“Even the darkest night will end and the sun will rise.”
― Victor Hugo, Les Misérables
SIMON HOTZ LAW, LLC
20 N. Clark Street, Suite 720
Chicago, Illinois 60602
(p) 773-234-5455
Getting divorced can be one of the most stressful times a person can experience - this stress is felt not only by spouses, but also their children, other family members, and friends.
Whether the pressure is driven by financial insecurity, being in an abusive relationship, or simply the uncertainty that comes with a major life change, being able to rely upon an experienced family law attorney to advocate for you can help you manage a difficult situation and emerge from it on the right track.
Drawing upon his extensive experience representing individuals in divorce and other family law matters in Cook, DuPage, Lake and Will Counties, attorney Simon J. Hotz works with each client individually to identify her or his needs and help navigate through the legal issues that arise when a marriage breaks down.
Areas of Practice
Divorce
Deciding whether to divorce involves difficult financial and emotional considerations. Simon Hotz Law, LLC possesses the experience and skill required to represent clients in all types of divorce cases, from uncontested matters to those involving complex financial, parenting, and other issues. We provide sound legal advice in a safe and confidential manner, zealously advocating for clients, often from before the case has been filed through the dispute resolution process (via settlement negotiation and/or litigation).
Parental Responsibilities/
Child Custody
Child custody disputes - whether as part of divorce proceedings or a legal action between unmarried parents - have long-lasting ramifications for parents and children. Custody litigation can be financially and emotionally taxing to the participants and children, but with proper legal representation, you can take steps to help minimize the negative impact.
Simon Hotz Law, LLC, firmly believes that custody disputes are most effectively resolved when parties can work together to resolve their differences by agreement. We will help you to understand your parental rights and work with you in developing thoughtful solutions that not only protect your and your children’s interests, but also keep to a minimum the expense and acrimony that can build quickly between parents.
Unfortunately, not all situations can be resolved amicably. If reaching an agreement with the other party is not possible and it becomes necessary to have a judge rule on the issues, Simon Hotz Law, LLC has extensive courtroom experience to implement litigation strategies focused on achieving desirable results in your case.
Maintenance
Maintenance (formerly known as “alimony”) is the court-ordered financial obligation of one spouse to pay support to the other spouse. It can be required as part of a divorce settlement if one spouse will be unable to support himself or herself in a lifestyle similar to what he or she enjoyed during the marriage.
Whether maintenance is appropriate is determined on a case-by-case basis. The court has considerable discretion in determining whether maintenance should be ordered. If maintenance is awarded, the court also has discretion to either apply or deviate from statutory maintenance guidelines for the amount and duration of the support award.