O'Flaherty Law

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Family Law & DivorceAttorneys at O'Flaherty Law

Our family law and divorce teams are happy to assist you with any family law issues you may be experiencing, including divorce, child custody, child support, visitation rights, maintenance awards, and adoption.

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What we offer

Family Law & Divorce Services

Adoption

Navigate the adoption process confidently with our experienced legal guidance, ensuring a smooth transition and legal compliance for your growing family. Trust us to make your adoption journey seamless.

Child Custody

Ensure the best interests of your children with our child custody services. We offer compassionate and strategic legal support to navigate custody arrangements.

Child Support

Obtain fair and accurate child support agreements with our legal expertise. We ensure your child's needs are met through comprehensive support solutions.

Cooperative Divorce

Achieve an amicable divorce with our cooperative approach. We provide mediation and legal support to ensure a fair and peaceful resolution for both parties.

Divorce & Legal Separation

Finally move on to the next chapter in your life. We offer compassionate and strategic support to help you through life's challenging moments.

Domestic Abuse

Ensure your safety with our domestic abuse legal services. We provide immediate and effective legal solutions to protect you and your loved ones.

Family Law

Resolve family legal matters with our compassionate and skilled attorneys. We offer comprehensive services for divorce, custody, support, and more.

Family Mediation

Achieve peaceful resolutions through family mediation services. Learn how mediation services can resolve disputes and reach mutually beneficial agreements.

Orders Of Protection

Ensure your safety with our orders of protection services. We provide immediate and effective legal solutions to secure protective orders against threats.

Paternity

Establish paternity and secure your rights with our legal assistance. We provide comprehensive support for paternity testing, rights, and obligations to protect your family's interests.

Spousal Maintenance & Alimony

Secure fair spousal maintenance and alimony agreements with our legal expertise. We offer strategic support to protect your financial interests post-divorce.

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The purpose of a consultation is to determine whether our firm is a good fit for your legal needs. Our initial consultation is a $400 flat fee. Although we often discuss expected results and costs, our attorneys do not give legal advice unless and until you choose to retain us. We take your legal matters very seriously, which is why with each consultation we strive to ensure you feel confident about the future of your case.

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Our Family Law & Divorce attorneys service the following areas

  • Chicago, IL
  • Des Plaines, IL
  • Palatine, IL
  • Elgin, IL
  • Lake Forest, IL
  • Joliet, IL
  • Lake in the Hills, IL
  • Rockford, IL

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+1 (463) 202-0721

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Hours of Operation

Monday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
Expertise Best Child Support Lawyers in Chicago 201710 Best 2016 Client Satisfaction American Institute of Family Law AttorneysAvvo Clients' Choice 2016 DivorceRising Stars Kevin P. O'Flaherty SuperLawyers.com10 Best Law Firm 2018 Client Satisfaction American Institute of Legal Counsel40 Under Forty

Not All Family Law Lawyers Are The Same

Family law issues are sensitive and often emotionally charged, and they call for a particular kind of experience and care. When you are working through a family law matter or considering adding a member to your family, having a trusted, experienced advocate on your side makes the entire process easier to bear.

The family law attorneys at O'Flaherty Law are the team you want beside you, whatever your individual goal. What sets our team apart is that we take the time to listen, answer your questions quickly, and work hard to reach the result you are hoping for. From pre-marital agreements to adoption to divorce and custody disputes, our attorneys bring years of experience across the full range of family law issues and will guide you toward the best possible outcome.

Our Team Will Guide You Through Each Step of Your Family Law Case

While there are many family law attorneys to choose from, the decision is not one to take lightly. Having an experienced family law attorney at your side during your case makes all the difference. Our team will provide you with a clear strategy outlining each step of your case along with regular status updates, and we keep an open-door communication policy so you always feel informed.

With a reputation built on personalized service, our attorneys stay beside you every step of the way, explaining what to expect and how best to achieve your goals.

What to Expect from Your O'Flaherty Law Family Attorney

The team at O'Flaherty Law will never leave you wondering where your case stands or what to expect from the attorney handling it. Along with regular communication and a detailed explanation of the issues in your matter, our team is experienced in the full range of family law issues, including the following:

  • Divorce and legal separation
  • Child custody
  • Child support, enforcement, modification
  • Visitation issues
  • Spousal Support / alimony
  • Division of marital property (assets and debts)
  • Parental relocation
  • Paternity suit
  • Pre-Martial agreements
  • Adoption
  • Surrogacy
  • Domestic Partnerships / Civil Unions

Navigating Divorce and Legal Separation With Your Family Law Attorney

Navigating divorce legal separation with family law attorney

Whether you want to file for divorce or legal separation, O'Flaherty Law can assist you with either. The process for the two is broadly similar — establishing residency, filing a petition, and asking for a court order — with the difference being that you remain legally married at the end of a legal separation.

Divorce

If you are ready to file for divorce, O'Flaherty Law is experienced in the entire process, including post-judgment orders. Your attorney will prepare you to file, explain the likely timeline and when the process should be final, and represent you if the divorce is contested and needs to be litigated.

Legal Separation

If you are not ready to divorce but want a separate life from your spouse, O'Flaherty Law can help you petition the court for a legal separation. While you remain legally married, it is important to include the right terms in the order so that you and any minor children are adequately cared for.

Child Protection Proceedings and Juvenile Law Cases

Child protection and juvenile law

Child Protection Proceedings

If the state suspects child abuse or neglect, it may begin child protection proceedings, often including home visits and interviews to determine whether a child should remain in the home. You have the right to hire an attorney to advocate for you and your family and to help resolve the situation so you can return to everyday life with your family intact.

Juvenile Law Cases

Children make mistakes, and some need more help than others. Thankfully, most juvenile justice systems focus on rehabilitation rather than punishment. The system works differently from adult court, and your O'Flaherty Law attorney can provide the guidance you and your child need to navigate it successfully.

Establishing Paternity and Fighting for Your Paternity Rights

Paternity rights family law

If you have a child with someone you are not married to, paternity is not automatically assumed and must be formally established to enforce legal rights. If you are the father, you are entitled to establish your legal rights and to have a meaningful relationship with the child. If you are a mother seeking support, you have a right to pursue it on behalf of your child. When the other parent resists or denies paternity, the attorneys at O'Flaherty Law can help you explore the best course of action.

Protective Order and Domestic Abuse Cases

Restraining order domestic abuse

Protective Orders

If you are being threatened or abused, O'Flaherty Law can help you obtain the order of protection you need to stay safe. Orders of protection can require an abuser to keep a certain distance, refrain from contacting you, and protect any children you share. If you feel unsafe or have been abused, you should not wait to seek protection, and our team can help you get the order as quickly as possible and make sure it is properly enforced.

Domestic Abuse Cases

Domestic abuse occurs when someone who lives with you physically hurts you or threatens to. If you are being hurt or threatened, call 911. When it is time to prove your case in court, you need an experienced lawyer beside you. From the initial temporary order of protection to the in-person hearing where it can be made long-term or permanent, the attorneys at O'Flaherty Law will work to help keep you and your family safe.

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