Divorce

Chicago, Illinois Divorce Lawyer

Honest ◦ Straightforward ◦ Experienced

Chicago divorce lawyer Van A. Schwab offers Illinois residents the benefit of more than 28 years of experience representing men, women, and children in family law matters. To schedule a consultation with Illinois divorce lawyer Van A. Schwab, contact the law firm through this Web site or by calling 847-208-4569 (in Skokie) or 312-372-4569 (in Chicago).

Spousal Support ◦ Property Division ◦ Child Custody ◦ Child Support

A thorough understanding of all aspects of divorce informs Mr. Schwab's approach to meeting clients' needs honestly and affordably. A variety of issues need to be resolved in a divorce, including the division of marital property, deciding where the children will live and the amount of time they will spend with each parent, and the amount of child support and spousal support, if any, which should be paid by one of the spouses. Mr. Schwab capably handles all legal issues involved in divorce cases, including:

Spousal Support / Alimony: After the breakup of a marriage, one spouse may be incapable of financial self-support because of a physical or mental disability or because he or she lacks adequate education, training, or work experience. In some divorces, one spouse may have a much higher earning capacity than the other spouse who stayed home to care for minor children or run the couple's household. Illinois divorce law allows a court to award spousal support (also known as alimony) to a spouse after considering all pertinent factors. Spousal support is generally more likely to be awarded in long-term marriages than in short-term marriages and can be temporary or permanent.

Property Division: A couple's marital property must be divided as part of the divorce and outstanding debts must be divided as well. Generally, the court will order a fair and equitable distribution of a property accumulated during the marriage. Attorney Schwab assists couples divide all real and personal property including: the marital residence; vacation homes; checking and savings accounts; stocks, bonds and other investments; IRAs, pensions and other retirement accounts; furniture and household goods; and other assets.

Closely Held Business Division: Property division is a lot more difficult when one or both spouses have an interest in a closely held business, such as a professional medical or dental practice or a family-owned business. Attorney Schwab is adept at business valuation, business division and business buy-out issues which can arise in a divorce. When experts are needed to evaluate or develop compelling arguments in complex property division matters, including cases involving high assets and complex business investments, Mr. Schwab is prepared to act promptly and effectively.

Child Custody: In divorces involving children, custody and visitation can be a hotly contested issue. Van Schwab can explain the differences between joint and sole custody, physical (or residential custody) and legal custody. He works hard to help clients obtain a parenting arrangement which is in the best interests of both the parents and the children.

Child Support: Supporting the child or children born during a marriage is both parents' responsibility. Attorney Schwab can help clients identify and properly calculate both parents' incomes and fights for fair child support awards on behalf of his client. Child support issues can also include payment of health and dental insurance, day care costs, orthodontia, private school tuition, the costs of a college education, and other child-related expenses.

Collaborative Divorce ◦ Mediation ◦ Traditional Divorce Litigation

Mr. Schwab has developed an ability to screen cases for what is and isn't feasible, and counsel potential clients accordingly. In particular, his experience allows him to advise clients with confidence as to when it is best to settle rather than go to court in pursuit of an uncertain outcome. In order to give the best possible legal service in every divorce case, he has received up-to-date training in divorce mediation and collaborative family law.

Contact family law attorney Van A. Schwab through this Web site, or by calling 847-208-4569 (in Skokie) or 312-372-4569 (in Chicago). We offer flexible hours, a free initial consultation (first 30 minutes), and accept MasterCard and Visa. Schedule an appointment today.

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