Devriendt & Associates - Joliet, IL

Compassionate Family Law and Divorce Advocacy in Downtown Joliet

Divorce and domestic legal challenges affect virtually every aspect of a person's life, from financial security to cherished relationships with children. Located at 24 W Cass Street on the 5th Floor in Joliet, Illinois, Devriendt and Associates has guided clients through sensitive domestic matters since 1990. Founded and managed by respected attorney Judith A. DeVriendt, the firm combines extensive trial acumen with a genuinely empathetic understanding of family dynamics. As a former felony prosecutor and courtroom supervisor in the Will County State's Attorney's Office, Judith DeVriendt brings decisive trial skills to every case. Whether clients need to hire an attorney for contentious marital disputes or find a lawyer to protect their parental rights, the firm offers steadfast guidance.

Comprehensive Divorce and Complex Property Division

Marital dissolutions involving substantial financial interests require diligent attention to detail and sound strategic planning. Devriendt and Associates works closely with individuals, business owners, and professionals to evaluate assets accurately and achieve fair distributions under Illinois law. Key practice areas include:

• Equitable Asset Distribution: Identifying and evaluating marital property, real estate portfolios, retirement accounts, pensions, and closely held corporate holdings.
• Spousal Support and Maintenance: Advocating for appropriate temporary and reviewable maintenance arrangements to safeguard long-term financial self-sufficiency.
• Child Custody and Decision-Making: Structuring comprehensive parenting plans that determine educational, medical, and religious decision-making while defending parental bonds.
• Child Support and Expenses: Calculating statutory child support pursuant to Illinois guidelines, addressing extraordinary extracurricular fees, healthcare costs, and college contributions.
• High-Conflict Custody and Visitation: Managing intense parental disputes, parenting time enforcement, and post-decree modifications when circumstances change.

Protective Orders and DCFS Administrative Defense

When safety is threatened or domestic allegations arise, swift legal intervention is essential. If you need an urgent attorney to request emergency protection, the firm moves rapidly to file or contest emergency orders of protection and civil restraining orders. In addition, Devriendt and Associates offers specialized defense in Illinois Department of Children and Family Services administrative investigations, vigorously protecting parents and professional caregivers from unwarranted findings of neglect or abuse.

Paternity Actions, Mediation, and Prenuptial Agreements

In addition to traditional marital dissolutions, the legal team assists clients in establishing formal legal paternity, adjudicating fatherhood, and securing meaningful visitation rights. The firm also drafts robust prenuptial agreements designed to clarify property expectations prior to marriage, as well as providing divorce mediation services for couples striving to reach amicable resolutions outside the courtroom.

Client-Focused Representation with Free Initial Consultations

Devriendt and Associates prioritizes responsive communication, ensuring clients remain fully informed and empowered at every stage of the legal process. Prospective clients in Joliet and across Will County can schedule a free initial consultation by phone or in person to discuss their legal options and develop a clear path forward.