Divorce and Family Law
Divorce and Family Law
Aronberg Goldgehn’s experienced and award winning Divorce and Family Law attorneys serve the needs of both men and women in a wide variety of family law, domestic relations and divorce matters. We represent a range of clients, from high net worth individuals to middle class professionals, in complex, contested cases as well as through amicable resolutions.
Our attorneys have a wealth of experience in matters of spousal and child support, property division and retirement benefits. We also deal extensively with children’s issues involving contested and uncontested child custody, allocation of parental rights and responsibilities, liberal and supervised visitation, relocation, termination of parental rights, and issues of physical, sexual and/or substance abuse. Our team is skilled in handling:
| Adoptions | Legal Separations |
| Appeals | Maintenance (Alimony) |
| Asset Tracing & Valuations | Mediations |
| Child Support | Modifications & Enforcement of Judgments |
| Children With Special Needs | Negotiated Settlements |
| Custody Disputes | Parental Responsibilities & Visitation |
| Divorces | Post Judgment Litigation |
| Domestic Violence & Orders of Protection | Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements |
| Financial & Tax Matters | Property Distributions |
| Guardianships | Trial Court Litigation |
Mediation
Aronberg Goldgehn’s Divorce and Family Law practice includes trained and certified mediators. Mediation offers clients an alternative to traditional courtroom litigation for resolving family law disputes. Settlements often can be achieved in a more cost-effective manner and with less emotional toll, as well as providing confidentiality of the proceedings.
Full Service
As part of a full-service law firm, our practice group draws upon the unique skills of other lawyers within the firm to address legal issues that arise in correlation to family law, domestic relations and divorce matters. For instance, Aronberg Goldgehn attorneys outside our practice group have advised our clients on tax and financial planning matters, estate planning, real estate, business law and many other issues.
Strong Client Advocates
In a law firm built on a personal commitment to our clients, our Divorce and Family Law practice is proud to have that as our guiding principle. We are strong advocates for our clients while offering a blend of cost effective and common sense representation. We listen and advise with the utmost sensitivity to the matter, help clients prioritize their goals, discuss possible approaches, and expeditiously advance their matters forward while keeping them fully informed throughout.
Connected to the Legal Community and Related Professionals
Aronberg Goldgehn’s Divorce and Family Law attorneys are preferred referral sources for a number of large law firms in the Chicagoland area. The expertise of our practice group is widely recognized by both the bench and bar in matters ranging from out of court negotiation settlements to high stakes litigation. In addition, we have strong relationships with experienced experts outside the legal arena who we can recommend and partner with, such as psychologists, mediators, forensic accountants or business evaluators – whatever the case requires. Our attorneys are frequently invited to lecture and write on family law and divorce matters, and have been featured experts in the Chicago Tribune and on television and radio.
Local Presence, Global Resources
Our Divorce and Family Law attorneys serve clients in Cook County as well as in Lake, DuPage, Kane and Will counties, from our offices in Chicago and Wheaton. We also have the ability to assist clients on a global basis through our participation in Legal Netlink Alliance (LNA), a network of 120 mid-sized law firms in 50 U.S. cities and 40 countries. If we need to search for assets in New York, Paris or Tokyo, for example, through LNA we have immediate access to the right lawyer for the issue.
Divorce Guides
We offer our Divorce Guides to help women and men through the divorce process. These guides include selected articles, book excerpts, advice, insights and more. Click below to access these guides.
