Family Law Attorneys in the Bloomington-Normal Area
Straightforward Representation Since 1971
At the law office of Schwulst & Roseberry, P.C., we provide straightforward and honest counsel to men and women in a wide range of family law matters, from divorce to adoption to the emancipation of minors. We understand that every family law matter is unique and take the time to listen carefully to your concerns, so that we can identify and implement solutions that meet your individualized needs. We have extensive trial experience, but can also help you resolve family law matters without the time and expense of litigation. For a free half-hour initial consultation, contact our office via e-mail or call us at 309-807-0505 (toll-free at 866-416-7876).
Our Family Law Practice
We work with individuals at all stages of a divorce, from the initial filing and determination of temporary orders of custody, visitation and support, or the use and possession of the marital home, through post-judgment motions for modification or enforcement of existing divorce decrees, including contempt proceedings. We handle all matters related to or arising out of divorce, such as:
- Child custody and visitation: We will help you seek amicable solutions that are in the best interests of your minor children, but will always dedicate ourselves to protecting your interests. We will help you establish and implement plans for parenting time that allow for meaningful participation in the growth and nurturing of your children.
- Child support: We will review all proposed child support orders for compliance with Illinois guidelines. We will also help you seek support for special needs, including college education, when appropriate.
- Alimony or spousal support/maintenance: Our attorneys will help you determine whether alimony is warranted and, if so, how much should be paid and for how long.
- Equitable distribution of marital property: In marital property matters, our preference is to refer you to mediation, if that will be cost efficient for you. We can work directly with you to divide the debts and assets of your marriage and can prepare a qualified domestic relations order (QDRO) to govern the distribution of retirement assets (or a QILDRO for state employees).
In our comprehensive family law practice, we also handle:
- Grandparents' rights: We also represent grandparents in family law matters, from custody or visitation claims to adoption proceedings.
- Paternity actions: We will represent fathers or mothers in legal actions for a declaration of parentage.
- Proceedings involving the termination of parental rights: We will represent either party in a legal action to terminate parental rights.
- Domestic or foreign adoption: We handle all matters related to adoptions, including stepparent or third-party adoptions, and private or agency adoptions. We represent adoptive parents as well as birth parents. We will also handle surrogacy matters.
- Emancipation of minors: We represent parents or minors in proceedings to establish the legal adulthood and independence of a minor.
For honest and straightforward advice from an experienced lawyer, contact us via e-mail or call us at 309-807-0505 (toll-free at 866-416-7876) to set up an appointment. The initial half hour consultation is free of charge. Our offices are open from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. We are located across the street from the U.S. Cellular Coliseum, just a block from the county courthouse. Off-street parking is available.