Divorce

Divorce Attorney-Rockford, Illinois

At Schlueter Ecklund, we handle all aspects of contested and uncontested divorce and legal separation cases:

• Property division
• Debt distribution
• Child custody and visitation
• Child support
• Spousal maintenance (alimony)

We assist in determining the value of assets, including business property. We make sure that assets such as retirement plans subject to a plan administration contract are appropriately divided. Often these require a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) to be drafted. QDRO's are complicated. Only qualified professionals have the necessary training required to draft them. We have that training.

Contested Divorce

Contested divorce cases are often a difficult, emotional experience for our clients. We find that in some cases our clients often need compassionate and caring legal representation. We understand. If you are thinking about divorce or your spouse has already filed for divorce, contact our skilled family law lawyers at Schlueter Ecklund.

Uncontested Divorce

In many cases spouses come to the decision to separate first and go through what we call a divorce planning process. In these cases, a divorce attorney in Rockford, Illinois, can help the parties to negotiate a divorce settlement agreement that takes into consideration all the legal issues that the parties must address in the actual divorce case.

In amicable divorce cases, our clients also often have the time and energy to consider the future as well. For instance, in those cases where the parties have children, we advise parents to consider planning for retirement, their children's and grandchildren's education, and weddings. At the time of divorce, every spouse who has a will ought to be considering a redraft of it. Those without wills should have wills and trusts drafted.

Read more about our estate planning practice.