Family Law

Illinois Family Law Representation

Family law matters involve some of the most personal and financially significant legal issues individuals encounter.

Black Ballard McDonald P.C. represents clients in divorce, property settlement, child custody and parenting matters, paternity proceedings, modifications, adoption, prenuptial agreements, and post-judgment proceedings.

Divorce and Property Matters

Divorce can involve far more than legally ending a marriage.

Depending upon the circumstances, the parties may need to address ownership and division of property, financial obligations, and issues involving children.

Our attorneys help clients understand the legal issues involved and work toward resolving those matters through negotiation or court proceedings when necessary.

Child Custody and Parenting Issues

When parents separate or divorce, decisions concerning their children can become a central issue.

Illinois law uses concepts such as allocation of parental responsibilities and parenting time, although many individuals searching for legal assistance continue to use terms such as child custody.

Our attorneys assist clients with parenting-related matters and disputes involving children.

Paternity

Paternity proceedings can be necessary to legally establish a parent-child relationship and address related parental rights and responsibilities.

Our attorneys represent clients in paternity matters and related proceedings.

Modification and Post-Judgment Proceedings

A family law case does not necessarily end when the court enters a final judgment.

Changes in circumstances or disagreements concerning existing orders can result in additional legal proceedings.

Black Ballard McDonald P.C. assists clients with modifications and other post-judgment matters when additional court involvement becomes necessary.

Prenuptial Agreements

A prenuptial agreement allows prospective spouses to address certain financial and property issues before marriage.

Our attorneys assist clients with preparing and reviewing prenuptial agreements designed to clearly document the parties' intentions and legal arrangements.

Adoption

The firm also provides legal assistance with adoption proceedings. Adoption involves specific legal procedures designed to establish the legal parent-child relationship, and our attorneys assist clients through the required process.

For parents who share parenting time, OurChildInfo.com provides an online repository of all parental communication, giving both parents a single, organized place to exchange and keep messages about their children. Keeping co-parenting communication in one record can help reduce misunderstandings and provide a clear history if questions later arise concerning parental responsibilities or parenting time.