Illinois Family Law and Divorce

Divorce and Divorce Mediation ● Child Custody and Support ● Women's Rights in Divorce

There is no doubt that divorce is stressful, challenging, and filled with uncertainty. This is a period of change, and it's normal to feel both anxious and hopeful. Your attitude and the support you receive through the process of divorce will have a great impact on your experience of the divorce process—as will the attorney you choose.

At the Kirby Law Firm, we are here to help you get through this challenging time with sound legal advice, options of litigation or divorce mediation, and dedication to getting you the resources you need. Illinois family law attorney Phillip Kirby is a court-approved mediator available to conduct or participate in mediation with family law clients.

Contact our Springfield or Mason City law office to schedule an appointment. Attorney Kirby represents clients in a wide range of family law cases, including:

• Divorce (mediation or litigation) and marital property division
• Child custody and visitation
• Grandparents' rights to visitation
• Child support, enforcement of child support orders, and child support modifications
• Legal establishment of paternity
• Adoption

Women's Rights in Divorce

The financial impact of divorce is often greater for women. Women who have been out of the workforce are at a disadvantage, but even working women may bear an unfair burden because of lower incomes and the financial needs of children.

As a divorce lawyer, Mr. Kirby pays special attention to the current and future financial needs of women clients. At Kirby Law Office, our goal is to help you regain your financial footing so you can move toward the future with optimism.

That begins with a careful evaluation of your current and future financial needs, the proper valuation of your shared and non-marital property, and a thorough review of the needs of your children. It ends with dedicated and aggressive representation in court or mediation to help you achieve your goals in marital property division, spousal support, and child support.

Men, Divorce, and Child Custody

The greatest fear many men have in the divorce process is the loss of their relationship with their children. The courts have consistently moved toward more equal treatment of men and women in custody and visitation decisions, but inequality still persists. Your rights to your children are best safeguarded by working with an experienced attorney who is dedicated to helping you reach your goals. Contact Attorney Kirby now to find out what he and our firm can do to help you.

Grandparents' Rights to Visitation with their Grandchildren

In Illinois, grandparents do have some rights to visitation with their grandchildren, but those rights are somewhat limited and you must take action if you want to protect them. Contact our office to learn more.