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# DuPage County Divorce Lawyer
Divorce can be a trying time for any family, and the end of a marriage can affect many more individuals than just you. Children, relatives, and close friends may all have opinions on how the end of your relationship should look, and it can be challenging to make the decisions that are right for you.
Every divorce is unique and requires careful planning and negotiation. If you need help with a divorce in DuPage County, we are available to help you. A  from Reidy Law Office LLC can advise you throughout the process to help you make the decisions that are right for you.
## Planning for Children
If you are like most parents, there is no greater priority in your life than your children. As a result, child custody and visitation are often the most contentious issues in a divorce case. Courts in Illinois expect you and your spouse to work together to determine your children’s permanent residence as well as how you will split parental responsibilities and parenting time.
You must file either a joint or separate parenting plan outlining their responsibilities within 120 days after service of the petition for divorce or petition for allocation of parental responsibilities. This plan must meet the criteria laid out in the Illinois Code at . If a parenting plan does not meet the statutory requirements, a judge may reject it even if both parties have agreed to the terms.
## Property Division and Divorce
If you are divorcing in DuPage County, you are required to split your marital assets equitably. Part of the job of a divorce lawyer is to conduct a thorough review of the marital estate during the fact-finding portion of the case and accurately assess the value of the parties’ assets and debts.
The marital estate includes any property that the couple gained during a marriage, even if only one person purchased or used the asset. This can include anything from homes and vehicles to pension plans, bank accounts, retirement savings, and business interests.
## What Happens to Your Financial Situation?
During a marriage both partners may work and support the family or one partner may stay home and provide childcare. However, maintaining a household after a divorce often results in the same bills and only half of the income.
Recovering financially from a divorce often requires monetary support. When a marriage was long or when one spouse was financially dependent on the other, the court may order one person to pay spousal maintenance to the other person to help them get back on their feet. Depending on the situation, these support payments may be limited in duration or could continue indefinitely.
Both parties to a divorce case will also be required to provide an adequate amount of financial support for their children. In many cases, this means that one parent will be required to pay child support to the other. While parents can negotiate the terms of their parenting plan and child support to some extent, both parents must at least meet the state’s minimum guidelines for financial support to have their agreement approved by a judge.
## Contact a Divorce Attorney who Practices in DuPage County
Divorce cases require extensive negotiations to create an agreement that follows the law and can be approved by the court. Without the help of an experienced divorce lawyer, it can be difficult to create these agreements on your own. If you need help filing for divorce in DuPage County or want to prepare yourself for the possibility, speak with our TRIBE at Reidy Law Office LLC about your legal options.
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#### Competent and Caring
If you need a divorce attorney in Orland Park, give Reidy Law Office a call. Competent and caring, you know from the beginning they have your best interest at heart. They explain the entire process in a clear and concise way you can understand and trust, and make the overwhelming process of divorce manageable.
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#### They Make Divorce a Healthy Process
I love their approach to make divorce a healthy process, because it really can be. But they also don’t want you to choose it, if it’s not right for you.
#### Very Satisfied
I am very satisfied with Mr. Reidy’s representation. My case dealt with family law. My child’s father felt that he was entitled to a certain benefit, not required by law. Before talking with Mr. Reidy, I felt upset, discouraged, and defeated. After talking and meeting with Mr. Reidy, I learned that according to the law, I was not receiving the full support required by law. I received excellent representation. Mr. Reidy came to court prepared, full of knowledge and in the end, he won the case. Thanks again Mr. Reidy, for all your help.
##### – Anonymous
#### Excellent and Professional Attorney
I was very satisfied with Brian. I have been going through my tough divorce for about 4 years thanks to the failure of my first attorney that made it very difficult for Brian to finish it. He handled my case very well and kept me very informed. What I really liked about Brian also that he answered all my questions and explained everything in details which I did not get from my first attorney who I know now has been lying to me. Be careful who you choose for an attorney because it can matter in your future. I definitely recommend Brian Reidy. Thanks Brian, for all your help.
##### – Bill S.
#### Mr.Reidy is a gem!!!
A friend recommended Brian to me. I’m so impressed with him. He is extremely knowledgeable. He always has an answer for my many questions .He answers my calls and emails in a timely manner. I feel more than confident having him by my side in court. He is always looking out for what’s best for his clients. Divorce is an unfortunate circumstance but when you have such an amazing attorney it makes all the difference.
##### – Francesca
#### OUTSTANDING LAWYER
I highly recommend Brian Reidy as an attorney and as an advocate. I was very fortunate to have Brian handle my very difficult divorce. I was married for over 30years when my now ex-husband walked away from the marriage telling me to pack my bags & move in with my mother. It took two years and three months to resolve, or should I say dissolve, my very difficult marriage but thanks to Brian and his perseverance I am divorced with a very fair divorce settlement. Brian fought for me and my rights every inch of the way. He worked very hard to get this case resolved in the best possible way for me. Brian is very professional and knowledgeable and has a very comforting disposition. He always responded to my calls, questions and concerns very quickly. I cannot thank Brian enough for being my advocate through this very difficult time in my life. Brian once told me ” I have your back”. He definitely lived up to his words and then some!
##### – Wendy
#### Brian will help you!
After a long child support battle, **** was able to end the mess in a few months. I have been through seven lawyers in sixteen years for child custody / support issues and Brian is the best. Why? Great communication with his clients, honesty, knowledge of the law, and responsiveness. I have never before written a review for anything or anybody but Brian deserves this acknowledgement.