Aronberg Goldgehn Welcomes New Associate Sara Imam
07.10.24
Sara Imam joins Aronberg Goldgehn's Divorce and Family Law practice as an Associate.... Read More
Karen R. Mills to Discuss Mental Health and Guardianship in DCBA Mental Health Symposium
04.18.23
The event will delve into how lawyers, courts and clinical practitioners can collaborate to improve mental health outcomes. Karen will present during the Mental Health and Guardianship section.... Read More
ISBA Parentage Subcommittee Elects Staci Balbirer as Co-Chair for 2022-2023 Term
06.22.22
Staci Balbirer will serve as Co-Chair of the Illinois State Bar Association Family Law Section Council's Parentage Subcommittee for 2022-2023.... Read More
In a recent marital law case in the Circuit Court of the 19th Judicial Circuit of Lake County, Jay Frank and Staci Balbirer attained judgment in favor of their client in a case outlining the difference between income and marital assets.... Read More
Aronberg Goldgehn Continues Streak as Best Law Firm in Four Practice Areas
11.04.21
Aronberg Goldgehn has once again been named a Best Law Firm in the metropolitan Chicago area.... Read More
Aronberg Goldgehn Welcomes Chidinma O. Ahukanna
10.14.21
Chidinma O. Ahukanna joins the firm's Family Law and Business Litigation practices as Associate in the Chicago office... Read More
Aronberg Goldgehn Family Law Practice Featured in Crain's Chicago Business Roundtable Discussion
07.27.21
Elizabeth Lazzara shares insights in "Roundtable on Family Law Update" discussion with Crain's Chicago Business.... Read More
35 Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Honored as Leading and Emerging Lawyers in 2021 Lists
02.09.21
Leading Lawyers Network recognizes 35 Aronberg Goldgehn attorneys in the 2021 Leading and Emerging Lawyer lists.... Read More
Eighteen Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
01.29.21
Aronberg Goldgehn congratulates its 18 attorneys that have been selected to the 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.... Read More
Aronberg Goldgehn Recognized as a 2021 Chicago Best Law Firm in Four Practice Areas
11.12.20
U.S. News & World Report names the firm a Best Law Firm in the areas of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses, Family, Real Estate and Health Care.... Read More
Of the 1.3 million attorneys practicing in the United States, less than .05 percent receive this distinction.... Read More
Twenty-Nine Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Illinois Leading Lawyers
07.08.20
Anderson, Bannon, Brodsky, Christman, De Preter, Frank, Garmisa, Gilman, Hanekamp, Hayes, Holisky, J. Johnson, Lazzara, Lichtenstein, Melamed, Morris, T. Nelson, C. Niro, B. Niro, Robertson, Schlifke, Scholl, Sciaccotta, Sodikoff, Stark, Warren, Wernick, Zaban and Zaslavsky named Leading Lawyers.... Read More
Six Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Emerging Lawyers By Illinois Leading Lawyers
07.08.20
Staci Balbirer, Amy M. Gibson, Benjamin Haskin, David A. Johnson, Jr., Amber O. LaFevers and Lindsay P. Lollio have been named Emerging Lawyers for 2020 by Illinois Leading Lawyers.... Read More
Jay Frank and Staci Balbirer Presenting at "Challenges on Digital Justice," an International Event
05.26.20
This virtual event takes place May 28, 2020, and seeks to analyze the impact of the implementation of new digital technologies in the judicial system.... Read More
Eight Aronberg Goldgehn Members Named Super Lawyers By Illinois Super Lawyers
01.29.20
Chris Bannon, Jay Frank, Tom Hanekamp, Julie A. Johnson, Bill Niro John C. Sciaccotta, Blooma Stark and Michael A. Zaslavsky have been selected as Illinois Super Lawyers for 2020.... Read More
Seven Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Rising Stars By Illinois Super Lawyers
01.29.20
Staci Balbirer, Amy Gibson, Ben Haskin, David Johnson, Lindsay Lollio, Tim Nelson and Chris Niro have been named Rising Stars by Illinois Super Lawyers.... Read More
Aronberg Goldgehn's Women's Initiative Honors WINGS CEO Rebecca Darr With Its 2019 Inspiration Award
08.15.19
Rebecca accepted the award at the Fourth Annual Inspiration Award Reception hosted by the Aronberg Goldgehn Women's Initiative.... Read More
Lawyers named to The Best Lawyers in America© publication were recognized by their peers in the legal industry for their professional excellence in 146 practice areas.... Read More
"She's been a rock for me, which is great," says a client in the article. "Because of her, I'll be better off than I was before."... Read More
Paul Gilman, Elizabeth Lazzara and Sharon Zaban have been named on "Crain's 2019 Notable Gen X Leaders in Law" list, published in the June 3 edition of Crain's Chicago Business.... Read More
Aronberg Goldgehn's Women Attorneys Volunteer at Sarah's Circle
05.03.19
On April 24, 2019, a group of Aronberg Goldgehn's Women's Initiative members volunteered at Sarah's Circle in Chicago's Uptown Community, providing dinner service for their residents... Read More
The Investing in Justice Campaign raises much-needed funds for pro bono and legal aid services in the Chicago area.... Read More
Twenty-Three Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Leading Lawyers in Illinois
03.20.19
Anderson, Bannon, Brodsky, Christman, Frank, Garmisa, Gilman, Hanekamp, Hayes, Holisky, Johnson, Lazzara, Lichtenstein, Melamed, Morris, Robertson, Schlifke, Scholl, Sciaccotta, Sodikoff, Stark, Zaban and Zaslavsky named Leading Lawyers.... Read More
