Case Types & Practice Areas

Divorce and Family Law Case Types

Most people think there is only one type of divorce: each party gets a lawyer, then the spouses contest everything in court until a judge makes a decision, at which point their divorce is final. However, most divorces do not require contested litigation, or intervention by a judge. At Conniff & Keleher, LLC, we provide guidance and expertise in several areas of family and divorce law. We evaluate your case and circumstance and provide you with all options that are available to you. Explore our family and divorce law practice areas of expertise below:

Divorce Attorney

Divorce, or dissolution of marriage, is a legal proceeding that ends a marriage. Read More

Collaborative Divorce

A collaborative divorce avoids the costs and conflict of divorce litigation by utilizing the collaborative law process. Read More

Divorce Mediation

In divorce mediation, the parties meet with an impartial trained mediator to come up with solutions for disputes in their divorce, including issues such as custody, parenting time, division of assets and debts, child support, and maintenance. Read More

What is a Negotiated Settlement?

A negotiated divorce settlement is an agreement crafted between the two parties with the assistance of their attorneys, and it is a very effective way to resolve a divorce. Read More

Civil Union Divorce

To end or dissolve a civil union, a couple must rely on the same law that a married couple relies on to dissolve their marriage; they must proceed under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Read More

Negotiated Civil Union Settlements

A negotiated civil union settlement is an agreement that is crafted between the two parties with the assistance of their attorneys. Read More

Divorce Attorney

Divorce, or dissolution of marriage, is a legal proceeding that ends a marriage. Read More

Collaborative Divorce

A collaborative divorce avoids the costs and conflict of divorce litigation by utilizing the collaborative law process. Read More

Divorce Mediation

Uncontested Divorce

An amicable divorce is one in which the parties are willing and able to negotiate regarding the major issues in their divorce. Read More

What is a Negotiated Settlement?

A negotiated divorce settlement is an agreement crafted between the two parties with the assistance of their attorneys, and it is a very effective way to resolve a divorce. Read More

Civil Union Divorce

Negotiated Civil Union Settlements

A negotiated civil union settlement is an agreement that is crafted between the two parties with the assistance of their attorneys. Read More

Divorce Attorney

Divorce, or dissolution of marriage, is a legal proceeding that ends a marriage. Read More

Child Support

Child support payments are non-deductible payments made to a parent for the purposes of assisting that parent with the expense of raising the couple’s children. Read More

Custody and Parenting Time

Child custody refers to where a child resides and who makes parental decisions for that child. Read More

Civil Union Divorce

Divorce Attorney

Divorce, or dissolution of marriage, is a legal proceeding that ends a marriage. Read More

Child Support

Child support payments are non-deductible payments made to a parent for the purposes of assisting that parent with the expense of raising the couple’s children. Read More

Maintenance

Maintenance, also known as alimony or spousal support, is a sum of money given from one partner to the other to provide for the other partner’s support during or after the divorce. Read More

Property Division

Property division in divorce refers to the separation and assignment of the parties’ assets, including bank and retirement accounts, savings, and most physical possessions. Read More

Protecting a Small Business During Divorce

Divorce can be especially complicated for small business owners, who bear a large responsibility in running and maintaining their business. Read More

Divorce Attorney

Divorce, or dissolution of marriage, is a legal proceeding that ends a marriage. Read More

Property Division

Property division in divorce refers to the separation and assignment of the parties’ assets, including bank and retirement accounts, savings, and most physical possessions. Read More

Protecting a Small Business During Divorce

Divorce can be especially complicated for small business owners, who bear a large responsibility in running and maintaining their business. Read More

Civil Union Divorce

Dissolution of Civil Unions for Small Business Owners

Dissolution of a civil union can be especially complicated for small business owners. Read More

Divorce Litigation

Civil union divorce litigation is the process of bringing legal claims before a judge and having the judge make the final decisions about issues concerning a couple’s children, their assets, and family support. Read More

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Child Support and Child Support Modification

Child support payments are payments made to a parent for the purposes of assisting that parent with the expense of raising the couple’s children. Read More

Child Support for Unmarried Parents

If parents are unmarried, the parent responsible for the child has a right to receive child support. Read More

Custody

Child custody refers to where a child resides and who makes parental decisions for that child. Read More

Establishing Paternity

Parentage actions are initiated to identify a child’s biological parent, typically the father. Read More

Relocation and Modification of Custody Agreements

Most custody judgments have clauses prohibiting the custodial parent from removing the minor child from the state. Read More

Child Support and Child Support Modification

Child support payments are payments made to a parent for the purposes of assisting that parent with the expense of raising the couple’s children. Read More

Child Support for Unmarried Parents

If parents are unmarried, the parent responsible for the child has a right to receive child support. Read More

Custody

Child custody refers to where a child resides and who makes parental decisions for that child. Read More

Establishing Paternity

Parentage actions are initiated to identify a child’s biological parent, typically the father. Read More

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Post-Civil Union Agreements

A post-civil union agreement is a contract between the parties, executed during the civil union, that addresses what will happen financially during the course of the civil union, in the event of dissolution of the civil union or the death of a party, or in other agreed upon circumstances. Read More

Postnuptial Agreements

A postnuptial agreement is a contract between the parties, executed during the marriage, that addresses what will happen financially during the course of the marriage, in the event of divorce, the death of a party, or in other agreed upon circumstances. Read More

Pre-Civil Union Agreements (Prenuptial Agreements for Civil Unions)

A pre-civil union agreement allows for an efficient distribution of assets belonging to the parties and to the union. Read More

Premarital and Prenuptial Agreements

A premarital agreement, also known as a prenuptial agreement, allows for an efficient distribution of assets belonging to the parties and to the marriage. Read More

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Post-Civil Union Agreements

Postnuptial Agreements

Pre-Civil Union Agreements (Prenuptial Agreements for Civil Unions)

A pre-civil union agreement allows for an efficient distribution of assets belonging to the parties and to the union. Read More

Premarital and Prenuptial Agreements

A premarital agreement, also known as a prenuptial agreement, allows for an efficient distribution of assets belonging to the parties and to the marriage. Read More

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Child Support And Child Support Modification

Child support payments are payments made to a parent for the purposes of assisting that parent with the expense of raising the couple’s children. Read More

Contribution to College Expenses

During the marriage, parents have no legal obligation to contribute towards the college expenses of their children. Read More

Relocation And Modification Of Custody Agreements

Most custody judgements have clauses prohibiting the custodial parent from removing the minor child from the state. Read More

Child Support And Child Support Modification

Child support payments are payments made to a parent for the purposes of assisting that parent with the expense of raising the couple’s children. Read More

Contribution to College Expenses

During the marriage, parents have no legal obligation to contribute towards the college expenses of their children. Read More

Modification of Maintenance

Maintenance, also known as alimony or spousal support, is a sum of money given from one spouse to the other to provide for the other spouse’s support during or after the divorce. Read More

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Seeking Divorce and Family Law Consuel

Whether you are thinking of or going through a divorce or dealing with another family law matter, Conniff & Keleher’s experienced attorneys are available to guide you through the legal process every step of the way. Our experience, expertise and compassion will help you arrive at the best possible outcome. Connect with us today and learn how we can help.