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Family law is about good people going through bad times. It is an area that demands caring, responsive legal services to assist you and your children through the process.

Our mission is to help you successfully navigate the difficult and too often frustrating court system and to work as a team to achieve the best possible resolution for you and your family.

While our family lawyers are experienced litigators, we believe in a constructive and civil approach to divorce, and encourage mediation and collaborative divorce when appropriate and make every effort to achieve a peaceful divorce settlement that satisfies both you and your spouse.

Whether your financial situation is modest or in the many millions --- with tax and organizational complexity or simply W-2 income, the court system and procedures are the same. A large marital estate is no reason for excessive fees. Attorney standards demand careful and efficient attention to every case --- large or modest.

Contact us today at 312-781-1963 for an initial consultation on your family law matter.

Complimentary copies of Divorce Magazine and Divorce Guide are available at our office. Divorce Magazine and Divorce Guide provide individuals and families who are going through the transition of separation and divorce with information, support, and guidance. We are here to help make your divorce process humane, civilized, and compassionate.

Click here to download a PDF version of the 28 page Downs Law Divorce Guide.

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