Geneva, IL Divorce and Family Law Lawyer

Kane County Family Law Attorney

Serrano Hanson & Hurtado, LLC handles all types of divorce and family law matters throughout Kane County, DuPage County, Kendall County, and DeKalb County. The team at our firm has decades of combined experience, and we can provide strong, effective representation at critical junctures in your life.

Divorce

Our divorce practice areas include but are not limited to the following:

• Alimony/Maintenance: Illinois law has specific guidelines that are used when addressing spousal maintenance. We work to help our clients ensure that the appropriate amount and duration of support will be calculated based on the spouses' incomes and the length of the marriage.
• Division of Marital Assets and Property: Under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (750 ILCS 5/), property division in our state is meant to be equitable. In other words, marital assets should be divided based on what is fair as opposed to merely dividing property equally.
• Child Support: Under Illinois law (750 ILCS 5/505), child support is calculated using specific guidelines based on the number of children and the parents' incomes.
• Child Custody: The Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (750 ILCS 5/) governs child custody in our state. Illinois courts take into account many different factors when deciding matters such as sole or joint custody, but the primary focus is the best interests of the child. Our experienced divorce lawyers can discuss your options when it comes to child custody.
• Child Visitation: Both parents are entitled to spend time with their children on a regular basis. Our family lawyers can make sure your rights as a mother or father are protected.
• Complex Custody Cases: Some custody cases are relatively straightforward, while others involve extremely complex matters. You should always discuss your child custody case with a family lawyer.
• High Net Worth Divorce: High-asset divorces come with a number of complications, and our divorce lawyers can help to navigate these complex matters.
• Preservation of Assets in Divorce: Illinois requires that marital property be subject to equitable division. In many cases, spouses may have maintained separate property that they want to preserve. Our experienced divorce lawyers can help.
• Tax Issues in Divorce: Complex tax matters arise in many divorces, and particularly in high net worth cases. Our experienced family lawyers can assist you in all tax issues related to your divorce.

Family Law

In Illinois, family law includes numerous cases beyond divorce proceedings. Indeed, family law encompasses nearly every issue that involves a legal matter related to the family.

At Serrano Hanson & Hurtado, LLC, we have experience assisting clients in many different aspects of family law, including but not limited to the following:

• Mediation: Mediation is a type of alternative dispute resolution that can be extremely beneficial in divorce cases.
• Guardian Ad Litem: In divorce cases, custody cases, and other situations, a guardian ad litem (GAL) helps to determine the best interests of the child. Our firm has an experienced GAL who can assist your family today.
• Adoption: Adoption allows an adult to become the legal parent of a minor child or, in some cases, an adult, with all of the parental rights afforded to biological parents. In our state, adoption is governed by the Illinois Adoption Act (750 ILCS 50/).
• Post-Decree Modification and Enforcement: Circumstances after a divorce can change, and a separated couple may need to change the terms of parenting time or alimony payments or enforce said terms.
• Parentage and Visitation: Determining parental rights and visitation rights can be a complicated matter in family law cases. Our experienced family attorneys can help.
• Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements: These agreements can help couples of any income level negotiate the rights and responsibilities each has during the marriage. Some issues, including child support, are non-negotiable. The Illinois Uniform Premarital Agreement Act (750 ILCS 10/) governs prenuptial agreements.
• Domestic Violence and Orders of Protection: The Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986 (750 ILCS 60/) allows victims of domestic violence to seek orders of protection from their abusers, as well as other remedies.

Additional Legal Representation

Our firm also assists clients with other important matters, including:

• Criminal/Traffic Defense: A conviction on your record can hurt your reputation and career opportunities. The lawyers at Serrano Hanson & Hurtado, LLC can advocate for you in front of a judge.
• Residential Real Estate: Purchasing real estate is a massive undertaking, and it should be done with due caution. Our attorneys can perform title searches and assist with foreclosures as well as short sales.
• Estate Planning: We can help create wills and powers of attorney, and we can also assist with the probate process and help establish guardianship.
• Other Practice Areas: The attorneys at Serrano Hanson & Hurtado, LLC can help clients with contracts and deeds, and we can also provide representation in personal injury cases.

Contact Our Kane County Family Law Attorneys

If you require representation in a family law matter, or if you have other legal concerns, contact the experienced Kane County lawyers at Serrano Hanson & Hurtado, LLC today to learn more about how we can assist with your case. We represent clients throughout Kane County and other nearby areas. Contact us today at 630-844-8781 to schedule a free consultation.