Areas of Practice

Dissolution of Marriage

 

Dissolution of marriage, commonly called a divorce, is the formal, legal ending of a marriage by a court. A dissolution of marriage completely ends the legal relationship between spouses and includes property distribution, spousal support, child custody and child support. The dissolution of marriage can be uncontested (both parties agree on all terms) or contested (the parties do not agree on all terms. The attorneys at Shepherd Law, LLC can assist you in all steps of the Dissolution of Marriage process.

Child Custody

 

If there are children born to the marriage or relationship, the parties will have to work out issues relating to child custody. This includes where the children live and parenting time (formerly known as visitation) of the noncustodial parent. This agreement may also need to be modified at different times due to life changes. The attorneys at Shepherd Law, LLC can assist you in all steps of the Child Custody process.

Child Support

 

Child support is an important step in making sure parents are fulfilling their child-rearing duties. Child support includes financial support for basic needs of the children, such as housing, food and clothing. It can also include costs related to transportation, school expenses, extracurricular activities and medical care. Setting the appropriate amount for child support is a critical step in the dissolution process. The attorneys at Shepherd Law, LLC can assist you in all steps of the Child Support process.

Adoption

 

Adoption is a very exciting and stressful time for a family. In Illinois, there are specific procedural steps that must be followed to complete the adoption process. The attorneys at Shepherd Law, LLC can assist you in all steps of the Adoption process.