Many people say that their wedding day was the happiest, or at least one of the happiest days of their lives. Unfortunately, often times the ensuing marriage doesn’t match the same joy of that festive wedding day.
It’s sad, but it’s true, that approximately 40 to 50 percent of married couples in the United States end their relationship with divorce.
While there are certainly many different reasons why couples end their marriage, there is one thing they all have in common when they choose to divorce – they will need lawyers.
Divorce is a legal issue and one of many that fall under the jurisdiction of family law. Thankfully, professionals in that field can help you during what’s certain to be one of the most stressful times in your life.
Pursuing a divorce isn’t complicated. Once you’ve made this decision, you should consult with an attorney. They can answer your questions and guide you. So many things will need to be addressed, including spousal support, splitting marital property, child custody, child support, and more.
Franks Gerkin Ponitz Greeley is one of the firms that can help address your family law needs. Located in Marengo, they have been helping thousands of Northern Illinois clients receive favorable outcomes in their legal challenges.
In addition to divorce, they can assist you with many of the other legal topics of family law, including guardianship, adoption, paternity, dependency, mediation and domestic violence/restraining orders.
Addressing the aforementioned issues isn’t something you can do on your own, so contacting professionals, such as Franks Gerkin Ponitz Greeley, is always a good way to get started.
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