Other Family Law Issues

Domestic Abuse - Spousal and child abuse continues to be a sad reality in many families. Abuse may require criminal prosecution, or at a minimum, orders for protection. We can help you obtain speedy court action to protect you and your children. Abuse victims as well as the abuser may need psychological counseling or other intervention. Our Chicago family lawyers have a network of counselors and support resources which can help you.

Paternity– Determination of paternity has become much simpler over the past decade. Paternity tests no longer speak in terms of the likelihood of an individual being a child's parent, but in high percentages of certainty. The difficult part may be getting the test done in the first place. Furthermore, even if paternity is found to exist, the child's father may resist providing fair and reasonable support. You may be on the other side of the issue, facing an accusation that you are a child's father. You need representation from a Chicago family lawyer to ensure that the testing laboratory is reputable and the determination is correct. Depending on the situation, you may also wish to assert your rights as a parent and obtain visitation rights along with your support obligation.

Adoption - Adoptions take many forms today. A childless couple can look to adopt a child using a welfare-based service or private agency, and they can take place across international boundaries. Adoptions may also occur following a re-marriage where the new spouse wants to legalize his or her relationship to the new spouse's child or children following a divorce or the death of the biological parent. Adoptions may also take place following the death of a family member or close friend whose minor child becomes part of another family. At LeVine, Wittenberg & Shugan, our adoption law attorneys are prepared to help you wade through the endless tides of paperwork so you can focus on becoming a family.

To arrange for an initial consultation with a Chicago family lawyer at LeVine, Wittenberg & Shugan call us at 708-444-4333 or contact us online.

Serving Chicago, Illinois and the cities of Homewood, Joliet, Flossmoor, Palos Heights, and Orland Park, and surrounding areas in Cook County and Will County.

LeVine, Wittenberg & Shugan, Ltd.
18400 Maple Creek Dr., Suite 600
Tinley Park, IL 60477
Phone: (708) 444-4333

20 N. Clark Street, Suite 800
Chicago, IL 60602-4109
Phone: (312) 443-1998