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Family Law in Illinois

Your Family Deserves
a Fighter.

Whether you are going through a painful divorce, fighting for custody of your children, or protecting yourself with an order of protection — these are the situations that define your future and the future of your family. This is not the time for a passive attorney.

William Breedlove approaches every family law matter with the same intensity he brings to criminal defense. He listens, he builds a strategy, and he fights for the outcome his clients need — whether that means negotiating aggressively or going to trial.

As a solo practitioner, William handles your case himself. You get direct access to your attorney — not a rotating cast of associates or a paralegal who doesn't know your file.

William Breedlove guides clients through the entire divorce process — from initial filing through final judgment. He works to protect your financial interests, your parental rights, and your future. When the other side plays hardball, William plays back harder.

Divorce Issues We Handle

The Divorce Process in Illinois

Illinois courts decide custody (called "allocation of parental responsibilities") based on the best interests of the child. That standard gives both parents an opportunity to make their case — and William makes yours as effectively as possible.

He handles both the legal decision-making aspect of custody (who makes decisions about education, healthcare, and religion) and the parenting time schedule (how time is divided between parents).

Custody Matters We Handle

What Illinois Courts Consider

Safety & Protection

Orders of Protection

Whether you need an Order of Protection to keep yourself or your children safe, or you are defending against a false or exaggerated petition, William Breedlove handles both sides of these serious matters.

Illinois Orders of Protection can have enormous consequences — prohibiting contact, affecting custody, impacting your ability to own firearms, and appearing on background checks. If you have been served with one, you need legal help immediately.

Changing Circumstances

Post-Decree Modifications

Life changes after a divorce or custody order. If your circumstances have changed significantly — a job loss, relocation, a new relationship that affects the children, or a parent who is not complying with the order — you may be able to modify the existing court order.

William Breedlove handles post-decree proceedings efficiently and assertively, whether you are seeking a modification or enforcing an order the other side is ignoring.