Chicago area Family Law Attorney, Divorce Lawyer, Child Support, Custody, Fathers Rights

Diligent Attorney Efficiently Resolves Family Law Problems in Cook, Lake and DuPage Counties

Many people have questions about their divorce or paternity cases: Who will win have primary decision-making responsibilities (formerly custody) of my children? Can I have parenting time fifty percent (50%) of the time? How will I survive financially? How much support will I pay or receive?

These are all important questions, answering these and other urgent inquiries require knowledgeable and experienced legal counsel. Annette Fernholz has decades of experience listening to clients, understanding their concerns, applying the law and developing a strategy for the best possible resolution.

Divorce and cases involving children are very stressful for parents and their children. You need skilled counsel to assist you in navigating these new changes in your life. In addition to parenting responsibilities and parenting time (formerly custody and visitation issues), we assist in establishing an equitable division of marital assets, including dividing investment and retirement accounts and valuing businesses. The firm can help clients deal with the division of marital debt, the consequences of bankruptcy including tax and mortgage liability, and we assist in establishing and maintaining child support payments.

We are adept at resolving cases through mediation and collaborative law if the case can be resolved through settlement. If not, we are successful with complicated and protracted litigation.

Make informed decisions about the dissolution of your marriage so you can move forward with your new life. If you are contemplating divorce or seeking a change in parenting responsibilities and parenting time (formerly custody or visitation) or child support, you need an experienced family law firm who can assess your situation, advise you of the law and develop a strategic plan of action.

Contact Law Offices of Annette M. Fernholz, P.C. for a consultation at 312-683-0308 or send an e-mail.

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In The News

ISBA top family law cases. The Family Law Section of the Illinois State Bar Association has noted that In re Marriage of Bostrom is one of the five most important family law cases in 2022. Annette Fernholz represented the Appellee and prevailed in the appellate court decision.
Cook County judges return to the courtroom. Post- pandemic, many Cook County judges are now required to return to the courthouse. Many court statuses are still conducted by zoom and it is expected will continue to be via zoom. Most hearings, pre-trials and hearings will be held in the court rooms.
Private mediation services are available to help resolve emergencies, an isolated issue or an entire case. Agreements of the parties reduced to a court order may be entered by the court to help advance your case. The court orders may be of a temporary nature or final disposition of an issue.

"..She has kept me focused, and encouraged me to pursue my best interests.."

"Every time I met with her, I always walked away knowing we would win, and that we did.."

"Annette helped me gain sole custody of my son. She helped me become a better parent"

"She’s down to earth and sensible and will tell you when to cut your losses.."

Diligent Attorney Efficiently Resolves Family Law Problems in Cook, Lake and DuPage Counties

Contact Law Offices of Annette M. Fernholz, P.C. for a consultation at 312-683-0308 or send an e-mail.