Business Details
Your Trusted Family Law Partner in Oak Brook, IL
Goodman Law Firm has dedicated its practice to helping families in transition move forward with their lives. Located in Oak Brook, Illinois, we are a boutique practice focused exclusively on divorce and family law matters. With over 20 years of legal experience, we combine thorough preparation, creative solutions, and empathy to achieve favorable outcomes for our clients. Our attorneys approach every case with strategic thinking, candor, and personalized attention, ensuring clients regain control during emotionally charged situations. We prioritize transparency, active listening, and tailored legal strategies, maintaining a strong reputation for professionalism and client-centered advocacy in complex family law cases. 
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
Child Support
Family Law
Legal Separation
Litigation Alternatives
Maintenance
Property Division
Paternity
Modifications
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of specialized family law experience.
- Our team provides strategic, transparent legal guidance.
- We prioritize personalized plans tailored to client needs.
- Our attorneys are certified in collaborative law and mediation.
- We maintain a proven track record in complex divorce cases.
Associations and certifications
- Northwestern University Divorce Mediation Certificate
- Chicago-Kent College of Law Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Certificate
- International Academy of Collaborative Law Professionals
What people say
Very patient and professional
Highly recommend
Outstanding lawyer
Excellent negotiator
Thorough knowledge of law
Services
Divorce Representation
Our attorneys guide clients through contested and uncontested divorces, protecting financial and parental rights. We handle high-net-worth cases, complex property division, and post-decree modifications with strategic advocacy. Our experience spans collaborative law, mediation, and courtroom litigation to achieve fair outcomes.
Child Custody
We advocate for clients in parenting plan negotiations and custody disputes, focusing on children's best interests. Our team handles custody evaluations, mediation, and court representation for temporary or permanent arrangements. We address decision-making authority and parenting time schedules for stable family transitions.
Child Support
Our firm assists with establishing, modifying, and enforcing child support orders under Illinois guidelines. We calculate obligations using income shares models and address college expenses, shared parenting arrangements, and enforcement through wage garnishment or liens when necessary.
Property Division
We handle equitable distribution of marital assets including real estate, businesses, retirement accounts, and personal property. Our attorneys identify non-marital assets, value complex holdings, and negotiate fair settlements while considering tax implications and long-term financial impacts.
Maintenance
Our team advises on temporary and permanent maintenance claims, considering factors like marriage duration and financial disparities. We calculate support using Illinois formulas, negotiate agreements, and litigate when necessary to protect clients' financial stability post-divorce.
People
Cameron H. Goodman
Attorney
Cameron Goodman focuses on divorce and family law with 20+ years of experience. He holds mediation and collaborative law certifications, previously worked at Chicago's major firms, and applies litigation skills to family law matters. He serves DuPage County residents with personalized legal strategies.
Questions
What should I do if served with divorce papers?
Contact an experienced attorney immediately to review documents, understand rights, and plan next steps. Timely action protects your interests in proceedings.
How are child custody decisions made in Illinois?
Courts prioritize children's best interests, evaluating parent relationships, stability, health, and willingness to facilitate co-parenting relationships during decision-making.
Can child support orders be modified?
Yes, modifications require substantial changes like income shifts, parenting time adjustments, or child needs. Courts approve changes that benefit the child's well-being.
What distinguishes collaborative divorce from mediation?
Collaborative law involves attorney-negotiated settlements with commitment to avoid court, while mediation uses a neutral third party to facilitate agreements between parties directly.
How does property division work in Illinois divorces?
Illinois uses equitable distribution considering marriage duration, financial circumstances, contributions, and health. Marital property is divided fairly but not necessarily equally.
