Business Details
31 Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Family Law Attorneys in Chicago
Walters Law Group is a boutique family law firm dedicated to providing personalized, aggressive, and compassionate legal representation. With over 25 years of combined experience, our attorneys specialize in divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, and other family law matters. We pride ourselves on offering tailored solutions that address the unique needs of each client, ensuring their rights and interests are protected throughout the legal process.Our team is recognized for excellence in Chicagoland, with a focus on litigation techniques designed to safeguard clients' assets, children, and financial futures. We operate with transparency, no hidden fees, and a commitment to achieving realistic goals through personalized attention rather than making unrealistic promises.
Services
Divorce
Child Custody
Child Support
Adoption
Property Division
Spousal Support
Uncontested Divorce
High Net Worth Divorce
Parental Relocation
Orders of Protection
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in family law litigation.
- Our approach is personalized to each client's unique circumstances.
- We are recognized as top-rated attorneys in Chicagoland.
- Our team includes experienced litigators and negotiators.
- We offer 24/7 availability for urgent client needs.
Associations and certifications
- BBB Accredited
What people say
Compassionate and dedicated
Knowledgeable in family law
Aggressive courtroom representation
Personalized attention to cases
Successful case outcomes
Services
Divorce Representation
Our attorneys provide comprehensive divorce representation for contested and uncontested cases. We focus on protecting clients' assets, child custody rights, and financial interests while navigating complex legal procedures. Our team combines courtroom experience with negotiation skills to achieve favorable outcomes in high-net-worth divorces and standard cases alike. We serve clients throughout Chicagoland with personalized legal strategies.
Child Custody
We handle all aspects of child custody cases including parental responsibility allocation and parenting time schedules. Our attorneys advocate for clients' rights while prioritizing children's best interests. We assist with custody modifications, enforcement actions, and relocation cases. Our experience includes complex custody disputes requiring expert legal representation in Cook and Will Counties.
Child Support
Our firm handles child support establishment, modifications, and enforcement cases. We ensure accurate calculations based on Illinois guidelines while considering each family's unique circumstances. Our attorneys represent clients in support disputes, income verification proceedings, and interstate support cases. We provide clear guidance on support obligations and rights throughout Chicagoland.
Adoption Services
We assist families with various adoption types including stepparent, second-parent, and agency adoptions. Our attorneys navigate complex legal requirements to ensure smooth adoption processes. We provide guidance on home studies, parental rights termination, and finalization procedures. Our experience includes interstate and international adoption cases requiring specialized legal expertise.
Property Division
Our attorneys protect clients' financial interests during property division proceedings. We handle complex asset valuations including business interests, retirement accounts, and real estate. We advocate for equitable distribution of marital assets while distinguishing separate property. Our team works with financial experts to ensure fair outcomes in high-value divorce cases across Illinois.
People
Todd A. Walters
Founding Attorney
Todd A. Walters is a seasoned family law attorney with over 20 years of experience. He founded Walters Law Group in 2009 after serving as Senior Associate at a prominent Chicago family law firm. A former Illinois Super Lawyer, he specializes in complex divorce cases and child custody matters while maintaining active community involvement in Palos Park.
Nicole D. Milovich
Attorney
Nicole D. Milovich brings extensive legal experience to family law cases, having worked in Chicago's pre-eminent family law firms before graduating from John Marshall Law School. She combines litigation expertise with public service as Palos Park's Public Works Commissioner. Her background includes appellate work and corporate investigations through NMI, Inc.
Questions
What types of family law cases do you handle?
We handle all aspects of family law including divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, property division, spousal support, and orders of protection throughout Illinois.
Do you offer free consultations?
We provide initial consultations to discuss your case details and develop an appropriate legal strategy tailored to your specific needs.
How are child support payments calculated in Illinois?
Illinois uses specific guidelines based on net income percentages (20-50%) depending on the number of children, with courts considering additional factors for fair determinations.
Can you modify existing custody or support orders?
Yes, we handle modification cases when significant life changes occur, ensuring court orders reflect current circumstances and children's best interests.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Cook, Will, DuPage, and Lake Counties including Chicago, Joliet, Naperville, and surrounding suburbs.
Are your attorneys experienced in trial litigation?
Our attorneys have extensive courtroom experience while prioritizing negotiated settlements when appropriate for our clients' best interests.
