Serving Lake County · McHenry County · Cook County · Kane County · DuPage County Area Residents
As a Barrington family law attorney, I am committed to helping individuals and families resolve legal matters in a successful, cost-effective manner. I have more than 35 years of experience as a lawyer, and I provide clients with one-on-one service in the following areas:
- Divorce: I help clients resolve key divorce issues such as property division, alimony/maintenance, child custody and child support through litigation, collaborative law, negotiation and mediation.
- Child custody and support: Whether you are going through a divorce or seeking modification of an existing judgment, I will protect your parental and financial rights.
- Collaborative Law: I frequently represent clients who have chosen to resolve divorce issues out of court through the Collaborative Law process.
- Adoption: I am experienced at guiding clients through all types of adoptions, including stepparent adoption, adult child adoption, domestic adoption and international adoption.
- Civil unions: I have the understanding and experience to assist clients with all issues arising under Illinois' new civil union law, including dissolution of civil unions.
- Domestic partnership and cohabitation agreements: I frequently help couples draft and negotiate agreements concerning relationships that are not marriages or civil unions.
- Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements: If you are interested in entering into a prenuptial agreement or have been approached about signing a prenuptial agreement, I can explain the issues and your options.
- Estate planning: I frequently draft new and revised estate planning documents for clients who have gone through divorces and other changes in their family circumstances.
- Real estate: Divorce and separation often involve the sale and purchase of real estate. I am familiar with real estate transactions in Illinois and can represent clients in these matters.
I recognize that each case is unique, and I adjust my representation to suit the needs of each client. I believe in reasonableness and cooperation, but I am also prepared to aggressively protect my clients' rights in court when an appropriate settlement is not an option.
Contact an Illinois Divorce, Child Custody and Child Support Attorney
To discuss how I can help you with your family law case, contact my firm, Law Offices of Alexandra M. Goddard, at 847.382.3995, or you may send me an e-mail to set up a consultation. I offer reasonable fees and I accept major credit cards. Evening and weekend appointments are available by appointment.
