Going through a divorce is never easy. There are so many strong emotions ranging from worry about your children and finances to anger and sadness. Throughout the divorce process, starting with the contemplation stage and later with the decision to move forward, you need to be educated. Once you are ready to proceed, you need a strong, confident, and experienced attorney on your side. Over the years, I have handled divorce cases for clients in Lake Forest Illinois and throughout Lake County.
Clients in Lake Forest hire me for a myriad of reasons to guide them through an extremely difficult period in their lives. Those reasons include the following characteristics:
Steadfast Advocate
The decision to divorce rarely comes lightly. For some, the final decision takes years and for others, it is a quick decision. For those who have come to the conclusion to file for divorce, it is important to hire the right divorce attorney from the beginning. You need a lawyer who will make sure you achieve the best legal outcome both financially and emotionally. It can make all the difference to find an attorney who is strategic, a skillful negotiator, and a firm and aggressive advocate who cannot be manipulated. You need a lawyer who can scrutinize your partner’s finances and find hidden assets, if necessary.
Most divorce cases settle before a trial is necessary. Therefore, hiring a divorce lawyer who has superior negotiating skills is critical. However, if your divorce case goes to trial, you also need an experienced trial attorney. I have years of both strong negotiation settlements and successful trial experience having argued numerous cases in Lake County courtrooms.
Clear-Headed Advisor
Many major decisions will be made during the divorce process that can carry long-term implications regarding property settlements, children, and shared assets. When emotions are running high, it can be challenging to make level-headed decisions. I have been told by a large majority of my clients, that during these most difficult times, I provide calm guidance through each and every decision, and uncovering every detail.
In my career, I have handled hundreds of divorce cases and understand what is at stake. I know the Lake Forest area. With every case, my goal is to help my clients make clear-headed decisions. My attention to detail, knowledge of family law, and my background as a CPA and tax attorney qualify me as a top attorney.
Open Ears And An Open Mind
When clients come to me, they want to be heard rather than given a cookie-cutter plan for their divorce. I listen carefully to my clients and present facts in a straight-forward manner so they can make the best decisions for their future. I try to take as much of the stress off of my clients as possible.
As an experienced divorce attorney, I will help you navigate the divorce process in Lake Forest. Together I will help you make the decisions that will a positive impact on your case and your life.
Divorce Processes In Lake Forest, Illinois
I am experienced in a wide-range of divorce processes, including:
- Traditional
- Litigated
- Mediation
- Contested
- Uncontested
- Collaborative
- Cooperative
