Established in 1993, Michael C. Craven is a well-known and highly respected divorce and family law attorney based in Chicago. With over three decades of experience, Michael Craven has built a successful practice dedicated to helping clients navigate the emotional and legal complexities of divorce, child custody, property division, and other family law matters. His reputation for personalized service, empathy, and dedication has made him a trusted name in family law.
Michael C. Craven, the founding attorney of Divorce Lawyers Chicago, is an award-winning divorce attorney with an extensive background in both family law and accounting, making him uniquely equipped to handle complex financial aspects of divorce cases. A graduate of the Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, Michael is known for his strong advocacy and dedication to securing favorable outcomes for his clients. His dual expertise as both a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and attorney allows him to provide thorough analysis in cases involving high-net-worth clients, business valuations, and intricate financial disputes.
Michael Craven Services & Areas of Specialization
Michael Craven and his team specialize in family law, focusing on helping clients resolve their cases as efficiently and fairly as possible. Key areas of specialization include:
Divorce and Legal Separation
- Contested and Uncontested Divorce: Representing clients in both contentious and amicable divorce cases, ensuring that their rights and interests are protected throughout the process.
- High-Net-Worth Divorce: Handling complex financial matters in high-net-worth divorce cases, including business valuations, investment portfolios, real estate holdings, and asset division.
- Legal Separation: Assisting clients with legal separation agreements that address financial support, child custody, and property division while maintaining the legal status of marriage.
Child Custody and Support
- Child Custody: Advocating for parents in custody disputes, focusing on solutions that serve the best interests of the child while protecting parental rights.
- Child Support: Assisting clients in establishing, modifying, or enforcing child support agreements, ensuring that children’s financial needs are met.
- Visitation and Parenting Plans: Creating fair and balanced visitation schedules that prioritize the child’s well-being and the parent-child relationship.
Spousal Support and Alimony
- Alimony and Maintenance: Representing clients in spousal support cases, ensuring that the terms reflect the financial circumstances of both parties.
- Modifications: Helping clients modify existing alimony agreements when financial situations change due to job loss, illness, or other factors.
Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
- Prenuptial Agreements: Drafting and reviewing prenuptial agreements that protect assets and clarify financial expectations before marriage.
- Postnuptial Agreements: Assisting couples with postnuptial agreements to address financial matters after the marriage has begun.
Property Division
- Complex Asset Division: Handling the equitable distribution of assets, including real estate, investments, and retirement accounts, ensuring that financial interests are protected during divorce proceedings.
Michael Craven and his team are dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized legal representation. The firm is committed to:
- Personalized Attention: Offering tailored legal strategies based on each client’s unique needs and circumstances.
- Transparent Communication: Keeping clients informed and engaged throughout the legal process, ensuring they fully understand their options.
- Aggressive Advocacy: Fighting for clients’ rights in and out of the courtroom to secure the best possible outcomes in their cases.
- Empathy and Support: Understanding the emotional toll that family law matters can take, Michael Craven provides compassionate support to clients during difficult times.
Located in downtown Chicago, Michael Craven’s office is designed to offer a welcoming and professional environment for clients. The office is equipped with modern legal technology that ensures efficient case management, secure communication, and up-to-date access to legal resources. Clients can meet with the attorneys in private, comfortable consultation rooms to discuss their legal matters in confidence.
Michael Craven is not only committed to helping clients but also actively participates in community initiatives. The firm supports local charitable organizations, hosts legal education workshops, and provides pro bono services to those in need. This commitment to giving back reflects the firm’s dedication to serving the greater good beyond the courtroom.
For more information, please visit the official website: https://www.divorcelawyerschicago.org.
- Address: 333 W. Upper Wacker Dr. #1700, hicago, IL 60606
- Phone: 312 621-5234
