Orland Park, IL Family Law Attorney

Lawyer for Divorce, Child Custody, and More in Orland Park, IL

When it comes to problems that involve your family, your emotions may stand in the way of reaching a successful resolution. It is often extremely difficult to make crucial decisions that will affect not only you but also your children and other family members. Whether you are considering divorce, need assistance with your parenting plan or child support, or feel you or your children are in danger, you need a compassionate lawyer who will aggressively defend your rights and protect your best interests.

The Law Office of J. Francis Barker, P.C. will treat you respectfully while fiercely advocating for your rights, providing effective legal counsel that can make a tangible difference in your life and the outcome of your family law matters. You are not just a case number to us; Attorney Barker will personally handle your case from our conveniently located Orland Park office.

Divorce Lawyer Fighting For You

Any divorce can create significant stress, even when both spouses want it. Whether you intend to pursue a legal separation or divorce, legal counsel from the Law Office of J. Francis Barker, P.C. can help ensure that you will be able to address and resolve a wide variety of issues, including:

• Child custody
• Child support
• Property division
• Alimony or spousal support

Making the wrong decisions can affect your finances, your family's stability, and the continued welfare of your children. Attorney Barker will work with you to develop a comprehensive strategy that focuses on your future. From providing detailed legal information and filing the appropriate paperwork to skillfully negotiating terms and fighting for your rights in court, the Law Office of J. Francis Barker, P.C. is the partner you need for your Illinois divorce or separation.

Child Custody Attorney Protecting Your Rights

When couples with minor children separate, the children need to retain as much stability as possible to navigate their transition into their new life. Child custody cases will address parenting time and parental responsibility to ensure that the best interests of your children will be protected.

Parental responsibilities include both decision-making authority and parenting time, which is another term for visitation and living arrangements. While some couples may be able to reach amicable agreements regarding child custody, others may face various issues that might include:

• The relocation of one or both parents
• One parent being a potential danger to the children
• Work schedules that make equitable parenting time difficult
• Health issues affecting the parents or the children
• The children's extra-curricular activities
• Unestablished legal paternity

Illinois courts expect parenting plans to focus on children's best interests rather than the desires of the parents. Our knowledgeable attorney can help you devise a plan that will suit your family's unique needs.

Effective Child Support Counsel

The purpose of child support is to ensure that children's ongoing financial needs will be met after their parents' divorce or separation. One parent often earns significantly more income than the other, and the children may depend on one parent's healthcare insurance coverage.

Parents will likely go from combining their incomes in one household to supporting two separate homes, which can create financial strain. Children should not suffer in either household due to a parent's limited financial resources. Whether you need assistance setting fair amounts or enforcing an existing child support order, the Law Office of J. Francis Barker, P.C. can help.

Orders of Protection

When domestic violence threatens you or your children, you may not know where to turn or what to do. The Law Office of J. Francis Barker, P.C. can help you obtain a legal Order of Protection that can help prevent threats or abuse. Let us help keep you and your children safe while protecting your legal rights.

Contact Our Orland Park Family Law Lawyer Today

Even though your emotions may be overwhelming, you cannot let them cloud your judgment as you address family law matters. You need an experienced lawyer you can trust to provide guidance and support and who will always advocate strongly for your best interests. Contact the Law Office of J. Francis Barker, P.C. today at 708-321-1223 to speak with our compassionate Orland Park, IL family law attorney. Your consultation is free, and we look forward to serving you.