Divorce

Barrington, Illinois, Divorce and Marital Separation

For experienced and insightful representation in a divorce case in Lake County, DuPage County, or western Cook County, contact a lawyer at the family law firm of Thomas W. Hunter, Attorney at Law.

We handle divorce cases of all ranges of complexity from the uncontested dissolution of short-term marriages with no children, to divorces of affluent couples with difficult property division or spousal maintenance issues. No matter where your case falls along this spectrum, you can count on attentive and responsive client service. We pride ourselves on our ability and commitment to return every client's call within 24 hours.

It is not just common courtesy that keeps us in close contact with our clients. With a practice focused on divorce since 1974, Thomas Hunter understands that effective representation in divorce cases depends on absolute confidence between the attorney and the client. As a result, our lawyers work hard to establish trust so that you feel comfortable with planning for your future beyond marriage, a new relationship with your children as a single or remarried parent, and thinking rationally about the hard choices you will have to make in resolving the issues that your divorce will present.

We will help you in defining the problems that are likely to arise in your divorce case and in identifying your priorities. We then advise you of your legal options for action. With a solid understanding of your rights and obligations under Illinois family law, you will be in a position to make choices that not only can resolve any immediate problems, but will also serve your interests and your family in the long run.

In some cases, we will advise clients that they will be better off with a marital separation agreement as a useful alternative to divorce. This situation can arise when the spouses are older and one spouse needs to retain an interest in the other's Social Security benefits or payments under certain other government programs.

When divorce is inevitable, however, our lawyers will do a great deal to protect and advance your interests in the resolution of issues concerning alimony, visitation and custody of the children, child support, and the just distribution of the marital property. Our experience and understanding of the law can represent a significant advantage to you both in negotiations and in court. We will do everything possible to help you through your transition of divorce to opportunities you will encounter moving forward.

At the law firm of Thomas W. Hunter, Attorney at Law, we offer free initial consultations to clients who live primarily in the western and northern suburbs of Chicago. Contact us to learn how we can help you overcome the challenges of divorce.