The Law Office of Marjorie Sher - Waukegan, IL

Dedicated Family Law and Divorce Advocacy in Waukegan

Navigating family-related legal issues can be one of the most emotionally exhausting experiences of a person's life. When marital breakdown occurs or the safety and welfare of children are at stake, having a proven, compassionate advocate makes all the difference. Located directly across from the Lake County courthouse at 415 Washington Street in Waukegan, Illinois, The Law Office of Marjorie Sher delivers client-focused representation founded on dignity, clarity, and respect. Serving families across Lake County since 1993, attorney Marjorie Sher brings over thirty years of focused courtroom experience and negotiation prowess to every case.

Attorney Marjorie Sher is a recognized leader in the Illinois legal community. A graduate of the Chicago-Kent College of Law, she has served as President of both the Lake County Bar Association and the Association of Women Attorneys of Lake County. When you need to hire a lawyer who commands the respect of local judges or find a lawyer capable of protecting your parental rights with tact and skill, this firm provides steadfast representation customized to your family's unique dynamics.

Core Practice Areas and Family Law Services

The practice concentrates on domestic relations law, offering comprehensive representation tailored to achieve durable resolutions:

• Divorce and Legal Separation: Guiding spouses through contested and uncontested dissolutions, the firm acts as experienced divorce lawyers. Representation covers marital property division, spousal maintenance, and cost-effective flat-fee divorce solutions.
• Child Custody and Allocation of Parental Responsibilities: As trusted child custody lawyers, the office advocates for parenting plans that protect parental bonds, addressing decision-making authority, parenting schedules, and relocation disputes while prioritizing child welfare.
• Child Support and Financial Modifications: Working as thorough child support lawyers, attorney Sher ensures child support determinations adhere strictly to statutory income shares guidelines. The firm also assists parents with post-decree modifications when changes in employment, income, or child medical needs arise.
• Domestic Violence and Orders of Protection: Acting as responsive domestic violence lawyers, attorney Sher helps clients obtain emergency orders of protection and plenary protective orders to shield families from abuse and harassment.
• Certified Family Law Mediation: As a court-certified family law mediator, attorney Sher offers neutral conflict-resolution sessions that allow divorcing spouses and co-parents to reach mutually agreeable compromises outside of acrimonious court battles.
• Guardian ad Litem and Child Representation: Frequently appointed as a Guardian ad Litem and Child Representative in Lake County courts, attorney Sher brings vital insight into judicial expectations regarding child welfare.
• Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements: Functioning as prenuptial agreement lawyers, the practice drafts enforceable marital pacts protecting individual assets and clarifying financial expectations.

A Compassionate, Solutions-Focused Approach

At The Law Office of Marjorie Sher, clients are never treated as case numbers. Attorney Sher personally oversees each case, maintaining open lines of communication and keeping clients informed at every stage of the legal process. In recognition of her service, she has earned the LCBA Catalyst Award and Volunteer Lawyer of the Year honors, reflecting her tireless dedication to her clients and the greater community.

The firm offers free initial consultations, providing an honest assessment of your legal options. If you need an attorney in Waukegan to handle a divorce, secure child custody, or resolve family conflict, contact The Law Office of Marjorie Sher today to schedule your consultation.