Oak Park Divorce Lawyers

Oak Park Divorce Lawyers

At Hammer Serna & Quinn, LLC, our Oak Park divorce lawyers are compassionate, experienced advocates for people and families. With a commitment to helping our clients find amicable, low-conflict solutions to their divorce whenever possible, we are a trial-tested family law firm that is always ready to take action to protect your best interests. To set up your initial consultation with a top-rated Oak Park divorce attorney, please contact us today. 

An Overview of Divorce in Illinois

Divorce is far from rare. There are tens of thousands of divorce petitions filed in Illinois each year—and somewhere between 40% and 50% of all marriages end in divorce. Yet, the process can still be deeply challenging for the people who have to go through it. Knowledge is power. Here are some of the most important things to keep in mind about divorce in Illinois: 

• Jurisdiction (Residency Requirement): You can get divorced in Cook County, Illinois no matter where you originally got married. To file for a divorce in Oak Park, you merely need to satisfy the state’s 90-day residency requirement. 

• No-Fault Grounds (Irreconcilable Difference): The divorce process in Illinois is future-focused—it is not about assigning any sort of official “blame” for the breakdown of the relationship. Indeed, all divorces in Illinois are now no-fault divorces. Your Illinois divorce will be based on the grounds of irreconcilable differences. 

• Equitable Distribution of Assets: Through the formal divorce process, a married couple needs to split up property, assets, and liabilities. Illinois handles these issues under the equitable distribution legal standard. The law states that each spouse is entitled to their “fair”  share of the assets. Many different factors can be considered in evaluating what is fair. The law does not require a 50/50 division of marital property. 

You Can Count On the Oak Park Divorce Lawyers at Hammer Serna & Quinn

A divorce can only be finalized once all relevant legal issues related to the marriage are resolved. At Hammer Serna & Quinn, LLC, we know that divorce is not just about the past—it is about setting you up for the future. Our Oak Park, IL divorce attorneys handle the full range of issues, including: 

• Asset division; 
• Spousal maintenance (alimony); 
• Custody & visitation (decision making/parenting time); and
• Child support.  

Speak to Our Oak Park Divorce Attorneys Today

At Hammer Serna & Quinn, LLC, our Oak Park divorce lawyers have the professional skills and family law experience that you can trust. Call us now or contact us through our website for your completely confidential initial legal consultation. We provide family and divorce representation in Oak Park and throughout Cook County.