Experienced Divorce &
Family Law Attorneys

We Manage the Avalanche

The Law Firm Dedicated Exclusively
to Divorce and Family Law

Because Nothing is More Important
Than Your Family and Finances

B.A. Economics, University of Chicago 1980
J.D. University of Kansas School of Law 1988
Wakenight & Associates, P.C. 2001 – present

Intelligent, Diligent, Reliable Solutions

B.A. Economics, University of Chicago 1980
J.D. University of Kansas School of Law 1988
Wakenight & Associates, P.C. 2001 – present

Intelligent, Diligent, Reliable Solutions

The Law Firm Dedicated Exclusively
to Divorce and Family Law

Because Nothing is More Important
Than Your Family and Finances

Divorce Attorneys Chicago

Family Law Attorneys Chicago

We Manage the Avalanche

Experienced Divorce Attorneys Chicago

  • Secure Financial Relief and Protection of Assets including Your Fair Share of Investments, Retirement Accounts, Small Businesses, Home Equity, Maintenance, Child Support, etc.
  • Secure Primary Residence of Children, Custody, Parenting Time, Visitation, Decision Making, Relocation, Grandparent Rights, etc.
  • Secure Experienced Representation in Cook, Will, Kankakee, Grundy, Kendall, DuPage and Kane Counties . . . by Calling Now to Talk to a Wakenight Divorce Attorney.

When you are facing the possibility of a divorce or any other family-related legal matter, it is understandable that you might be feeling confused, overwhelmed, and unsure about where to start. At Wakenight & Associates, P.C., we recognize the challenges that come with divorce and family law concerns, and we are equipped to help you manage the avalanche of logistical, spousal, parental, custodial, financial, emotional, and legal issues that may be overwhelming you.

Our skilled divorce attorneys and matrimonial law attorneys have more than 50 years of combined legal experience. We have helped many clients throughout the greater Chicago region with their most difficult divorce and family law matters. Let us put our knowledge, experience, and abilities to work for you and your family.

Family Law Attorneys Chicago

  • Parentage/Paternity: We will help you meet the requirements to establish legal paternity, which will protect parents’ and children’s rights and ensure that children receive financial support from both parents.
  • Adoption: We will provide dedicated representation throughout the entire process of adopting a child, addressing legal concerns related to adoptive parents, adoptive children, birth parents, adoption agencies, or DCFS.
  • Guardianship: When parents are unable and unwilling to carry out their duties as parents we can help establish a guardianship for safety and care of the child.

Family law is complex. It is not enough to be merely correct, proper, accurate or truthful. When you enter Family Court, you will be required to follow the rules of civil procedure and “prove” your case to the degree necessary to convince the Court to rule in your favor
while your opponent is, likewise, striving to convince the Court to rule against you.

When it comes to divorce, you need a firm that specializes in family law and divorce cases.  Our family law attorneys in are the best in Chicago. With years of experience our attorneys will guide you through the process and mitigate the stress that is involved when going through a divorce. 

When you enter Family Court will want to have an advocate on your side who will protect your rights and your family’s best interests. Whether you are in a divorce case or a paternity case or are dealing with issues of guardianship or adoption or any family law matter
our skilled family law attorneys can help you achieve positive results. Servicing Chicago and the surrounding areas.

Let Our Experience Be Your Guide 

Call Us, Let Us Help You.

Committed To Helping Our Clients Succeed

Our Practice Areas

Divorce

Getting divorced is rarely easy. Fortunately, you do not need to go through the process alone. At Wakenight & Associates, P.C., our experienced divorce attorneys provide trusted guidance and skilled representation for those in the midst of a divorce.

Family Law

In addition to our divorce practice, we also offer representation for a wide range of other family law concerns. The lawyers at Wakenight & Associates, P.C. work on behalf of both mothers and fathers to establish legal paternity for their children.

Our Attorneys

Mark T. Wakenight

President

Melissa S. Fish

Senior Associate Attorney

Gonzalo Gomez

Senior Associate Attorney

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