Business Details
Your Trusted Family Law Partner in Illinois & Wisconsin
Sterling Lawyers has dedicated its practice to providing comprehensive family law services across Illinois and Wisconsin. With decades of combined experience, our team of attorneys specializes in guiding clients through complex legal matters including divorce, child custody, alimony, and property division. We prioritize client-centered solutions, offering fixed-fee pricing and personalized support throughout every stage of the legal process. Our attorneys bring specialized expertise in both contested and uncontested cases, ensuring clients receive strategic representation tailored to their unique circumstances.We maintain a strong commitment to transparency, offering educational resources like calculators and legal guides to empower informed decision-making. With offices in major metropolitan areas across two states, we combine local market knowledge with a proven track record of successful case outcomes. Our practice emphasizes ethical representation, maintaining active engagement with clients through all phases of litigation or mediation while preparing for potential court interventions when necessary.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
Alimony Determination
Property Division
Child Support
Paternity Cases
Order Modifications
Legal Mediation
Enforcement Actions
Guardian Ad Litem Services
Highlights and features
- We offer fixed-fee pricing models for predictable legal costs
- Our attorneys maintain active trial experience across multiple jurisdictions
- We provide state-specific legal resources including alimony calculators
- Our team includes certified mediators for alternative dispute resolution
- We maintain 14 office locations across Illinois and Wisconsin
What people say
Experienced attorneys
Transparent pricing
Effective case representation
Responsive communication
Local expertise
Services
Divorce Representation
Our attorneys handle all divorce case types including contested, mediated, and uncontested proceedings. We guide clients through asset division, spousal support determinations, and child custody arrangements while maintaining strict compliance with state-specific family law statutes. Our team prepares clients for all procedural stages from initial filing through final order implementation.
Child Custody
We represent clients in establishing and modifying child custody arrangements. Our services include temporary order negotiations, guardian ad litem coordination, and custody evaluation preparation. Attorneys work with clients to develop parenting plans that prioritize children's best interests while protecting parental rights throughout the legal process.
Alimony Determination
Our firm assists clients with alimony calculations, modification requests, and enforcement actions. We analyze jurisdiction-specific factors including marriage duration, income disparities, and living standards to develop strategic support recommendations. Attorneys prepare clients for evidentiary hearings and temporary order negotiations related to spousal maintenance.
Property Division
We provide comprehensive property division services addressing marital asset classification and equitable distribution. Our attorneys handle complex financial matters including retirement account division, business valuation, and real estate disposition. We prepare detailed property division worksheets and represent clients during mediation and court proceedings to ensure fair asset allocation.
Child Support
Our child support services include initial determination calculations, modification requests, and enforcement actions. We analyze income documentation, custody arrangements, and state-specific guidelines to establish appropriate support levels. Attorneys represent clients during administrative proceedings and court hearings while providing educational resources about support calculation methodologies.
People
Jacqueline N. McClellan
Attorney
Family law attorney with extensive experience in divorce proceedings and child custody matters. Handles both contested and uncontested cases while maintaining focus on client communication and case strategy development.
Lea C. Diaz
Attorney
Specializes in complex property division cases and spousal support determinations. Brings litigation experience to contested family law matters while maintaining commitment to client education throughout legal processes.
Nina Kelly
Attorney
Experienced practitioner in child custody evaluations and parenting plan development. Handles high-conflict custody cases with focus on children's best interests while maintaining strong courtroom advocacy skills.
Alexandra Isroff
Attorney
Focuses on divorce mediation and collaborative law approaches. Guides clients through alternative dispute resolution processes while preparing for potential court intervention when necessary.
Holly Mullin
Attorney
Specializes in paternity cases and child support enforcement actions. Maintains active trial experience in family court proceedings while emphasizing transparent client communication throughout case progression.
Questions
What factors determine alimony payments?
Alimony determinations consider each spouse's earning capacity, standard of living, marriage duration, and contributions to the marriage. Our attorneys analyze these factors to develop strategic support recommendations.
How are child custody arrangements decided?
Courts prioritize children's best interests when determining custody. We help clients develop parenting plans that address decision-making authority and physical placement schedules.
What affects child support calculations?
Support calculations consider both parents' incomes, custody arrangements, and state-specific guidelines. Our child support calculator provides initial payment estimates based on jurisdiction-specific formulas.
How long does divorce take?
Case duration varies based on complexity and cooperation levels. Uncontested divorces typically complete within months while contested cases may take years depending on court schedules and issue complexity.
Can custody arrangements be modified?
Yes, custody modifications require demonstrating changed circumstances affecting the child's best interests. We guide clients through court-approved modification processes.
What happens during property division?
Marital assets undergo equitable distribution based on jurisdiction-specific factors. We help clients classify assets, determine values, and negotiate fair distribution agreements.
