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Compassionate Attorneys Helping Black Families Address Legal Issues in Orland Park and Cook County, Illinois

Legal matters involving family members can be difficult to resolve. When couples break up, whether they are married or not, they may need to address financial concerns, changes to their living situations, and disputes over the property they own. These matters can become even more complex for couples who have children, and when determining how to resolve them, a family law attorney can provide invaluable legal help.

When you are facing complicated legal matters related to your family, you need an attorney who will work closely with you to protect your rights and your best interests. Your lawyer must be knowledgeable and efficient, and above all, they must be dedicated to meeting your needs and exceeding your expectations.

Black families may face additional concerns as they address these legal matters. In many cases, Black couples are unmarried, so the procedures followed by married couples during a divorce will not always apply during a breakup. Both mothers and fathers may have children with different partners, which can complicate decisions about child custody. It is important to work with a lawyer who understands these unique issues and who can provide the guidance needed to resolve disputes effectively. At The Foray Hurst Firm, we can provide the top-quality representation needed for Black families and others who are involved in family law matters.

Who We Are

The Foray Hurst Firm was founded with the goal of serving families throughout Northern Illinois. With more than 30 years of combined legal experience, our team understands the complexities of the court system and the methods that may be used to resolve disputes. We know that legal matters can be complicated and that it is easy for the average person to become overwhelmed.

We recognize that our clients work hard to provide for their families, and we are dedicated to working hard for them as well. We provide flat-fee divorce services to help ease the financial burdens on people who are going through divorce or who need to resolve child custody issues.

Divorce and Family Law

Our skilled team proudly represents men and women in all types of family law proceedings. We have the knowledge and resources to help you with issues regarding:

• Divorce: In a situation where the relationship between a married couple is no longer working, we can help ensure that the correct procedures are followed to legally dissolve the marriage. We can provide guidance on the factors that are considered during property and debt division, working to reach agreements that will protect our clients' financial interests. We can also help determine whether spousal support may be appropriate, including in cases involving stay-at-home parents or other situations where one party may be at a financial disadvantage.
• Child Custody: For both divorcing and unmarried parents, we can help put the proper agreements in place that will allow both parents to be involved in their children's lives. We can provide the guidance needed to resolve child custody disputes that affect Black families, including in cases involving single mothers or situations where fathers need to protect their rights.
• Paternity: When parents are unmarried, the father may not be considered his child's legal parent until paternity is established. We can help mothers or fathers take steps to establish legal parentage so that issues related to child custody and child support can be addressed.
• Child Support: Children deserve to receive financial support from both of their parents. We can help ensure that child support orders are established correctly during a divorce, and we can also help single mothers take the necessary steps to obtain the child support their children need. If necessary, we can provide the legal help needed to enforce child support orders.
• Parental Relocation: When a single parent wishes to move to a new home within Illinois or to a new location outside the state, they will need to make sure they follow the right steps to receive approval from the court and modify their child custody agreement. We can provide representation in these cases, working to protect the rights of parents and the best interests of children.
• Post-Decree Modifications and Enforcement: Even after court orders have been put in place in a divorce or child custody case, the parties involved may encounter legal issues. If a person believes that changes should be made to child custody orders or that the amount of child support or spousal support should be adjusted, we can assist with modification requests. We can also help enforce court orders when necessary.
• Domestic Violence: In situations where family members may be at risk of harm due to abuse or violence in the home, we can help victims take steps to protect their safety. We can help with requests for orders of protection while also addressing other related family law issues.
• Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements: To make sure their rights and interests are protected, some couples may wish to create legal agreements before getting married or during their marriage. We can work with clients to establish enforceable agreements that will detail how various issues will be handled during a divorce.
• Adoption: We work with married couples, unmarried partners, or single people to help them adopt children successfully. We can assist with stepparent adoptions or related adoptions in which family members step up to fill in parental roles. We can also assist with international adoptions and other types of adoption cases.
• LGBTQ+ Family Law: Same-sex couples and others in the LGBTQ+ community may face unique concerns when addressing issues related to divorce, child custody, or other matters that may affect their families. We can provide the representation needed to resolve these issues successfully while protecting our clients' rights.

Contact Our Orland Park, IL Divorce and Family Law Attorneys

To get the help you need with legal matters that affect your family, we encourage you to reach out to The Foray Hurst Firm. We have the skills and experience needed to address the issues that Black families and other families face, and we will make sure your rights are protected at all times. Contact our Orland Park divorce and child custody lawyers at 312-702-1293 to set up a consultation today.