Seven Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Emerging Lawyers By Illinois Leading Lawyers
03.19.19
Staci Balbirer, Amy M. Gibson, Benjamin Haskin, David A. Johnson, Jr., Amber O. LaFevers, Lindsay P. Lollio and Timothy R. Nelson have been named Emerging Lawyers for 2019 by Illinois Leading Lawyers.... Read More
Only 5 percent of Illinois attorneys are named Super Lawyers.... Read More
No more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in Illinois are named to Rising Stars.... Read More
Staci Balbirer, David Johnson Jr. and Lindsay Lollio Named Members of Aronberg Goldgehn
01.21.19
Aronberg Goldgehn Davis & Garmisa has named Staci Balbirer, David A. Johnson Jr. and Lindsay P. Lollio as Members of the firm, effective January 1, 2018.... Read More
Aronberg Goldgehn's Women's Initiative Honors Sarah Alter With Its 2018 Inspiration Award
08.17.18
Sarah Alter, President and CEO of the Network of Executive Women (NEW), accepted the award at the Third Annual Inspiration Award Luncheon.... Read More
The list is published in the July 30 edition of Crain's Chicago Business, as well as online at ChicagoBusiness.com.... Read More
Aronberg Goldgehn Hosting the Legal Netlink Alliance's Spring 2018 Meeting
04.30.18
On May 17, 2018, the Legal Netlink Alliance will kick off its 2018 Spring meeting with a cocktail reception in the offices of Aronberg Goldgehn.... Read More
Five Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Emerging Lawyers By Illinois Leading Lawyers
03.30.18
Amy M. Gibson, Benjamin Haskin, Amber O. LaFevers, Lindsay P. Lollio and Timothy R. Nelson have been named Emerging Lawyers for 2018 by Illinois Leading Lawyers.... Read More
Twenty Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Leading Lawyers By Illinois Leading Lawyers
03.30.18
Twenty-one Aronberg Goldgehn attorneys have been named Leading Lawyers for 2018 by Illinois Leading Lawyers.... Read More
Aronberg Goldgehn members Christopher J. Bannon, Jay A. Frank, Thomas K. Hanekamp, Blooma Stark and Michael Zaslavsky have been selected as Illinois Super Lawyers for 2018.... Read More
Seven Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Rising Stars By Illinois Super Lawyers
01.24.18
Staci L. Balbirer, Amy M. Gibson, Benjamin Haskin, David A. Johnson, Jr., Amber O. LaFevers, Lindsay P. Lollio and Timothy R. Nelson have been named "Rising Stars" by Illinois Super Lawyers.... Read More
Rowena Zimmers accepted Aronberg Goldgehn's 2017 Inspiration Award at its 2nd Annual Inspiration Award Luncheon.... Read More
Eighteen Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Leading Lawyers By Illinois Leading Lawyers
04.27.17
Eighteen of the firm's members have been named Leading Lawyers by Illinois Leading Lawyers, a designation awarded to less than 5 percent of Illinois attorneys.... Read More
Four Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Emerging Lawyers By Illinois Leading Lawyers
04.26.17
Amy Gibson, Julie Johnson, Tim Nelson and Amber LaFevers have been named Emerging Lawyers by Illinois Leading Lawyers, a designation awarded to less than 2 percent of Illinois attorneys.... Read More
Family Law Attorney Elizabeth Olen Lazzara will present "Initiating the Child Support Case" and "Modifying and Enforcing Child Support Decrees."... Read More
Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Rising Stars By Illinois Super Lawyers
01.23.17
Staci L. Balbirer, Amy M. Gibson, Julie A. Johnson, Amber O. LaFevers and Timothy R. Nelson have been named "Rising Stars" by Illinois Super Lawyers.... Read More
Aronberg Goldgehn members Chris Bannon, Jay Frank, Tom Hanekamp, Blooma Stark and Michael Zaslavsky have been selected as Illinois Super Lawyers for 2017.... Read More
Divorce Law Alert - Financial Abuse Is a Form of Domestic Violence
11.29.16
This Divorce Alert is brought to you by the Chicago Divorce and Family Law Attorneys at Aronberg Goldgehn Davis & Garmisa and Divorce Magazine... Read More
Aronberg Goldgehn Sponsoring the 18th Annual Illinois Bar Foundation Gala
09.07.16
Aronberg Goldgehn is honored to be the Northern Illinois University Fellowship Sponsor for the Illinois Bar Foundation's 2016 Gala, where Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan will be presented with the 2016 Distinguished Award for Excellence.... Read More
Elizabeth Lazzara Recognized as 10 Best By the American Institute's Family Law Division
08.30.16
Aronberg Goldgehn Davis & Garmisa member Elizabeth Olen Lazzara has been recognized as a 10 Best for Client Satisfaction by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys.™... Read More
Divorce Law Alert - Dissipation of Assets in Divorce: What You Need to Know
08.29.16
This Divorce Alert is brought to you by the Chicago Divorce and Family Law Attorneys at Aronberg Goldgehn Davis & Garmisa and Divorce Magazine.... Read More
Aronberg Goldgehn's Women's Initiative Hosts Its Inaugural Inspiration Award Luncheon
08.01.16
Ulta Beauty General Counsel Jodi Caro Honored With the 2016 Inspiration Award... Read More
Divorce Law Alert - 7 Ways a Single Parent Can Stay Financially Fit
07.29.16
This Divorce Alert is brought to you by the Chicago Divorce and Family Law Attorneys at Aronberg Goldgehn Davis & Garmisa and Divorce Magazine.... Read More
Divorce Law Alert - Did You Know You Can Crowdfund Your Divorce?
