Cordell & Cordell – Divorce Attorney Office

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Cordell & Cordell - Divorce Attorney Office 60181

Cordell & Cordell is a nationwide domestic litigation firm focused on representing men in divorce and all other family law practice areas. Men in Oak Brook, IL have chosen the divorce attorneys at Cordell & Cordell because of our dedication to leveling the playing field for men in family law cases. Our mission is to be advisors and advocates for men before, during, and after divorce. Don’t face this process alone. You always have a partner you can count on with Cordell & Cordell – Oak Brook, IL. Our team of divorce lawyers is available to answer your questions via telephone Monday – Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm. All initial consultations require an appointment, so please call our Oak Brook office today to get yours scheduled!

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Hours

Friday8:30AM–5:30PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
Monday8:30AM–5:30PM
Tuesday8:30AM–5:30PM
Wednesday8:30AM–5:30PM
Thursday8:30AM–5:30PM

Address and Contact Information

Address: One Lincoln Centre, 18W140 Butterfield Rd Suite 920, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

Phone: (331) 888-5444

Website: https://cordellcordell.com/offices/illinois/oak-brook/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=google_my_business

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Services

Divorce Lawyer
Child support litigation
Collaborative divorce representation
Contested divorce litigation
Custody & visitation rights litigation
Guardianship litigation
Mediation
Military divorce representation
Modification of court orders
Paternity establishment litigation
Prenups & marital agreements writing
Property division litigation
Spousal support & alimony litigation
Uncontested divorce legal services
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Asset Division
Child Support Contempt
Child Support Modify
Collaborative Divorce Attorneys
Contempt Proceedings
Contested Divorce
Custody Modify
Divorce Agreement
Divorce Attorneys
Divorce Attorneys For Men
Divorce Litigation
Divorce Mediation
Divorce Modification
Divorce Petitions
Divorce Proceedings
Divorce Representation
Divorce Settlement
Estate Planning
Family Law Attorneys
Family Law Cases
Family Law Matters
Filing For Divorce
Legal Representation
Legal Separation
Litigation Attorney
Military Divorce
Paternity Cases
Power Of Attorney
Property Division
Spousal Maintenance
Spousal Support
The Divorce Process
Traditional Divorce
Uncontested Divorce
Family Law Attorney
Child Custody
Child custody refers to the rights and obligations between parents, regarding their children, after a divorce, legal separation, or paternity decree. There are two independent types of custody. Physical custody refers to the amount of time each parent is permitted physically with a child. This may be sole, primary, or joint custody. Legal custody refers to a parent’s decision-making rights regarding a child’s health, education, and welfare. It, too, may be sole, primary, or joint custody.
Child Custody Laws
Child Support
Regardless of your fight to gain custody of your children, child support will be an issue in your case. You will either be paying it or receiving it. Courts have little discretion in setting the amount of child support to be paid. This is because, as a condition of receiving federal aid, the states are required to follow certain standards in their child support statutes. Although the exact procedures and details vary from state to state, there is a certain basic pattern no matter where you live.
Contempt Proceedings
Contempt can only come into play after a court has issued judgments, orders or decrees to govern the behavior of the parents, which it can do at any point during the divorce proceedings. Once a court has issued such decrees, it is important for you to observe them to the best of your ability and, at the same time, to take note of any potential violations on the part of your ex-wife or former partner. Courts have been known to take it personally when a parent disregards their orders.
Establishing Paternity in a Divorce or Child Support Case
When the parents of a child are not married at the beginning of the pregnancy or at the birth of the child, the father is legally without the rights and responsibilities of a parent. The father, mother, or a third party on behalf of the child, must seek a declaration of paternity to legally establish a parent-child relationship with the father. This process gives the father specific custodial rights while imposing upon him a legal obligation to provide specific financial support for the child.
Legal Separation
(In states where permitted.) Legal Separation is a court process designed to define the important rights and obligations between spouses when they live apart, but do not want divorce. The decree for legal separation establishes rules between the spouses regarding such issues as child custody, visitation, and spousal maintenance (alimony). It also divides property and usually debt. However, unlike divorce, the marital bonds are not severed and the spouses continue to be husband and wife. If, at any time during the legal separation, or thereafter, either spouse believes that the differences between them are irreconcilable, he or she may file a motion to convert to a dissolution of the marriage.
Military Family Law
When a couple decides to end their marriage while one spouse is serving in the military, divorce tends to get more complicated. There are specific rules about where to file for divorce, how to calculate child support, how to determine child custody, how to divide retirement benefits, and more that you need to know. At Cordell & Cordell, we understand the unique challenges military families face during divorce. Our attorneys are able to handle these cases to ensure that your rights and the rights of your children are protected.
Power of Attorney
Sending your child off to college is an exciting experience, but it also brings a lot of stress. As a divorced parent, you have enough to worry about without being concerned about having access to your son or daughter’s educational, medical, financial, and other critical information.
Prenuptial Agreements
Property Division and Asset Division
Every marriage has at least one topic in common – property. Whether they own a million-dollar mansion or a beat-up RV, a couple will always have to divide up the property and debt. Certain assets remain the exclusive property of one of the marriage partners, even after marriage, and some will be divided. This is done with debts as well. Most debt incurred while married will be shared upon dissolution, though a few personal debts may remain exclusively yours.
Protection Order
Protection orders are unfortunately common in family law cases and are often used for strategic reasons. The misuse of a protection order when going through a divorce is one of the more prevalent and unfortunate trends in family law. A system that was designed to protect against abuse is itself being abused.
Spousal Support, Alimony, Maintenance
In some instances a wife will ask for alimony, the court-ordered payment of money to your wife after the dissolution of marriage. If you made more money (especially if you were the primary breadwinner), there is a good chance your wife will seek alimony. The bigger the difference in earnings and the longer you were married, the larger the alimony payment will be.
Legal Services
Civil Litigation
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Reviews

Marvin Garcia
Gina Leali from the Warrenville office and the staff at Cordell & Cordell were very attentive and professional. Their counsel during this difficult time gave me the peace of mind and confidence to resolve my situation in a positive manner. I am grateful for their assistance.
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Dave Wendt
My Atty (Leander Gorski) and his Assistant Danielle are always on top of changing developments and are quick to respond! Great teamwork you guy’s!
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Matt L
Advertised on national media but i reached out multiple times to inquire about representation to have no one call me back.
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Kristian Martin
Positive: Professionalism, Quality
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