Lake County and Cook County Contested Divorce Lawyers
When faced with the prospect of a divorce, you want an attorney who will be compassionate and attentive to your needs while being aggressive at resolving your issues. The Chicago family law attorneys of Lois Kulinsky & Associates, Ltd., have more than 30 years of experience helping thousands of Illinois people get the divorces they need.
"Ms. Kulinsky creatively picked up the pieces from a previous, highly touted attorney who mishandled my unpleasant divorce. Ms. Kulinsky should have been my initial advocate." - Dan F. - Riverwoods, IL. More testimonials.
Our fees are affordable and designed to fit your budget. We maximize every dollar by working as a team. You can pay with credit cards or through an installment plan. We cover all aspects of divorce, including:
- Divorce
- Property division
- Child custody and visitation
- Child support
- Alimony
- Post-decree matters
- Domestic violence, orders of protection and restraining orders
Divorce, Orders of Protection and Restraining Orders
Either during a divorce or leading up to a divorce it is often necessary to obtain orders of protection. Restraining orders are also an option during the divorce process. We can assist in determining which one is most appropriate, obtaining it quickly and efficiently.
Orders of protection are the more severe of the options, designed to protect against domestic violence in all of its forms, from physical abuse to harassment. Restraining orders are used more commonly during the divorce process, not just as a means of protecting against domestic violence, but as a means of protecting marital assets.
Uncontested Divorce and Contested Divorce
In Illinois, a divorce is technically known as dissolution of marriage. Divorces come in two basic forms: contested and uncontested.
In a contested divorce, the spouses do not agree on the terms of the divorce. Both sides hire their own attorney. It is the role of their attorneys to negotiate a settlement on their behalf. If a settlement cannot be reached, a contested divorce will go to trial in court. We know our way around a courtroom. In fact, Lois Kulinsky has more than 30 years of experience in courts throughout Illinois, achieving successful results in countless cases and earning the nickname "The Bulldog in Pantyhose."
In an uncontested divorce, the spouses come to an agreement on all the terms of the divorce, from child custody to alimony. There is no need to hire more than one attorney. Our attorneys can prepare all documents necessary to make the divorce official. And we can do so for a flat fee instead of the hourly rates involved in a contested divorce.
Learn more about divorce by reviewing the resources offered on this website, including a family law FAQ and many family law articles written by our attorneys.
Contact Us for a Free Half-Hour Initial Consultation
Contact us to speak with our Chicago divorce attorneys. For your convenience, our main office is in Wheeling and we also have an office in Libertyville. Free half-hour initial consultations are available for new clients.
