Our Naperville divorce lawyers and family law attorneys at Keller Legal Services provide over three decades of skilled professional legal representation in the area of divorce and family law. We are well-established and respected in the Naperville community and we take great pride in our ability to resolve our clients' most difficult legal problems. We want our clients to have peace of mind when we are on the job. Our family lawyers represent clients throughout DuPage, Kane & Will Counties in a wide range of complicated and challenging family law matters, including but not limited to:

• Divorce
  Under Illinois law, a couple can seek a no-fault divorce when their marriage has irretrievably broken down. Many people are unsure about whether they should end their marriage, and our divorce lawyers can help them think through the pros and cons, as well as what their rights will be during the divorce.
• Fathers' Rights
  Fathers often face unique challenges in a family law court. Although Illinois law treats mothers and fathers the same, some judges might be biased against fathers, especially men who spend a lot of time at work or on the road. Our Illinois father's rights attorneys will fight for your right to visitation and parental responsibilities, as well as reasonable child support.
• Paternity
  No man has any custody rights until he establishes paternity. Mothers also do not have the right to force a man to pay child support until a court establishes that he is the father. At Keller Legal Services, our family law attorneys can help with paternity actions. Paternity is usually determined using a DNA test.
• Child Custody
  Custody has two parts in Illinois: decision-making responsibilities and visitation (time with the children). These two pieces of custody can be shared or awarded solely to one parent. In practice, both parents should have ample visitation with their children, though everything depends on where they live and their schedules. Sole custody is rarely awarded unless a parent has abandoned or abused a child. Child custody disputes can be especially emotional, but our family law attorneys will do everything in our power to ensure your continued relationship with your loved ones.
• Child Support
  Illinois child support guidelines determine the amount that each parent must contribute to their child’s upbringing. Often, the parent who has less visitation with the children ends up making monthly support payments to the other parent. Child support is not alimony, and it is not a windfall for the other parent. The formula has removed a lot of confusion, though judges can depart from the guideline amount in certain situations.
• Maintenance/Alimony
  A marriage is a financial union that can result in financial devastation when a couple divorces. A lower-earning spouse can cushion the blow by requesting alimony from their ex. Judges have discretion about whether to award support, the duration of support, and the amount awarded. Our divorce attorneys can make a convincing argument to the judge about whether support is warranted or not.
• Orders of Protection
  There is no excuse for domestic violence. Those who are abused need legal protection, and they can seek an order of protection. Generally, orders of protection limit the amount of contact an abuser can have with you or your family members. When abusers violate the orders, the police can arrest them.
• Property Division
  Couples seeking a divorce or legal separation must divide their marital property, including marital debts. This is often a contentious topic. Generally, all property obtained while married is marital and needs to be divided, regardless of who holds legal title. All debts incurred are also marital and must be divided between spouses. Illinois law only requires a fair division, not necessarily equal division.
• Post-Divorce Enforcement & Modification
  Issues surrounding the enforcement of a divorce decree regularly arise. For example, your ex might not let the children visit you, or he could refuse to pay child support. Seeking a court’s help is often mandatory. Modification is also a complicated process. Life does not stand still, and many of our clients need to modify a child or spousal support award, or they want to change visitation or decision-making responsibilities. Illinois law limits when a person can seek this type of modification.
• Legal Separation
  Legal separation is an option when couples live apart from each other. Although they stay married, the judge will divide their marital property and enter child custody and support orders. Many clients decide that they want to stay married for religious reasons or to maintain eligibility for certain benefits.

Retain Our Naperville Divorce Lawyer To File for Divorce in Illinois the Right Way

Getting divorced is often more complicated than many husbands and wives imagine. There are many requirements to satisfy, and you cannot simply walk into court and expect a judge to divorce you, you must seek the counsel of a competent divorce attorney.