Experienced, Compassionate Cook County Divorce Lawyers

Few things in life are more difficult than a divorce. The Cook County divorce lawyers of Linda K. Schneider & Associates can help you through the process patiently and compassionately, while working hard to get you what you need.

Uncontested vs. Contested Divorces

In Illinois, divorces can either be uncontested or contested. With more than 18 years of combined experience, our attorneys can help clients with any type of uncontested and contested divorce, of any complexity.

Uncontested divorces are less expensive and take less time, but are unfortunately rare. They involve much more than simply agreeing to have a divorce on the basis of irreconcilable differences. The couple must agree upon every aspect of the separation, from child custody and child support to spousal support and the division of assets and debts.

Contested divorces are more common, and do not necessarily require going to court. Many are resolved through negotiation and settlement. Our attorneys strive to find a settlement, so as to save our clients money and stress, but can take a case to court if need be.

Community vs. Non-Community Property

The division of assets in a divorce can be complex, and can be the source of many disputes. Community property is property gained during the marriage, and thus should be split equally in a divorce. Non-community property is property gained by one spouse before a marriage, and thus should be awarded only to the original owner.

Though this distinction may sounds simple, many disputes can arise over what constitutes community property and what constitutes non-community property. Our Divorce: Non-Community Property page goes into further detail on the subject.

We Offer Caring Guidance

Our focus on compassionate attention to all our clients’ needs often leads us to recommend a number of divorce recovery groups. As people who themselves have experienced divorces in their immediate families, our lawyers understand the emotional support needed after such an ordeal.

Contact Us

To set up an appointment with one of our Cook county divorce lawyers, please visit our contact page. With law offices in Palatine, Illinois, we serve clients throughout Cook and DuPage County, including the cities of Hoffman Estates, Rolling Meadows, Schaumburg, Arlington Heights, Barrington, Bartlett, Elk Grove Village and Buffalo Grove, Illinois.

Linda K. Schneider & Associates
1627 Colonial Parkway
Suite 202
Palatine, IL 60067

Phone (847) 359-9202
Fax (847) 359-9505
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