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Family Law
Hortsman Law family law attorneys are experienced in all areas of family legal issues including divorce, child custody and equitable distribution.
Divorce and property division can be emotional and difficult. Hortsman Law has the experience to guide you through the process. Our family law attorneys understand what is at stake and will provide candid advice on your rights and resolve issues in the most cost effective manner possible.
Hortsman Law litigates family cases involving issues such as spousal support, child custody, equitable distribution, child support, division of pensions and other retirement accounts.
Our family lawyers can handle all your divorce needs including contested and uncontested actions. Hortsman Law has represented clients in complex divorces involving high net worth individuals, retirements plans (pensions), businesses, family owned companies and closely held corporations.
We handle the difficult times in our client’s lives with compassion to complete their family legal matters as quickly, cost effectively and favorably as possible.
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Family Law Frequently Asked Questions
There is no mandated separation period in Illinois. You may have to live separately and apart from your spouse for six months if you or they do not agree to the divorce. The court will assume there are irreconcilable differences after that period has passed. You don’t have to physically separate yourself from your spouse, but you must maintain a degree of separation.
Divorce cases generally do reach a settlement before going to court. If you and your spouse can come to an agreement on all of the issues, you don’t have to go to trial. You will still be required to appear in court at least once, however, so that the final divorce terms may be approved. While both of you have the right to attend the final hearing, only one of you is required to be present.
A neutral proxy mediates when two spouses going through a divorce meet with a third party. The mediator tries to encourage compromise between the couple during mediation sessions in order to reach an agreement outside of court. When a married couple is having difficulties with child-related issues, the court generally requires them to go through mediation.
Yes. Even if you and your spouse agree to all terms that involve the children, you will have to attend a parenting education class if your divorce involves kids. In most situations, classes are offered online or in person.
No. Even if you and your spouse agree to all terms of the divorce, you cannot use the same lawyer. Your family lawyer will represent your best interests, while your spouse’s lawyer will represent theirs. Representing you both creates a conflict of interest and so, you should each hire your own divorce lawyer.
When divorce proceedings begin in Illinois, you are not required to employ a lawyer. Even if you and your spouse agree on everything, you should still consult with an attorney. Our experienced attorneys can advise you on the law as it pertains to your situation and ensure that your rights are safeguarded at all times.