Updated: 6/29/26
Orland Park divorce lawyers at Reidy Law Office guide residents of the southwest suburbs through every stage of Illinois dissolution proceedings, from property division to parenting plans.
Key Takeaways:
Divorce rarely unfolds the way people expect. Most clients who come to us don’t know exactly what Illinois law requires, what their spouse is entitled to, or how long the process will take. What they do know is that their life is about to change significantly, and they need someone in their corner who is steady, direct, and prepared. Our Orland Park divorce lawyers are that team.
Reidy Law Office LLC was built in Orland Park. Our attorneys have worked with hundreds of families across Cook County and Will County, navigating the full spectrum of dissolution proceedings. We are fearless advocates who maintain professional integrity in everything we do — and that combination is what our clients count on.
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Before the paperwork begins, it helps to understand what Illinois law requires and how courts approach the issues that tend to matter most. Our Orland Park divorce lawyers walk every client through the following:
No-fault grounds. Illinois is a no-fault divorce state. The only recognized ground for dissolution is irreconcilable differences — neither party has to prove the other did something wrong. If you and your spouse have lived separately for six months, courts will presume irreconcilable differences exist, though that waiting period can be waived.
Equitable distribution of property. Illinois divides marital assets equitably, which means fairly rather than necessarily 50/50. Courts weigh each spouse’s contributions to the marriage, the length of the marriage, the economic circumstances of each party, and what arrangements serve the family’s best interests going forward. Separate property brought into the marriage or received as a gift or inheritance is generally not subject to division.
Maintenance. Illinois calls spousal support “maintenance” — not alimony. Courts use a statutory formula to calculate maintenance based on both spouses’ incomes and the length of the marriage, though the formula is a starting point, not a mandate. Maintenance may be temporary, rehabilitative, or indefinite depending on the circumstances.
Parenting arrangements. When children are involved, dissolution proceedings must address allocation of parental responsibilities (decision-making) and parenting time. These issues can be resolved by agreement or decided by a judge based on the child’s best interests.
How your divorce proceeds depends largely on how much you and your spouse can agree on — and how complex your financial picture is. Our Orland Park divorce lawyers are experienced across the full range of resolution options.
Uncontested divorce is the most efficient path when spouses can agree on property division, maintenance, and parenting arrangements. Both parties sign off on a marital settlement agreement, and the court approves it without a hearing. It’s less expensive and significantly faster than contested litigation.
Mediation brings in a neutral third party to help spouses reach agreement on unresolved issues. It’s frequently used when couples are stuck on specific financial questions or parenting details without being fundamentally opposed to each other. The mediator facilitates — they don’t decide.
Collaborative divorce is a structured, team-based process in which both spouses and their attorneys commit to reaching a full resolution outside of court. Financial professionals and parenting consultants are often part of the team. Clients who complete the process generally find it preserves more of the relationship, valuable when children are involved.
Contested litigation becomes necessary when agreement isn’t possible: when assets are disputed, when one spouse is uncooperative, or when safety concerns require court intervention. Our team prepares contested divorce cases with discipline and precision.
Your starting point for a better life begins with having a team that’s genuinely invested in your outcome — not just processing your case. Here’s what that looks like at Reidy Law Office:
We are a family law firm. Only family law. That means every conversation you have with our team draws on deep, focused knowledge of the courts, the local procedures, and the legal strategies that work in Cook and Will County.
Our five-attorney team means your case benefits from multiple perspectives. When a complex property issue arises or a difficult negotiation needs a fresh approach, you have a full team behind your attorney rather than one person trying to do everything alone.
We also operate locally. Our Orland Park office is where this firm started, and it’s where we’ve helped generation after generation of southwest suburban families. We know these neighborhoods, and we treat every client like a neighbor — because they often are.
Your situation deserves a clear path forward. Schedule your consultation with our Orland Park divorce lawyers and let’s build that path together.
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