Family Lawyer Assisting Clients in Chicago, Illinois
Going through a divorce or a contentious child custody case can be extremely demanding in terms of time and emotional energy. You should not have to face any family law issue on your own when an experiencedChicago family lawyer can help with your case. At Arami Law, we are dedicated to providing personalized representation to each of our clients and working tirelessly to achieve a favorable result in every case we take. Our attorneys are committed to serving as experienced advocates to clients throughout the Chicago area, and one of our lawyers can speak with you today about your family law matter.
Handling Family Law Cases in Chicago
At Arami Law, we regularly assist clients with numerous family law matters, including but not limited to the following:
Getting divorced: Under theIllinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (IMDMA), to be eligible for divorce, or the dissolution of marriage, a party only needs to show a requirement of “irreconcilable differences.” This is a “no fault” divorce petition, and it is the only way to dissolve your marriage in Chicago. Once you have lived separate and apart from your spouse for six months, there is a presumption that you have met that requirement.
Alimony or spousal maintenance: Courts make decisions about whether spousal maintenance is appropriate in each case. In other words, there is no “one size fits all” formula for determining whether spousal maintenance should be awarded. Instead, the court looks at many different factors when it comes to this conclusion. When spousal maintenance is appropriate, if the married couple earns less than $250,000 collectively per year, the court has guidelines to follow for making a decision about the amount and duration of the payments.
Property distribution: Illinois follows a theory of “equitable distribution” when it divides marital property. To clarify, the court will divide property in a way that is equitable to both of the parties, taking into account a number of different factors. Both marital assets and debts are subject to division, but separate property will not be divided.
Allocation of parental responsibilities: Instead of award legal and physical custody, the IMDMA now sees the parent-child relationship as one in terms of “parental responsibilities” and “parenting time.” Parental responsibilities include the parent’s right to make important decisions about the child’s upbringing, as well as the parent’s right to provide caretaking functions for the child. When the court allocates parental responsibilities, this is called an “allocation judgment.” If parents can agree to certain parental responsibilities, they can develop a “parenting plan” instead of an allocation judgment.
Child support: Illinois no longer bases the child support obligation on the noncustodial parent’s income. Instead, the state has started using the “income shares” model for child support. In this model, the court combines both parents’ incomes and uses that total amount to determine the support obligation for the child.
Modifications: If you need to modify a parenting plan, a child support order, or another court order, our Chicago family lawyers can help.
We also assist clients with high asset divorce cases, grandparents’ rights issues, relocation, paternity, premarital agreements, and many other legal issues affecting the family.
Contact a Chicago Family Law Attorney
If you need assistance with your case, afamily lawyer in Chicago can help.Contact Arami Law to discuss your options with an experienced advocate.
Kourosh Arami and his attorneys have always helped me with everything pertaining to my divorce. The experience was pleasant and professional during and after the divorce finalized. In my most recent conversations with Attorney Arami and his team, regarding a custody issue, his office provided sound and excellent advice. He and his attorneys helped guide me through a complicated mediation and provided the best strategy and approach. I would highly recommend Kourosh and his team if you’re looking for an honest, realistic and “fight for you” type of family attorney.
Drew V.
I had the pleasure of working with Kourosh recently, and I couldn't be more impressed. His professionalism, expertise, and dedication to my case were unparalleled. He handled every aspect with precision and kept me informed throughout the process. I highly recommend Kourosh Arami for anyone in need of exceptional legal representation.
Kish J.
I had a great experience through this, Lawyer, Arami is firm, strong, gives good counsel, and gets things done in an efficient and fast manner. I was in a tough spot and he gave me the confidence and assurances I needed to feel better about the whole process. Highly recommend!
Danya S.
After speaking to so many lawyers we came across Arami Law speaking to Kourosh was so welcoming, straight forward to the point, he was able to answer all my questions and felt comfortable speaking to him. Arami Law did such an excellent job representing my husband in his child support case we are satisfied with the outcome he helped us in every petition asked and went above and beyond to help him… I definitely recommend Kourosh for any case, child support, divorce etc. we are so grateful and pleased with the outcome.. Blessings.
Nidia R.
Divorce is extremely difficult. Throughout the 2 1/2 year process Kourosh was there fighting for me the entire way. He wasn't just my divorce lawyer, he was also supportive, caring and I could not have persevered without him and his team. I am forever grateful. If you have a difficult case, I would not hesitate to hire Arami law.
Nicole M.
I had the pleasure of working with Attorney Arami! I could not be more pleased with the legal assistance and guidance I received. He was knowledgeable and capable of explaining the various steps involved in a divorce, and he provided me with clear and realistic expectations. I highly recommend him and his team for anyone seeking a highly experienced and dedicated divorce attorney. The rating they received from their peers is deserved, and I am very happy with the outcome they were able to achieve.
Robert G.
Arami Law did an outstanding job representing me in my divorce. Kourosh got me what I wanted and more, I would definitely recommend to anyone that is going through a divorce, he’s an aggressive and very professional attorney. Thanks to Kourosh and his team for making this a smooth process.
Judith P.
Thank you Kourosh- I absolutely recommend Kourosh to be on your team when you are fighting for justice. You can always count on him to pull you through, I am a witness. Kourosh, keep on doing what you are doing, we need you.
Oswald
After a bad breakup, Child support and custody battles can be time consuming and frustrating. Arami law helped me through this process and always gave me the comfort of knowing my case was in great hands. Taking the time to explain things as detailed as possible and guiding me through the process. Having a great lawyer that actually cares about clients and what they really want is super hard to find nowadays. Forever grateful for the dedication Arami law and staff showed from day one.
Orlando G.
Kourosh and his team are just amazing! He represented my case in the best way possible. If you need an "aggressive", professional, and communicative lawyer, Kourosh is your guy. His expertise, knowledge, and experience is outstanding. CASE WON! Thank you Kourosh