06.29.16
This Divorce Alert is brought to you by the Chicago Divorce and Family Law Attorneys at Aronberg Goldgehn Davis & Garmisa and Divorce Magazine.... Read More
Divorce Law Alert - Why It Matters Who You Hire in A Divorce and How to Get It Right
06.13.16
This Divorce Alert is brought to you by the Chicago Divorce and Family Law Attorneys at Aronberg Goldgehn Davis & Garmisa and Divorce Magazine.... Read More
Divorce Law Alert - 3 Ways People Sabotage Their Divorce
06.07.16
This Divorce Alert is brought to you by the Chicago Divorce and Family Law Attorneys at Aronberg Goldgehn Davis & Garmisa and Divorce Magazine.... Read More
Divorce Law Alert - 7 Common Mistakes Made When Fighting a Custody Battle
05.31.16
This Divorce Alert is brought to you by the Chicago Divorce and Family Law Attorneys at Aronberg Goldgehn Davis & Garmisa and Divorce Magazine.... Read More
Divorce Law Alert - I Thought My Ex Was a Narcissist, But Maybe I'm One
05.22.16
This Divorce Alert is brought to you by the Chicago Divorce and Family Law Attorneys at Aronberg Goldgehn Davis & Garmisa and Divorce Magazine.... Read More
Divorce Law Alert- Meet My Bonus Mom! Establishing Terms for Members of Your Blended Family
05.17.16
This Divorce Alert is brought to you by the Chicago Divorce and Family Law Attorneys at Aronberg Goldgehn Davis & Garmisa and Divorce Magazine.... Read More
Divorce Law Alert - What You Need to Know About Debt and Divorce
05.09.16
This Divorce Alert is brought to you by the Chicago Divorce and Family Law Attorneys at Aronberg Goldgehn Davis & Garmisa and Divorce Magazine.... Read More
Divorce Law Alert - 9 Tips for Going Back to Work After a Divorce
05.02.16
This Divorce Alert is brought to you by the Chicago Divorce and Family Law Attorneys at Aronberg Goldgehn Davis & Garmisa and Divorce Magazine.... Read More
Aronberg Goldgehn's Family Law Group Launches Its Facebook Page
03.17.16
The group's Facebook page is designed to be a valuable source of information for individuals who may be engaged in a family law conflict or for those who may need basic family law information.... Read More
Aronberg Goldgehn members Elizabeth O. Lazzara and John C. Sciaccotta are serving as Campaign Vice Chairs for the 2016 Chicago Bar Foundation's 10th Anniversary Investing in Justice Campaign, which kicks off on March 7, 2016.... Read More
Five Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Rising Stars by Illinois Super Lawyers
01.01.16
Staci Balbirer, Amy M. Rapoport Gibson, Amber O. LaFevers, Timothy R. Nelson and Julie A. Neubauer and have been designated Rising Stars in Illinois by Super Lawyers.... Read More
Aronberg Goldgehn members Christopher J. Bannon, Jay A. Frank, Blooma Stark and Michael Zaslavsky have been selected as Illinois ‘Super Lawyers' for 2016.... Read More
Jay Frank Quoted in Chicago Tribune Story About The High-Profile Griffin Divorce Settlement
10.07.15
Jay Frank, co-Chair of Aronberg Goldgehn's Family Law Group, is quoted in today's Chicago Tribune's story about the high-profile divorce of Ken Griffin, Illinois' richest man.... Read More
Chris Bannon Quoted in Illinois Bar Journal Article, "Women in the Law; Making the Ask"
07.23.15
Aronberg Goldgehn Co-Managing Member Christopher J. Bannon and others address what firms can do to ensure that female attorneys' compensation and opportunities keep pace with their talent and commitment.... Read More
Chicago Lawyer magazine' has published the results of its annual diversity survey of the largest law firms in Illinois, and Aronberg Goldgehn has been ranked No. 1 in one analysis of the statistics.... Read More
On May 7, 2015, Aronberg Goldgehn Co-Managing Member Christopher J. Bannon and his fellow panelists will present "Rising Above the Stats: Defining and Encouraging Success for Women Attorneys and Methods for Achieving It."... Read More
Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named 2015 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in Illinois
01.12.15
