Family Law

Family Law

Family Law disputes present a complex array of legal issues, financial analysis, strategic planning and emotional challenges. Even financially successful and sophisticated litigants may find it difficult to navigate through the significant personal, economic, emotional and family changes common to domestic conflicts.
 
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys understand the unique challenges related to representing clients involved in dissolution of marriage proceedings (formerly called divorce) and other family law matters. Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP works cooperatively with clients to achieve positive results through our comprehensive family law services. The firm helps clients understand the underlying law that governs their matter and coordinate a strategy to assist clients to reach their goals. Whether an issue is resolved through contested litigation or alternative dispute resolution (mediation or negotiation), Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP has the experience and resources to achieve their objectives.

The firm’s attorneys have years of experience in representing clients with disputes and proceedings including but not limited to the following:
  • Dissolution of Marriage Proceedings
  • Custody Disputes
  • Visitation and Parenting Time
  • Spousal Support (previously known as alimony)
  • Child Support
  • Property Allocation and Division
  • Business Valuation and Asset Tracing
  • Domestic Violence
  • Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
  • Adoptions
  • Post Decree Actions and Appeals
 


News

Chicago, Lisle, Libertyville, St. Louis, Madison County, August 17, 2023
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named to 2024 Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch Lists
Fifty-five Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys were named to the 2024 Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ lists.

Chicago, St. Louis, November 4, 2021
Best Lawyers Names Mass Tort Litigation, Environmental, Product Liability Practices to Annual List
Published by U.S. News and World Report and Best Lawyers, the firm once again received a National Tier 1 ranking for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants, as well as a National Tier 3 ranking for Litigation – Environmental.

Chicago, September 30, 2021
Wehrman Returns for Third Year of Chicago Marathon Radio Commentary
Wehrman will provide elite athlete commentary on the men's marathon, riding in an official Chicago Marathon vehicle ahead of the elite athletes throughout the race.

Chicago, Lisle, Libertyville, St. Louis, Madison County, Indiana, August 19, 2021
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named to 2022 Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch Lists
Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review.

Chicago, February 19, 2021
Recent Law School Graduates Join Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP
The four newly sworn in lawyers joined the firm's Chicago office as associates.

Chicago, February 2, 2021
Illinois Super Lawyers Recognizes 25 Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP announces that 12 attorneys have been named n to the 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers list and 13 have been named to the Illinois Rising Stars list.

Chicago, Lisle, Libertyville, Madison County, January 11, 2021
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named Leading Lawyers, Emerging Lawyers for 2021
Those designated Leading Lawyers were recommended by their peers to be among the top lawyers in Illinois.

Chicago, November 5, 2020
Best Lawyers Names Mass Tort Litigation, Personal Injury, Product Liability Practices to Annual List
Published by U.S. News and World Report and Best Lawyers, the firm once again received a National Tier 1 ranking for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants.


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Chicago, Lisle, St. Louis, Madison County, August 20, 2020
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named to 2021 Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch Lists
Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review.

Chicago, October 8, 2019
Wehrman, Former Olympic Trials Marathon Competitor, Returns as Bank of America Chicago Marathon Radio Broadcaster
Wehrman will provide elite athlete commentary on the men's marathon, riding in an official Chicago Marathon vehicle ahead of the elite athletes throughout the race.

Chicago, August 15, 2019
Seven Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named to 2020 Best Lawyers List
Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review.

Chicago, October 4, 2018
Wehrman Serves as Bank of America Chicago Marathon Radio Broadcaster
Wehrman will provide elite athlete commentary on the men's marathon, riding in an official Chicago Marathon vehicle ahead of the elite athletes throughout the race.

Chicago, May 15, 2018
Fitzgerald Gives Remarks at University of Illinois College of Law Convocation Ceremony
She delivered brief remarks welcoming the new graduates into the alumni family, and encouraging them to stay connected to their alma mater.

Chicago, October 2, 2017
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Celebrates 25th Anniversary, Continued Growth
In recognition of its 25th anniversary year, Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP has made a monthly donation to a non-profit with whom the firm has a strong relationship.

Chicago, Madison County, July 30, 2015
Associate General Counsel, Lateral Associates Join Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP announces the arrival of a new partner and three lateral associates, including one to its Madison County, Ill. office.

Chicago, January 15, 2015
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Names New Partners
Six associates were recently named partners, including one in St. Louis.

Chicago, September 24, 2012
Wehrman Featured on Chicago Daily Law Bulletin Cover
Wehrman finished ninth overall and first in his age group in the 2012 Race Judicata.

Chicago, February 17, 2012
Chicago Daily Law Bulletin Profiles Wehrman, New CARA President
The former Olympic marathon trials qualifier just began a two-year term as President of the CARA Board of Directors.


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