West suburban family cases
West Suburbs Divorce and Family Lawyer
Chicago Family Attorneys LLC represents clients from Oak Park, River Forest, Berwyn, Cicero, Forest Park and other west suburbs in Cook County divorce, custody and support cases. The firm's office is in the Chicago Loop; it has no office in the west suburbs.
Consultations are by phone; a free weekend consultation is available by Zoom. Your fee is confirmed in writing before you engage the firm.
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Family law help for west suburban families
If you or your spouse lives in Oak Park, River Forest, Berwyn, Cicero, Forest Park or another west suburb in Cook County, your divorce may be filed in Cook County. Chicago Family Attorneys LLC represents clients in these cases, including divorce, the allocation of parental responsibilities and parenting time, child support, maintenance, property division, orders of protection connected to a divorce, and enforcement or modification of existing orders.
The firm's office is in Chicago, at 53 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 752. It does not have an office in the west suburbs. Consultations are by phone; a free weekend consultation is available by Zoom. Some court dates may be held in person at the courthouse and others by Zoom, as the court directs.
You can choose full representation or limited scope help with a defined task, and the written agreement identifies the covered work. No lawyer can promise a particular result, and outcomes depend on the facts. For how Cook County cases move from filing to judgment, see the firm's Cook County divorce attorney page.
Where are west suburban divorce cases heard?
A west suburban divorce filed in Cook County may be heard at the Maywood Courthouse, one of the Domestic Relations Division's five suburban locations, or at the Richard J. Daley Center in Chicago, the division's main location; your summons shows which.
Cook County towns in the Fourth Municipal District (Maywood)
The Circuit Court of Cook County lists these municipalities in its Fourth Municipal District, which sits in Maywood: Bellwood, Berkeley, Berwyn, Broadview, Brookfield, Cicero, Elmwood Park, Forest Park, Franklin Park, Hillside, La Grange Park, Maywood, Melrose Park, Northlake, North Riverside, Oak Park, River Forest, River Grove, Riverside, Stone Park and Westchester. The court lists domestic relations cases among the cases also heard at its municipal district courthouses, and orders of protection among the cases the Fourth Municipal District hears.
Living in one of these towns does not by itself decide where your case is heard. Your summons and court notices show the assigned courthouse and courtroom, and the Clerk of the Circuit Court can confirm it.
Nearby towns in other districts or counties
La Grange Park is on the Fourth District list, but the court lists La Grange and Western Springs in its Fifth Municipal District, which sits at the Bridgeview Courthouse; see the firm's south suburbs divorce and family lawyer page for that courthouse. The Fourth District list does not include Elmhurst or Oak Brook. Under 750 ILCS 5/104, a divorce is heard in the county where the petitioner or the respondent lives, so the address of each spouse matters. If one spouse lives in Cook County and the other lives in another county, either county can be a proper venue. If your address is in DuPage County, see the firm's DuPage County divorce and family law page.
Families in Elmhurst and Oak Brook can also read the firm's Downers Grove, Naperville and Elmhurst divorce lawyer page.
Residence in Illinois is a separate question. Under 750 ILCS 5/401(a), one spouse must have been living in Illinois, or stationed here in the armed services, when the case began, and for 90 days before the case began or before the court's finding.
The Maywood Courthouse
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Court | Circuit Court of Cook County, Fourth Municipal District |
| Courthouse | Maywood Courthouse, 1500 Maybrook Drive, Maywood, IL 60153 |
| Family cases | Domestic relations cases are among the cases also heard at the municipal district courthouses; the district lists orders of protection among its cases |
| Domestic Relations Division | One of the division's five suburban locations; the main location is the Richard J. Daley Center, 50 W. Washington St., Chicago |
| Case questions | The court directs them to the Clerk of the Circuit Court, which has an office in Room 236 of the Maywood Courthouse |
This address is the courthouse, not the firm's office, which is in Chicago. Courtroom assignments change, so use the courtroom shown on your summons or order.
