Family Law
Dealing with a divorce is highly emotional, making it a particularly difficult legal issue. If you are facing a divorce and the issues related to protecting your children, you need a competent law firm you can trust. You need a firm that will do everything possible to protect your privacy and your family.
The attorneys at Dixon & Johnston, P.C. have 30 years of experience in the area of family law, concentrating our practice in St. Clair County, Illinois. We know how to work towards a fair and equitable solution to your dispute while protecting your rights. We can help you in these areas of family law:
- Divorce
- Child Support
- Paternity
- Step Parent Adoptions
Divorce
When you are facing divorce, particularly when children are involved, you will need to continue dealing with your spouse in the future, and perhaps throughout the rest of your lives. This is why it is so important to handle your divorce as amicably as possible. The attorneys at Dixon & Johnston, P.C. recognize that nobody wins when you spend all your time and money on repeated court battles.
We help you focus on the real issues, such as division of property and addressing assets or debts. When possible, we can negotiate marital settlements out of court, avoiding the pain of a courtroom trial. You might also consider mediation and arbitration to save time and money.
When needed to protect your interests, we will assertively litigate legal proceedings on your behalf.
Child support
Divorce becomes more complex when children are involved, and the best interests of your children are of primary importance. The attorneys at Dixon & Johnston, P.C. diligently work to ensure your children have the financial support they need for the best life possible. We can also assist in proceedings involving the modification of support obligations.
Paternity
By law, a child born to a wife during marriage is presumed to be the husband’s child. When a child is born outside of marriage, or even when a couple faces divorce, questions can arise pertaining to the identity of the child’s biological father. The attorneys at Dixon & Johnston, P.C. have the resources to obtain legal evidence of paternity such as DNA testing.
Your children are entitled to certain legal rights such as these:
- Financial support from both parents
- Medical and life insurance coverage
- Protection regarding inheritance
Our attorneys diligently work to protect your children’s’ rights to help them gain a bright future.
Call for a free consultation
Call Dixon & Johnston, P.C. at 1-800-733-2440 to review your case. Or, contact us online. We will help get your case settled so you can move on with your life.
