Family
Law
Chicago Advocate Legal, NFP (CAL) handles nearly all types of family law matters, including divorce, orders of protection, parenting agreements, custody disputes, parentage, and guardianship of adults and minors.
Child Custody Disputes
Are you looking for legal representation to establish, maintain, or modify parenting time and decision-making rights over your minor child(ren)? Our attorneys will fight for your fundamental parenting rights while also working to minimize the harm that prolonged litigation can have on your family and your pocket book.
Child Protection
The rights of children were not always adequately protected, but now with the passage of several new statutes, a broad range of children’s issues are covered.
Do you need support upholding parenting rights as you face child protection proceedings in juvenile court? Our attorneys are experienced in representing individuals in child protection proceedings against the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and will fight to have your child(ren) returned to your home.
Child Support
Are you facing contempt proceedings for non-payment of child support? Our experienced attorneys will fight to make sure that incomes are properly disclosed and support adjustments are taken into account.
DCFS Appeals
Everyone deserves due process and fair hearings for those facing allegations of abuse and neglect by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). Our attorneys are experienced in representing individuals who appeal DCFS abuse and neglect indications.
Divorce
Are you going through a complicated divorce? Our attorneys will fight for an equitable share of the marital estate while also working to minimize the harm that a prolonged litigation can have on your family and financial situation.
Minor Guardianship
Are you looking to establish guardianship of a minor or defend against a guardianship petition? Our attorneys will fight for your rights.
Orders of Protection
We are dedicated to upholding the rights of victims and alleged wrongdoers under the Illinois Domestic Violence Act (IDVA) and Illinois Stalking No Contact Order Act. Our experienced Order of Protection and No Contact/No Stalking attorneys will fight for your legal interests.