Guiding You Through Your Family Law Case
When legal issues impact your family, you need the best legal representation to protect yourself and your loved ones. At Costigan & Wollrab, P.C., our attorneys provide compassionate and trustworthy advice to parents in Bloomington and throughout central Illinois.
Your challenges are our challenges. We will work with you to find a resolution that meets your needs. We will evaluate your specific situation and determine what options are available and what steps to take to help you find the best solution for you and your family.
Personal Attention And One-On-One Advice
Our law firm assists clients with a variety of family law issues, including:
- Divorce, dissolution and legal separation
- Child custody and visitation
- Child support
- Spousal support and alimony
- Property division
- Orders of protection
We offer personal attention. This means you will work directly with one of our lawyers to ensure that we understand your concerns, answer your family law questions and determine whether your goals are attainable.
We are well-equipped to handle all aspects of your case. Our trial experience will help us find an effective resolution through negotiation or litigation, whichever suits your best interests.
Modifying Your Court Order
Do you need to change your child custody or support order? We will review your circumstances and guide you through the modification process. Modification requests are complicated and depend on several factors. We can help you understand your options so you can properly plan for your future when it comes to custody, child support and alimony orders.
Speak To Our Attorneys About Your Situation
Divorce and other family law issues can have a significant impact on your relationship with your family. It is important to understand the legal implications of your case and what you can do now to keep you and your family’s best interests protected.
Family Law FAQs
Divorce and other family law issues can be emotionally trying. You undoubtedly will have many questions regarding how to move forward with your life. The attorneys at the law firm of Costigan & Wollrab, P.C., are here to help. Below are some of the frequently asked questions we encounter in the area of family law. It is important to keep in mind that everyone’s situation is unique, and nothing can replace the advice that you receive from a lawyer one-on-one. To schedule a consultation at our law offices in Bloomington, call 309-808-6067.
Even if you and your soon to be ex-spouse are able to reach an agreement on all of the major issues surrounding your divorce, it is still highly recommended that you seek legal counsel who can help guide you through the legal process and ensure that all necessary paperwork is properly filed. This can help ensure that an oversight or clerical error does not come back to haunt you. In addition, emotional flare-ups can arise at any time. Having a person with the skill and experience to help calm things down can prevent things from suddenly spiraling out of control.
If your ex is not making child support payments or is underpaying the court-ordered amount, you can work with an attorney to seek an enforcement action. The court may order a wage garnishment or even hold your ex in contempt of court if he or she is not following the law.
Once divorce papers have been filed and approved by the court, certain terms, such as a property division agreement, are usually set in stone. However, some terms may be modified, usually those involving child support and/or child custody.
If a parent experiences a substantial change in circumstances, such as a job loss, it may be necessary to modify an order for child support to reflect this new situation. If a parent wishes to move out of state or relocate a significant distance away, it may be necessary to modify the terms of a child custody agreement. In either case, court approval is a must. Deciding on your own that you are going to change the terms of a divorce agreement will only complicate your life down the road.
Contact Us For Answers To Your Family Law Questions
We are here to answer all of your family law questions. To schedule an initial consultation, call us at 309-808-6067 or contact us online.