Remote appearances
The court posts Zoom information for each municipal district, including the Fourth Municipal District in Maywood. For your Zoom ID and passcode, the court's Remote Court Proceedings page directs you to the Clerk's Office. The court prohibits recording Zoom court proceedings; its Remote Court Proceedings page points to General Administrative Order 2023-03 for details. The firm's Fourth District Zoom information for Maywood collects those entries, and how to prepare for a Zoom court hearing explains what to set up beforehand.
Divorce, custody and support questions we handle
The firm handles these family law matters for west suburban clients:
- Divorce, agreed or contested, and legal separation.
- Parenting plans, parenting time and decision-making.
- Child support and spousal maintenance.
- Property division, including the home and retirement accounts.
- Paternity cases for parents who were never married.
- Orders of protection, including petitions filed with a pending divorce.
If your situation involves more than one of these issues, the consultation can sort out which one comes first.
Fees and representation options
These are the firm's published fees. The ranges shown are not a quote for your matter.
- Full representation: an initial payment of $1,500 to $2,500, then $500 to $650 per month beginning 30 days after the initial payment while representation remains active. It covers drafting, hearings, motions and phone calls within the agreed scope.
- Limited scope help: drafting from $500; one hearing appearance from $1,200.
- Uncontested divorce: $1,500 flat (court filing fees not included).
- Self Represented Documents: $399. The fee includes covered document preparation, attorney document review and one sixty-minute advice call; you handle filing, service and court dates.
- Court order enforcement: an individually quoted upfront amount plus $350 per hour.
Court filing costs, service costs, evaluation costs and the fees of outside professionals are separate. The client pays them and the firm does not advance them. The written agreement confirms the fee, the covered work and the expenses before you engage the firm. See the family law pricing overview.
How do consultations work?
Consultations are by phone; a free weekend consultation is available by Zoom. The firm represents west suburban clients from its Chicago office. To make the call useful, have ready:
- any filed petition, summons, court orders and hearing notices, including the case number and courtroom;
- each spouse's town and county of residence;
- the children's ages and the current parenting schedule;
- recent tax returns, pay stubs and bank statements;
- information about property, debts and any written agreements; and
- your questions about disputed issues, representation scope and fees.
Call 312-965-5618 or book a consultation online.
Read the court pages and the law
Checked against the official sites on October 26, 2026. Court procedures and rules change; confirm the current version before relying on it.
Talk with a family law attorney
Bring your questions and the documents you have about your west suburban case. The firm confirms its fee and the covered work in writing before you engage it. Call 312-965-5618 or book online.
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
General information, not legal advice for your situation.
Do you have an office in Oak Park?
No. The firm's office is in the Chicago Loop, at 53 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 752. The firm represents clients from Oak Park and other west suburbs in Cook County family cases. Consultations are by phone; a free weekend consultation is available by Zoom.
Which courthouse hears an Oak Park or Berwyn divorce?
It may be the Maywood Courthouse. The court lists Oak Park and Berwyn in its Fourth Municipal District, which sits at the Maywood Courthouse, and domestic relations cases are heard at the municipal district courthouses. Cases are also heard at the Daley Center, so check your summons or ask the Clerk.
Is La Grange in the Maywood district?
No. The court lists La Grange in its Fifth Municipal District, which sits at the Bridgeview Courthouse. La Grange Park is on the Fourth District list, so the two towns are in different districts.
Can I attend a Maywood court date by Zoom?
It depends on the court date. The court publishes Zoom information for the Fourth Municipal District, but your notice or the judge's order controls whether you appear in person or remotely. For your Zoom ID and passcode, the court directs you to the Clerk's Office.
How long must I live in Illinois before filing for divorce?
Under 750 ILCS 5/401(a), one spouse must have been living in Illinois, or stationed here in the armed services, when the case began, and for 90 days before the case began or before the court's finding. Which county hears the case is a separate venue question under 750 ILCS 5/104.
Can the firm help with an order of protection during a divorce?
Yes. The firm handles civil orders of protection connected to divorce and parenting cases, and the court lists orders of protection among the cases the Fourth Municipal District hears. The firm does not handle criminal charges.