Christopher J. Bannon, Jay A. Frank and Blooma Stark have been selected as Illinois Super Lawyers; Amber N. LaFevers, Timothy R. Nelson and Amy M. Rapoport Gibson named ‘Rising Stars.'... Read More
Jay Frank Authors, "Myth-Busting in High-Profile Divorce," Published in the Chicago Tribune
08.10.14
Aronberg Goldgehn Family Law Attorney Jay A. Frank has authored an Outside Opinion article for the Chicago Tribune on the high-profile divorce of billionaire Chicago couple Ken and Anne Griffin.... Read More
Legal Netlink Alliance Spring General Meeting Held in Chicago
05.16.14
On May 16, Legal Netlink Alliance held its Spring General Meeting at the Standard Club in Chicago.... Read More
Elizabeth Lazzara Completes Divorce Mediation Skills Training Course
05.09.14
As a mediator, Elizabeth Lazzara intends to assist clients in reaching reasonable, creative and cost-effective solutions that are right for their families.... Read More
Jay Frank Moderates Panel at Divorce University Program
05.04.14
Jay A. Frank moderated a legal panel at Divorce University, a one-day program designed to educate women on the legal, financial and emotional aspects of divorce.... Read More
Family Law Insights - Support for Children With Special Needs
03.13.14
For divorcing couples who have children with special needs, settlement agreements must be carefully crafted to include the child's existing or future eligibility for SSI and Medicaid.... Read More
Christopher J. Bannon, Jay A. Frank, William J. Garmisa and Blooma Stark have been selected as Super Lawyers by Illinois Super Lawyers.... Read More
Amy Gibson, Tim Nelson and Julie Neubauer Named Rising Stars by Illinois Super Lawyers
08.29.13
Aronberg Attorneys Amy M. Rapoport Gibson, Timothy R. Nelson and Julie A. Neubauer and have been designated Rising Stars in Illinois by Super Lawyers.... Read More
Aronberg Goldgehn members Christopher J. Bannon, Jay A. Frank, William J. Garmisa and Blooma Stark have been selected as Illinois Super Lawyers.... Read More
Jay Frank Featured in Leading Lawyers Network Magazine - Consumer Edition For 2013
08.08.13
Leading Lawyers Network Magazine featured Family Law attorney Jay Frank in an article in their Consumer Edition 2013 publication. Jay's article details his road to success as a renowned family law attorney.... Read More
Jay Frank Publishes "Settlement or Trial: What is Best?" in Divorce Magazine
06.13.13
Family Law Attorney Jay Frank has published "Settlement or Trial: What is Best?" in Divorce Magazine.... Read More
Seven Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named 2013 Illinois Super Lawyers' and Rising Stars' in Illinois
01.04.13
Aronberg Goldgehn is pleased to announce that four attorneys were selected as Illinois ‘Super Lawyers' for 2013 and four attorneys were designated as ‘Rising Stars' in Illinois by Super Lawyers magazine.... Read More
Aronberg Goldgehn Elects Michael A. Zaslavsky As an Equity Member
07.01.11
Elizabeth Lazzara to Speak at Family Law From A to Z Seminar
04.19.11
Elizabeth Olen Lazzara will be speaking on June 21, 2011 at the National Business Institute Family Law From A to Z Seminar in Lisle, Illinois. Elizabeth will be presenting on the process and procedures in marriage dissolution and a family law case update.... Read More
Jay Frank to Participate in Divorce University Program
10.29.10
Family Law Attorney Jay Frank will moderate a legal panel at Divorce University, a one day program designed to educate women on the legal, financial and emotional aspects of divorce.... Read More
Julie A. Neubauer will present on the impact of domestic relations proceedings upon clients with immigration status concerns when issues involving domestic violence or other crimes of moral turpitude are at play... Read More
Jay Frank to Speak on Collection Issues in Family Law Cases
02.25.10
Family Law attorney Jay Frank will be speaking on Collection Issues in Family Law Cases at the annual meeting of the Illinois Creditors Bar Association.... Read More
