The breakdown of a marriage is usually one of the most difficult and painful experiences in a person's life. In addition to the often highly emotional aspects of separation and divorce, there are many important legal and financial issues to consider.

At Harvatin Law Offices, we respect the sensitive and difficult circumstances that bring you to us in matters of marriage dissolution. We will take the time to listen to you and provide an objective assessment of your situation, and provide you with legal advice based on our many years of experience representing clients under Illinois divorce laws. We will then work with you to assure that all of your legal interests are fully protected.

If after consultation it is your decision to proceed with dissolution of your marriage, we will represent you throughout the process. In some instances, a settlement can be reached before the case has ever been filed or goes to court. This is almost always the option that will require the least time, as well as emotion and financial expense, and is therefore worth pursuing in most cases. Where mutually satisfactory settlement cannot be achieved, we will file or respond to the divorce petition, which stipulates the grounds for divorce, and all related issues. The divorce petition will contain the issues to be resolved, including financial assets and property distribution. Where children are involved, matters of child custody, child support and visitation also need to be addressed.

After filing or responding to the petition for divorce, we will then represent you in all pre-trial matters, including discovery (pre-trial evidence gathering), pre-trial motions and hearings. Upon completion of all discovery and motions, a court trial follows before a judge. After hearing the evidence and arguments, the judge will render a decision.

Springfield, Illinois divorce attorney Theodore Harvatin is a skilled negotiator and accomplished family law trial advocate. Our work has resulted in successful solutions in both out-of-court settlements and trial decisions. We have achieved the results our clients desire in matters involving modest assets, as well as cases containing significant financial holdings. We use our knowledge, experience and resources to achieve results that are in the best interests of our clients, their children and their families.

At Harvatin Law Offices, we also take pride in the manner in which we treat our clients throughout the process. Going through the often-lengthy process of divorce can seem like an overwhelming experience. We promptly return all of your calls, answer all your questions, and communicate and work with you throughout the legal proceedings. Our goal is to provide you a high level of service and representation so that you will be satisfied with both the process and the result.

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If you are going through a divorce, you need the advice and assistance of a skilled, experienced divorce attorney to help you protect all of your legal rights. Contact Harvatin Law Offices today to learn more about how we can help you.