and affect their future. Our knowledgeable attorneys work with families every day, and no matter what situation you are facing, we can provide the guidance you need to reach the best possible resolution.

Compassionate Guidance in Family Legal Issues

We represent families in a wide variety of legal situations, including:

• Divorce - We help spouses meet their legal requirements during divorce and settle matters such as property division (including complex issues involving business valuation and investment accounts), allocation of parental responsibility, parenting time, child support, and spousal maintenance. When possible, we seek to help spouses reach an amicable agreement through alternative dispute resolution, and we help ex-spouses modify and enforce divorce judgments.
• Paternity - Illinois has strict laws concerning how parentage is established, and fathers of children born out of wedlock are not automatically given parental rights. Our family lawyers can assist fathers who want to exercise their parental rights and help mothers ensure that their children will receive the financial support they need.
• Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements - Premarital agreements provide a way for a single person with substantial personal wealth prior to the marriage to protect assets from later claims that they are marital property in the event of a divorce, and post marital agreements can help spouses ensure that they will have the financial resources they need if their marriage breaks down. Our attorneys can help create an agreement that meets legal requirements in Illinois or challenge the validity of an existing agreement.
• Domestic violence - We help victims of domestic violence or domestic abuse receive an order of protection that will ensure that their family is safe. We can also defend people who have been accused of domestic battery, including providing representation in DCFS investigations and appeals.
• Grandparents' Rights - We work with the grandparents to ensure that they have rights to visitation with their grandchildren.

Contact Our Elmhurst Family Lawyer

No matter your family law issue, our skilled and knowledgeable attorneys can help you understand your rights and provide you with the guidance you need while working to protect your family's best interests throughout the legal process. Please contact our Oak Brook family law attorneys at 630-472-9700 to schedule a free initial consultation. We serve clients in Lombard, Hinsdale, Western Springs, Westchester, Burr Ridge, and surrounding areas.