Keller Legal Services is a full-service law firm in Naperville offering reliable legal services in a wide range of family law practice areas in DuPage County, IL. We have been serving clients for more than 30 years, and are trusted by the local community because of our commitment to provide top-notch services and capability to yield the best results. Our DuPage County attorneys can handle a variety of legal issues in practice areas, including family law, business law, construction, real estate, and litigation.
Whether you are facing legal separation or divorce through litigation, we can handle and aggressively represent you in all aspects of family law. We can help you settle your divorce outside the court through Alternative Dispute Resolutions (ADRs), such as arbitration and mediation.
We cover several areas of family law, including:
Our legal services also cover orders of protection, paternity, guardianship, high net-worth divorce, alimony/ spousal maintenance, father’s rights, and litigation. At Keller Legal Services, our experienced and reliable family law attorneys look for what is best for you and the future of your family. We will provide one-on-one counseling and carefully listen to you to fully understand your situation before we can provide you with any recommended solutions.
Family law encompasses legal issues related to family relationships, such as marriage, divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, and domestic violence.
Illinois follows the principle of equitable distribution, meaning property and debts are divided fairly, though not necessarily equally, based on various factors such as each spouse’s income, contributions to the marriage, and future financial needs.
Illinois allows for no-fault divorces based on irreconcilable differences. Fault-based grounds, such as adultery or cruelty, are not necessary to file for divorce.
To file for divorce, you need to meet the residency requirement (living in Illinois for at least 90 days), file a petition for dissolution of marriage, serve the petition to your spouse, and follow the court’s procedures for resolving issues like property division, child custody, and support.
Child custody, known as the allocation of parental responsibilities, is determined based on the best interests of the child. Factors include the child’s needs, the parents’ wishes, the child’s adjustment to their environment, and the mental and physical health of all parties.
Child support is financial assistance paid by one parent to the other to cover the child’s living expenses. It is calculated based on both parents’ incomes, the number of children, and the amount of time each parent spends with the child.
Yes, child custody and support orders can be modified if there is a significant change in circumstances, such as a change in income, employment, or the child’s needs
Adoption requirements include being at least 18 years old, having lived in Illinois for at least six months, and completing a home study. The process also involves background checks, training, and working with a licensed child-placing agency.
A prenuptial agreement is a legal contract entered into by a couple before marriage, outlining how assets and debts will be divided in the event of divorce. It is enforceable in Illinois if both parties voluntarily sign the agreement and it is not unconscionable.
For more information about our legal services or scheduling an appointment for an initial consultation, you may call us at 630-505-1515 or contact our firm online.
(Updated 2/7/2025)
