Homewood, IL Family Lawyers

Trusted Lawyers for Divorce, Child Custody, and More in Homewood, Illinois

Navigating family law issues can be challenging, but with help from a skilled and experienced attorney, you can make sure your rights are protected, and you can resolve the disputes that you may encounter. At The Foray Hurst Firm, we work with Black families and other clients in Homewood, Illinois, providing compassionate legal guidance and effective representation. Our attorneys understand the specific issues that may affect Black clients, and we provide strong representation to protect your rights and address your needs.

Divorce Representation

If you are planning to get a divorce, you will need to address multiple types of legal concerns. Our lawyers are ready to work closely with you to resolve key issues such as:

• Property Division: In an Illinois divorce, marital property should be divided fairly, but you will not be required to split everything down the middle. Our attorneys can help you understand the best ways to handle different types of assets, including real estate, retirement accounts, business interests, and personal property.
• Spousal Maintenance (Alimony): One spouse may be required to provide financial support to the other based on factors such as income, the duration of your marriage, and each party's earning capacity. Our lawyers can help you determine whether you are eligible to receive spousal support or whether you may need to make payments to your spouse. We can help put arrangements in place that will protect your financial stability while recognizing the realities faced by many Black women and men in the workforce.

Child Custody and Child Support for Divorcing or Unmarried Parents

Parents may need to address issues related to their children when getting divorced, but in many Black families, parents may be unmarried, and they may have children with multiple partners. Our attorneys can help you negotiate child custody agreements that are based on your family's circumstances and account for your children's specific needs.

We will work with you to create a parenting plan that fully addresses the allocation of parental responsibilities. Depending on your situation, sole custody by one parent may be appropriate, or you may share decision-making responsibilities with your former partner. Your parenting plan will also include a parenting time schedule, setting expectations for when children will live or stay with each parent.

We can also help you put child support arrangements in place to ensure that you and the other parent are both contributing to your child's needs. We will make sure all factors are considered when addressing child support obligations for people who have children with multiple partners, and we will advocate for solutions that will provide for your children's ongoing needs. If necessary, we can also help you take steps to enforce child support orders and collect any amounts that are owed.

Addressing Other Family Law Issues

The Foray Hurst Firm supports clients through a wide range of family-related legal matters, including:

• Paternity: Establishing legal parentage is essential for enforcing child support and securing parental rights. Our lawyers work with both mothers and fathers to initiate or respond to paternity actions while also addressing related matters involving child custody or child support.
• Domestic Violence and Orders of Protection: When a family member has been the victim of abuse, they may need to take legal action to ensure that they can stay safe. Our attorneys can help you file a request for an order of protection and take steps to ensure that you and your children are protected from harm. We can also defend you if you have been wrongly accused of abuse while working to protect your parental rights.
• Adoption: Parents can provide lasting stability for children who need loving homes, or blended families may use adoption to establish permanent parent/child relationships. Our lawyers work with stepparents, grandparents, and other family members to complete legal adoptions successfully.
• Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements: These agreements can help couples clarify their financial expectations before or during their marriages and make decisions about how divorce-related issues will be handled. Our attorneys can help ensure that these agreements are valid and enforceable while helping to avoid future conflicts.

Contact Our Homewood, Illinois Family Law Attorneys

If you are facing a family law matter in Homewood, Illinois, The Foray Hurst Firm can provide you with legal representation to help you resolve your concerns and achieve your goals. With our understanding of the Black community, we can make sure your specific needs will be addressed during your case. Contact our Homewood divorce and child custody lawyers at 312-702-1293 to schedule a consultation today.