Lombard, Illinois Family Law Attorneys

Respected Lawyers Representing Clients in Child Custody, Child Support, Adoption, and More in Lombard, Illinois

Navigating family law issues is rarely a simple matter. Whether you are facing the end of your marriage, seeking to protect your parental rights, or making plans for the future of your family, these situations can be deeply personal, and they often involve complex emotions. At A. Traub & Associates, we will treat you with compassion and respect as we help you determine the best way to approach these matters.

Our attorneys take time to truly listen to our clients' needs and concerns. We strive to build trusting relationships with our clients, helping them make informed decisions about sensitive matters. Whether you are working to resolve disputes following the breakdown of your marriage or need to protect your children's best interests while negotiating a parenting plan, we will be there for you, making sure you have the support you need.

Comprehensive Family Law Services

We handle a broad range of family law issues, including:

Divorce

The end of your marriage may be one of the most difficult times in your life. Our lawyers can provide you with guidance during your divorce, addressing matters related to your finances and property as well as child-related concerns. We will strive to resolve disputes efficiently while protecting your rights.

Allocation of Parental Responsibilities (Child Custody)

Multiple issues related to child custody may need to be addressed in a divorce or family law case. In Illinois, legal custody is referred to as the "allocation of parental responsibilities," and it addresses how parents will share decision-making authority for their children. We can help you develop a parenting plan that will serve the best interests of your children.

Visitation/Parenting Time

Physical custody or parenting time arrangements will usually need to be put in place after parents separate. Our attorneys can help you establish parenting time schedules that will allow you to maintain strong relationships with your children.

Child Support

Parents have a financial responsibility to address their children's ongoing needs. Child support orders will usually be put in place during a divorce or child custody case, and the amount that each parent will be required to pay will be based on both parents' incomes. Parenting time arrangements may also be a factor in these calculations. We will help you make sure your support orders are fair and are based on accurate income figures.

Fathers' Rights

Fathers may face challenges related to their parental rights, but they will often want to make sure they can be an important part of their children's lives. We can help protect fathers' rights by establishing legal parent/child relationships and addressing concerns related to child custody, visitation, and child support.

Grandparents' Rights

Grandparents can play a vital role in a child's upbringing. Illinois law permits grandparents to petition for visitation with grandchildren under specific circumstances. We can advocate for grandparents in these cases, helping them maintain strong bonds with their grandchildren.

Modification of Child Custody or Child Support

A family's circumstances may change after a divorce has been finalized or a child custody order has been put in place. In these situations, existing child custody or child support arrangements may need to be revisited. We can help you request or contest modifications due to changes in income, relocation, remarriage, or issues that affect your children's needs.

Parentage/Paternity

Establishing paternity is essential to ensure that parents and children will have rights regarding custody, visitation, and child support. We guide clients through the legal steps required to confirm or challenge paternity while addressing other related concerns and protecting children's best interests.

Adoption

A permanent legal relationship between a parent and child can be created through adoption. We assist with private adoptions, agency adoptions, stepparent adoptions, related adoptions, DCFS adoptions, and other types of adoption cases, ensuring that parents can meet all the necessary legal requirements to adopt children.

Guardianship of Minors

When parents are unable to care for a child due to death, serious illness, disability, or absence, a guardian may be appointed to provide for the child's well-being. We can assist with legal guardianship proceedings to protect vulnerable children and provide caregivers with the necessary legal authority.

Premarital and Postmarital Agreements

Premarital (prenup) and postmarital (postnup) agreements can define property rights and financial responsibilities for married couples, ensuring that they understand what will happen if they get divorced. We can help create clear, enforceable agreements that will protect our clients' interests while minimizing future disputes.

Civil Unions

Although Illinois now allows same-sex marriage, civil unions are another option for both same-sex and opposite-sex couples. We can provide legal guidance on the creation and dissolution of civil unions, working to protect our clients' rights in these situations.

Egg Donor Agreements and Surrogacy Contracts

While assisted reproductive technology can be beneficial for certain people or couples, these matters may involve complex legal issues. We can help draft and review egg donor agreements and surrogacy agreements to make sure they clearly define the rights, responsibilities, and expectations of all parties involved.

Mediation

Family members can take steps to resolve disputes cooperatively with the help of a neutral third party. We provide mediation services to help spouses, parents, or other parties work toward mutually acceptable solutions without the time and expense of litigation.

Contact Our Lombard Family Lawyers

To get help with family law matters in DuPage County and the surrounding areas, contact A. Traub & Associates by calling 630-426-0196. We are ready to listen to your concerns, advise you on the best approach to take during your case, and advocate for your rights and interests. From our offices in Lombard and Arlington Heights, we assist clients throughout DuPage County, Cook County, and all surrounding areas.