Attorney Michael J. Smith has more than 40 years of experience in practicing law throughout northern Illinois. He understands that by turning to the services of a lawyer, you are expecting knowledgeable guidance during a time of uncertainty. As a Rockford native, attorney Smith recognizes the legal needs of the community, and he works tirelessly to provide thoughtful legal assistance to his clients.
Individuals and families today face immense challenges, many of which cannot be resolved within the walls of their home. Whether filing for the dissolution of a marriage, pursuing a co-parenting plan that is best for the children, arranging care and legal protections for loved ones, or navigating the probate process, the advice of a knowledgeable and compassionate attorney is essential.
No matter how tough things are today, you can rely on Michael J. Smith, Attorney at Law to help you lay the foundation for a brighter future. Family law touches the most important aspects of your life, including your relationship with your children and the property you have worked so hard to acquire.
Individuals and families today face immense challenges, many of which cannot be resolved within the walls of their home. Whether filing for the dissolution of a marriage, pursuing a co-parenting plan that is best for the children, arranging care and legal protections for loved ones, or navigating the probate process, the advice of a knowledgeable and compassionate attorney is essential.
No matter how tough things are today, you can rely on Michael J. Smith, Attorney at Law to help you lay the foundation for a brighter future. Family law touches the most important aspects of your life, including your relationship with your children and the property you have worked so hard to acquire.
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When it comes to dealing with the legal system, you need an attorney who puts your needs first.
For more than 40 years, Michael J. Smith, Attorney at Law, LLC, has helped clients throughout Illinois.
He takes the time to listen to your concerns, answer your questions, and help you move forward.
Don't take on the complex legal system alone.
Attorney Michael J. Smith truly has a passion for helping those struggling throughout the community.
It's normal to feel confused and lost.
He is here to help you take back control and guide you in the right direction.
For more than 40 years, Michael J. Smith, Attorney at Law, LLC, has helped clients throughout Illinois.
He takes the time to listen to your concerns, answer your questions, and help you move forward.
Don't take on the complex legal system alone.
Attorney Michael J. Smith truly has a passion for helping those struggling throughout the community.
It's normal to feel confused and lost.
He is here to help you take back control and guide you in the right direction.
When a family is in transition, there are a number of emotionally charged issues that must be resolved.
While no family is immune from conflict, any decisions should be for the benefit of parents and children alike.
By engaging the services of a knowledgeable and compassionate family law attorney, it is possible to make a fresh start, and plan a brighter future.
Located in Rockford, Michael J. Smith, Attorney at Law serves clients in Winnebago, Boone, Stephenson and Ogle Counties and throughout Northern Illinois.
While no family is immune from conflict, any decisions should be for the benefit of parents and children alike.
By engaging the services of a knowledgeable and compassionate family law attorney, it is possible to make a fresh start, and plan a brighter future.
Located in Rockford, Michael J. Smith, Attorney at Law serves clients in Winnebago, Boone, Stephenson and Ogle Counties and throughout Northern Illinois.
The emotional turmoil of divorce can make it a challenge to make informed choices while you are in the midst of the process.
Having an experienced divorce attorney by your side as you work through your divorce can help ensure that you make choices that leave you well-situated and able to start building the future you want.
When a marital estate contains significant assets and property such as ownership of a small business, investment accounts, retirement accounts, stock options, rental property, vacation homes and other types of assets, it is essential that you work with an attorney who understands the full range of issues and who understands how to ensure that your goals are achieved.
Having an experienced divorce attorney by your side as you work through your divorce can help ensure that you make choices that leave you well-situated and able to start building the future you want.
When a marital estate contains significant assets and property such as ownership of a small business, investment accounts, retirement accounts, stock options, rental property, vacation homes and other types of assets, it is essential that you work with an attorney who understands the full range of issues and who understands how to ensure that your goals are achieved.
Setting appropriate child support levels can have a major impact on the lives of the parents and the children.
While the Illinois Child Support Guidelines provide the formula that is used to determine child support levels, there is the possibility for the levels to be set either too high or too low depending on the information that is entered into the formula.
When child support levels are set too low, the receiving parent may be in financial straits and the child's needs may not be met.
When child support levels are too high, the burden may create financial difficulties for the paying parent.
While the Illinois Child Support Guidelines provide the formula that is used to determine child support levels, there is the possibility for the levels to be set either too high or too low depending on the information that is entered into the formula.
When child support levels are set too low, the receiving parent may be in financial straits and the child's needs may not be met.
When child support levels are too high, the burden may create financial difficulties for the paying parent.
When dealing with divorce, it is never easy.
It gets even more complicated when you have acquired numerous assets over the years.
You need an attorney who will stand by your side and fight for what is yours.
Michael J. Smith, Attorney at Law, LLC, has helped clients in northern Illinois for 40 years.
Any assets acquired during your marriage will be divided, whereas anything you had before your marriage remains yours.
This includes houses, cars, boats and inheritance.
When splitting assets, the court will look at several factors.
It gets even more complicated when you have acquired numerous assets over the years.
You need an attorney who will stand by your side and fight for what is yours.
Michael J. Smith, Attorney at Law, LLC, has helped clients in northern Illinois for 40 years.
Any assets acquired during your marriage will be divided, whereas anything you had before your marriage remains yours.
This includes houses, cars, boats and inheritance.
When splitting assets, the court will look at several factors.
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