Business Details
Wheaton Family Law Attorneys
Fawell & Fawell is a Wheaton-based legal practice dedicated to navigating clients through complex family law matters with professionalism and compassion. Our team brings decades of combined experience in Illinois family law, specializing in divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, spousal support determinations, and property division cases. We approach each client's situation with a commitment to thorough understanding, providing tailored legal strategies that protect individual rights while prioritizing family well-being. Our practice maintains a strong focus on client communication, ensuring clear explanations of legal processes and court requirements throughout every case. We serve clients across DuPage County and surrounding areas, combining local court knowledge with comprehensive legal expertise.Our firm's reputation for zealous advocacy and practical problem-solving has been built through consistent delivery of results-driven legal representation. We remain dedicated to staying current with evolving family law statutes and judicial precedents to provide the most effective counsel possible. Our approach emphasizes both courtroom readiness and strategic negotiation to achieve favorable outcomes. We recognize the emotional challenges inherent in family law matters and strive to provide support while maintaining strict professional standards. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our track record of successfully resolving complex family law disputes.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
Spousal Support
Child Support
Property Division
Prenuptial Agreements
Post-Divorce Modifications
Legal Separation
Guardianship Cases
Domestic Violence Orders
Highlights and features
- Free initial consultation with experienced family law attorney
- Proven track record in DuPage County family court cases
- Strategic approach to complex property division matters
- Personalized attention from seasoned legal professionals
- Comprehensive understanding of Illinois child custody laws
Associations and certifications
- Super Lawyers
- Elite Lawyer
What people say
Effective communication
Successful case outcomes
Thorough explanations
Professional representation
Compassionate approach
Services
Divorce Representation
Our experienced attorneys provide comprehensive legal representation for both contested and uncontested divorces. We guide clients through asset division, spousal maintenance determinations, and child-related issues while protecting their financial and parental rights. Our approach balances aggressive advocacy with practical solutions to minimize emotional and financial strain. We serve clients throughout DuPage County and surrounding areas.
Child Custody
We advocate for clients in child custody matters focusing on the child's best interests while protecting parental rights. Our services include creating parenting plans, modifying existing arrangements, and representing clients in custody disputes. We help clients understand Illinois' allocation of parental responsibilities framework and develop workable solutions for co-parenting after divorce.
Spousal Support
Our firm assists clients with spousal maintenance determinations during and after divorce proceedings. We analyze financial factors to establish appropriate support levels, address temporary support needs, and modify existing orders when circumstances change. Our approach considers each spouse's financial resources, earning potential, and the standard of living established during the marriage.
Child Support
We help clients establish and modify child support orders based on Illinois' income shares model. Our services include calculating appropriate payment amounts, enforcing existing orders, and addressing special needs considerations. We ensure compliance with state guidelines while advocating for fair financial arrangements that meet children's needs.
Prenuptial Agreements
Our attorneys draft and review prenuptial and postnuptial agreements to protect clients' assets and clarify financial responsibilities. We ensure agreements meet legal requirements while addressing property division, spousal support, and inheritance considerations. Our goal is to create clear, enforceable documents that provide financial security and reduce potential conflicts.
People
Alex Fawell
Managing Partner
Second-generation Wheaton attorney with extensive family law experience since 2015. Handles complex divorce cases, child custody matters, and property division disputes across multiple Illinois counties. Recognized by Super Lawyers and Elite Lawyer for legal excellence.
Questions
What are the grounds for divorce in Illinois?
Illinois is a no-fault divorce state where irreconcilable differences are the only recognized grounds. This requires demonstrating the marriage is irretrievably broken with no reasonable prospect of reconciliation.
How is child custody determined in Wheaton?
Courts allocate parental responsibilities based on the child's best interests, considering factors like parent-child relationships, each parent's living situation, and the child's adjustment needs in DuPage County.
What factors affect spousal support awards?
Courts consider the marriage duration, each spouse's income and earning capacity, financial needs, and the standard of living during the marriage when determining spousal maintenance amounts and duration.
How are assets divided during divorce?
Illinois follows equitable distribution principles, dividing marital assets fairly but not necessarily equally based on factors like each spouse's financial contributions, needs, and future earning potential.
Can child support orders be modified?
Yes, modifications require demonstrating substantial changes in circumstances like income fluctuations or changing child needs. The court reviews requests based on current financial situations and child welfare considerations.
What services does Fawell & Fawell offer?
We provide comprehensive family law services including divorce representation, child custody arrangements, spousal and child support determinations, prenuptial agreements, and post-divorce modifications across DuPage County.
