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.

Women’s Divorce Guide

Men’s Divorce Guide



Attorneys
Feldman, David
Frank, Jay A.
Iaria, Angela M.
Imam, Sara
Lazzara, Elizabeth
Zaslavsky, Michael A.


News
Aronberg Goldgehn Welcomes New Associate Sara Imam (Jul. 10, 2024)
Karen R. Mills to Discuss Mental Health and Guardianship in DCBA Mental Health Symposium (Apr. 18, 2023)
ISBA Parentage Subcommittee Elects Staci Balbirer as Co-Chair for 2022-2023 Term (Jun. 22, 2022)
Jay Frank and Staci Balbirer Attain Family Law Victory Before 19th Judicial Circuit Court Regarding the Difference Between Marital Assets and Income (Jan. 20, 2022)
Aronberg Goldgehn Continues Streak as Best Law Firm in Four Practice Areas (Nov. 04, 2021)
Aronberg Goldgehn Welcomes Chidinma O. Ahukanna (Oct. 14, 2021)
Aronberg Goldgehn Family Law Practice Featured in Crain's Chicago Business Roundtable Discussion (Jul. 27, 2021)
35 Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Honored as Leading and Emerging Lawyers in 2021 Lists (Feb. 09, 2021)
Eighteen Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars (Jan. 29, 2021)
Aronberg Goldgehn Recognized as a 2021 Chicago Best Law Firm in Four Practice Areas (Nov. 12, 2020)
Elizabeth Lazzara Named to the 2020 Best of the Best Attorney's Top 10 Family Law Attorneys List for Illinois (Sep. 18, 2020)
Twenty-Nine Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Illinois Leading Lawyers (Jul. 08, 2020)
Six Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Emerging Lawyers By Illinois Leading Lawyers (Jul. 08, 2020)
Jay Frank and Staci Balbirer Presenting at "Challenges on Digital Justice," an International Event (May. 26, 2020)
Eight Aronberg Goldgehn Members Named Super Lawyers By Illinois Super Lawyers (Jan. 29, 2020)
Seven Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Rising Stars By Illinois Super Lawyers (Jan. 29, 2020)
Aronberg Goldgehn's Women's Initiative Honors WINGS CEO Rebecca Darr With Its 2019 Inspiration Award (Aug. 15, 2019)
Paul Gilman, Jerry Holisky, Elizabeth Lazzara and Sheri Zaban Named in the Best Lawyers in America 2020 Edition (Aug. 15, 2019)
Elizabeth Lazzara Profiled in Leading Lawyer Magazine's 2019 Consumer Edition in an Article Titled "Early Courtroom Lesson Keeps Family Law Trial Attorney Well Prepared" (Jun. 07, 2019)
Paul Gilman, Elizabeth Lazzara and Sharon Zaban Named to "Crain's 2019 Notable Gen X Leaders in Law" List (Jun. 04, 2019)
Aronberg Goldgehn's Women Attorneys Volunteer at Sarah's Circle (May. 03, 2019)
Elizabeth Lazzara and John Sciaccotta Serving as Campaign Vice Chairs for the 2019 Investing in Justice Campaign (Apr. 26, 2019)
Twenty-Three Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Leading Lawyers in Illinois (Mar. 20, 2019)
Seven Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Emerging Lawyers By Illinois Leading Lawyers (Mar. 19, 2019)
Chris Bannon, Jay Frank, Tom Hanekamp, Julie Johnson, John Sciaccotta, Blooma Stark and Michael Zaslavsky Named Super Lawyers By Illinois Super Lawyers (Jan. 25, 2019)
Staci Balbirer, Amy Gibson, Ben Haskin, David Johnson, Amber LaFevers, Lindsay Lollio and Tim Nelson Named Rising Stars By Illinois Super Lawyers (Jan. 24, 2019)
Staci Balbirer, David Johnson Jr. and Lindsay Lollio Named Members of Aronberg Goldgehn (Jan. 21, 2019)
Aronberg Goldgehn's Women's Initiative Honors Sarah Alter With Its 2018 Inspiration Award (Aug. 17, 2018)
Elizabeth Lazzara, Blooma Stark and Sharon Zaban Named in "Chicago's Notable Women Lawyers 2018" by Crain's Custom Media (Jul. 31, 2018)
Aronberg Goldgehn Hosting the Legal Netlink Alliance's Spring 2018 Meeting (Apr. 30, 2018)
Five Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Emerging Lawyers By Illinois Leading Lawyers (Mar. 30, 2018)
Twenty Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Leading Lawyers By Illinois Leading Lawyers (Mar. 30, 2018)
Chris Bannon, Jay Frank, Tom Hanekamp, Blooma Stark and Michael Zaslavsky Named "Super Lawyers" By Illinois Super Lawyers (Jan. 25, 2018)
Seven Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Rising Stars By Illinois Super Lawyers (Jan. 24, 2018)
Aronberg Goldgehn's Women's Initiative Honors Businesswoman Rowena Zimmers With Its 2017 Inspiration Award (Oct. 17, 2017)
Eighteen Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Leading Lawyers By Illinois Leading Lawyers (Apr. 27, 2017)
Four Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Emerging Lawyers By Illinois Leading Lawyers (Apr. 26, 2017)
Elizabeth Lazzara Presenting at the "Advanced Issues in Assignment of Parental Responsibilities and Support in Divorce" Seminar on March 15, 2017 (Feb. 21, 2017)
Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Rising Stars By Illinois Super Lawyers (Jan. 23, 2017)
Chris Bannon, Jay Frank, Tom Hanekamp, Blooma Stark and Michael Zaslavsky Named "Super Lawyers" By Illinois Super Lawyers (Jan. 23, 2017)
Divorce Law Alert - Financial Abuse Is a Form of Domestic Violence (Nov. 29, 2016)
Aronberg Goldgehn Sponsoring the 18th Annual Illinois Bar Foundation Gala (Sep. 07, 2016)
Elizabeth Lazzara Recognized as 10 Best By the American Institute's Family Law Division (Aug. 30, 2016)
Divorce Law Alert - Dissipation of Assets in Divorce: What You Need to Know (Aug. 29, 2016)
Aronberg Goldgehn's Women's Initiative Hosts Its Inaugural Inspiration Award Luncheon (Aug. 01, 2016)
Divorce Law Alert - 7 Ways a Single Parent Can Stay Financially Fit (Jul. 29, 2016)
Divorce Law Alert - Did You Know You Can Crowdfund Your Divorce? (Jun. 29, 2016)
Divorce Law Alert - Why It Matters Who You Hire in A Divorce and How to Get It Right (Jun. 13, 2016)
Divorce Law Alert - 3 Ways People Sabotage Their Divorce (Jun. 07, 2016)
Divorce Law Alert - 7 Common Mistakes Made When Fighting a Custody Battle (May. 31, 2016)
Divorce Law Alert - I Thought My Ex Was a Narcissist, But Maybe I'm One (May. 22, 2016)
Divorce Law Alert- Meet My Bonus Mom! Establishing Terms for Members of Your Blended Family (May. 17, 2016)
Divorce Law Alert - What You Need to Know About Debt and Divorce (May. 09, 2016)
Divorce Law Alert - 9 Tips for Going Back to Work After a Divorce (May. 02, 2016)
Aronberg Goldgehn's Family Law Group Launches Its Facebook Page (Mar. 17, 2016)
Elizabeth Lazzara and John Sciaccotta Serving as Campaign Vice Chairs for the 2016 Investing in Justice Campaign (Mar. 01, 2016)
Five Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named Rising Stars by Illinois Super Lawyers (Jan. 01, 2016)
Chris Bannon, Jay Frank, Blooma Stark and Michael Zaslavsky Named Super Lawyers By Illinois Super Lawyers (Jan. 01, 2016)
Jay Frank Quoted in Chicago Tribune Story About The High-Profile Griffin Divorce Settlement (Oct. 07, 2015)
Chris Bannon Quoted in Illinois Bar Journal Article, "Women in the Law; Making the Ask" (Jul. 23, 2015)
Aronberg Goldgehn Ranked No. 1 for Having the Highest Percentage of Women Associates Among Illinois' Largest Firms (Jul. 14, 2015)
Chris Bannon Presenting at ISBA Seminar, "Because You're Worth It! Achieving Advancement & Fair Compensation in the Legal Profession" (Apr. 01, 2015)
Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named 2015 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in Illinois (Jan. 12, 2015)
Jay Frank Authors, "Myth-Busting in High-Profile Divorce," Published in the Chicago Tribune (Aug. 10, 2014)
Legal Netlink Alliance Spring General Meeting Held in Chicago (May. 16, 2014)
Elizabeth Lazzara Completes Divorce Mediation Skills Training Course (May. 09, 2014)
Jay Frank Moderates Panel at Divorce University Program (May. 04, 2014)
Family Law Insights - Support for Children With Special Needs (Mar. 13, 2014)
Chris Bannon, Jay Frank, Billy Garmisa and Blooma Stark Named Super Lawyers By Illinois Super Lawyers (Jan. 13, 2014)
Amy Gibson, Tim Nelson and Julie Neubauer Named Rising Stars by Illinois Super Lawyers (Aug. 29, 2013)
Chris Bannon, Jay Frank, Billy Garmisa and Blooma Stark Named Super Lawyers By Illinois Super Lawyers (Aug. 29, 2013)
Jay Frank Featured in Leading Lawyers Network Magazine – Consumer Edition For 2013 (Aug. 08, 2013)
Jay Frank Publishes "Settlement or Trial: What is Best?" in Divorce Magazine (Jun. 13, 2013)
Seven Aronberg Goldgehn Attorneys Named 2013 Illinois ‘Super Lawyers' and ‘Rising Stars' in Illinois (Jan. 04, 2013)
Aronberg Goldgehn Elects Michael A. Zaslavsky As an Equity Member (Jul. 01, 2011)
Elizabeth Lazzara to Speak at Family Law From A to Z Seminar (Apr. 19, 2011)
Jay Frank to Participate in Divorce University Program (Oct. 29, 2010)
Julie Neubauer Presenting "Divorce, Deportation and Disciplinary Complaints: Avoiding Immigration Pitfalls in Family Law" (Feb. 28, 2010)
Jay Frank to Speak on Collection Issues in Family Law Cases (Feb. 25, 2010)


Articles
Courtroom Lesson Keeps Family Law Trial Attorney Well Prepared, a Profile of Elizabeth Lazzara (Jun. 07, 2019)
Women's Divorce Guide (Mar. 12, 2019)
Men's Divorce Guide (Mar. 12, 2019)
Family Law Update - Why the Date We File a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage Just Became Important (May. 18, 2016)
Family Law Report - Court’s Authority to Ban Counsel From Conferring With Client During Testimony (Jan. 01, 2016)
Your Business and the Divorce Process (Aug. 20, 2010)