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Family and matrimonial law cases require a level of compassion and dedication that some attorneys simply don’t understand. A process like navigating a contested family law matter, for example, can be complex and difficult even in the best of times, and it can feel almost impossible to manage when you are emotionally distraught.
While there are a great number of Chicago family and matrimonial law attorneys to choose from, few of them truly appreciate the needs of families like Kourosh Arami. Arami Law was founded in March 2004 as a solo practitioner, with the simple, but clear, desire to provide quality representation to people facing tough legal challenges. Attorney Arami’s skill in litigating multi-faceted and complex family and matrimonial law matters helped quickly establish the firm as a leader in this area.
He gained a reputation in the legal community for being a fierce advocate for clients, while maintaining the highest level of professionalism, allowing him to build productive relationships with all parties involved. He has successfully litigated thousands of contested family and matrimonial law cases, including many highly contested cases, involving issues such as allocation of parental responsibilities (formerly known as custody), allocation of parenting time (formerly known as visitation), child support, maintenance (formerly known as alimony), disposition of marital property and debts, the contribution of attorneys’ fees, and premarital agreements, just to name a few.
Even if you agree on absolutely everything, you may not have considered all the details. An experienced marital attorney can help you fill in the gaps in your understanding of what you need to resolve. Also, you need a clear, concise agreement to present to the court for approval. A court can reject your terms if they do not thoroughly address all the ancillary issues of your divorce or are too one-sided. If you are able to cooperate to a great degree, you might consider a collaborative divorce in which you work with a single attorney to finalize a settlement.
Mediation is an excellent way to arrive at a cost-effective agreement on issues such as child custody, child support, alimony, and property division. The more matters you can resolve through mediation, the fewer you have to try in court.
Many times one spouse will be ordered to pay spousal maintenance to the other when they divorce. However, there are many important factors to consider and every situation is unique so it’s best to contact us to discuss this matter further.
The cost of divorce can vary greatly depending on several factors, however, the fee for filing for divorce typically ranges from $100 – $400 in most places. However, each situation is unique, so please contact us for more details.
Yes. A petitioner can file citing irreconcilable differences in our state.
Grounds rarely affect ancillary issues in divorce proceedings. In fact, Illinois law prohibits the court from considering marital misconduct for issues such as child support and spousal maintenance. Infidelity does not affect child custody or parenting time allocations unless the conduct went beyond adultery to exposing the children to a blatantly immoral lifestyle. Under certain circumstances, cruelty, if proven, may influence the court in a child custody hearing. As for property claims, if your cheating spouse spent significant marital assets on a paramour, you could recoup that by showing dissipation of the marital estate.
Proving grounds requires substantive evidence that the court finds convincing. For example, suspicion of adultery is not enough; you must show a cheating spouse had the interest and the opportunity with firm evidence, such as phone records and hotel receipts.
Previously, Illinois recognized two types of custody: legal and physical. However, the state now refers to the concept of custody as parental responsibilities, and parents must agree to a parenting plan that details where the child will live, as well as allocating decision-making authority and parenting time (previously known as visitation). Parents who cannot work together to come to an agreement will have to accept a court’s ruling on the matter. We can help you work through these issues, which is why it’s best to contact our office if you have young children and are going through a divorce.
There are many factors that will play a role in determining how much child support will be awarded. For example, how many children need to be supported, what kind of health care is needed, and how much money both spouses currently earn. Because every situation is different, it is best to contact our office for more details.