Family Law/Divorce

Experienced Family Law in Marion, IL

If you have a family law case that requires legal representation, then we can help at the Schafer Law LLC, where attorney Jay Schafer has extensive background as a lawyer in family law, child custody and divorce proceedings. We are conveniently located in Marion, Illinois, and we have been serving Southern Illinois clients for over 20 years.

Proving Grounds for Divorce

Before a judge grants a divorce, one or both spouses are required to prove grounds for the divorce. The most common grounds are irreconcilable differences, where:
  • An irretrievable breakdown has occurred in the marriage.
  • All reconciliation efforts have failed.
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Negotiations

The majority of couples that are going through a divorce may disagree about a number of issues. Those disputes could reach a resolution for all involved with the help of their legal representatives. The legal issues could include division of debts or property, maintenance payments by one spouse to the other, or visitation and custody arrangements. In the event that the parties are unable to reach an agreement through negotiations, a court hearing will be scheduled.
Help for Domestic Violence Victims
If an individual going through the divorce process has been the victim of domestic violence, he or she has the option of asking the court to issue an Order of Protection. In addition, the protection order can be issued on behalf of any minor children who cannot request it from the court themselves. In the event that the court's findings are that the abuse danger is imminent, the judge could rule for limiting all contact between the parties for a specific period of time.

Contact Us

If you need legal counseling on a case involving divorce, family law or child custody, then contact Schafer Law, LLC today and make an appointment. You can reach us at (618) 997-4877. We are conveniently located at 108 North Van Buren Street, Marion IL 62959, and our business hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.
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