Russell D. Knight Chicago Divorce Lawyer
The Law Office of Russell D. Knight is a family law and divorce law firm dedicated to guiding clients through their divorces both in and out of the courtroom. At the Law Office of Russell D. Knight, our team of divorce lawyers provide a personal level of service that will help put you back in control. We will discuss all of your legal options and give you an honest assessment of what is required for your divorce case. Contact our office today for a 100% free consultation with a Chicago divorce lawyer.
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Russell D. Knight has been divorcing people in Chicago, IL since 2006. We are Chicagoland area Illinois divorce attorneys who have crafted prenuptial, postnuptial and other divorce agreements and/or litigated over a thousand divorces and parentage actions.
Personal attention from family law attorneys and professional staff. Each client has a dedicated paralegal and attorney assigned to their divorce case for complete representation. Whether it is complex financial issues or high conflict parenting/visitation matters, YOUR best outcome is OUR focus and goal.
Above all, we focus on your children — their health, safety and happiness. Your family’s needs during and after the Illinois divorce process are our foremost concern. Whether contested or collaborative, all child custody matters are handled with the children first in mind.
The billable hour system used by Illinois divorce lawyers can be abused. Our invoices – reasonable and crystal clear – reflect our team's time, expenses and commitment to providing value and results gained via offer or litigation for our clients throughout Illinois.
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Family law is what we do.
Family Law refers to Illinois law, rules, regulations, and court procedures involving the family unit in the Illinois courts. Additionally, there are Supreme Court and local Cook County court rules that govern Family Law.
Whether it is child support, custody, property division, maintenance (formerly known as alimony) or other spousal support, there is a rule for it…and we know it!
We have a singular obsession with providing insight and understanding into family law and other marital legal issues in the state of Illinois.
Family law proceedings need the attention of a conscientious, experienced divorce attorney who can successfully bring your divorce and/or parenting matter to settlement or trial on your terms.
Let’s spend a few minutes on the phone. Take the first step. After a discussion with advice, candor and privacy, you’ll know what to do next. If we are a good partner for you in this journey, our professional relationship can begin.
We’ll guide you to the best solution possible and always put your kids first.
Practice Areas: Divorce and Family Law
Phone: (773) 334-6311
Email: russell@rdklegal.com
BIOGRAPHY: Russell D. Knight has been practicing family law as a Chicago divorce lawyer since 2006. From highly contested paternity issues to mediation and final dissolution of marriage, Russell D. Knight resolves tough cases with sound legal advice while remaining a strong advocate for his client’s interests.
Practice Areas: Divorce and Family Law
Phone: (773) 334-6311
Email: rahul@iyerlawfirm.com
BIOGRAPHY: Rahul has practiced divorce and family law since 2012 in Minnesota and then in Chicago Illinois since 2015. With a well-honed focus on the difficult business and financial aspects of divorce law, Rahul co-counsels all of Russell Knight’s divorce and family law cases in Chicago. Rahul settles cases via contested court order or amicable agreement.
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