Divorce, Custody, and Family Law Matters

From contested divorce to high-conflict custody disputes, your case is prepared with individualized attention, precision and purpose.

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Focused Divorce and Custody Representation in Chicago

TJA Family Law concentrates exclusively on divorce, child custody, and related family law matters.

With over 25 years of litigation experience, the practice is built around strategic representation in both negotiated settlements and contested court proceedings.

Whether your matter requires careful negotiation or decisive courtroom advocacy, your case is approached with preparation and precision.

Our Practice Areas

Divorce

Divorce affects every aspect of your life—financial stability, parenting arrangements, and long-term planning.

Representation includes:

  • Contested and uncontested divorce
  • High net worth divorce
  • Property division
  • Allocation of marital assets and debts
  • Strategic negotiation and trial preparation

Your goals shape the legal strategy. Every decision is made with your future in mind.

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Child Custody & Parenting Time

Parental responsibilities and parenting time require careful advocacy and thoughtful planning.

Services include:

  • Allocation of parental responsibilities
  • Parenting time schedules
  • Modifications of custody arrangements
  • Relocation matters
  • Enforcement actions

The priority is protecting your parental rights while supporting stability for your children.

Child Support

Financial support arrangements must be fair, accurate, and properly calculated.

Representation covers:

  • Establishing child support
  • Reviewing income calculations
  • Enforcing support orders
  • Modifying support due to changed circumstances

Clear financial analysis helps prevent future disputes.

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Spousal Support

Maintenance awards can significantly impact financial security following divorce.

Services include:

  • Determining eligibility
  • Negotiating fair maintenance terms
  • Litigating contested support issues
  • Modifying existing maintenance orders

Strategic planning protects both short-term needs and long-term financial stability.

Post-Judgment Matters

Life changes. Court orders sometimes must change with it.

Assistance includes:

  • Modifications of custody
  • Adjustments to child support
  • Changes in maintenance
  • Enforcement of prior court orders

When circumstances shift, timely legal action matters.

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Litigation & Complex Family Law Cases

Some matters require firm courtroom advocacy.

This includes:

  • High-conflict divorce
  • Complex asset division
  • Business ownership disputes
  • Custody and parenting time
  • Emergency motions
  • Orders of protection

Every case is prepared with trial readiness in mind.

Get Focused Results

Family law disputes shape your future. Early guidance makes a difference.