Practice Areas

From divorce to custody, mediation to enforcement, Jeff McCarthy provides strategic, compassionate representation across Will County, Illinois.

  • Divorce and Legal Separation

    Divorce and Legal Separation

    Clear guidance and strong advocacy through every stage of an Illinois divorce.

  • Child Custody

    Child Custody

    Protecting your parental rights and your child's best interests under Illinois law.

  • Child Support

    Child Support

    Establishing, modifying, and enforcing fair support under the Illinois income shares model.

  • Spousal Support

    Spousal Support

    Guidance on Illinois maintenance, from calculation to modification and enforcement.

  • Property Division

    Property Division

    Protecting your fair share under Illinois equitable distribution rules.

  • Domestic Violence

    Domestic Violence

    Urgent, compassionate help seeking or defending an order of protection.

  • Restraining Order

    Restraining Order

    Fast action to file, defend, or enforce orders of protection in Will County.

  • Mediation

    Mediation

    A calmer path to resolve divorce and custody disputes outside the courtroom.

  • Pension Division

    Pension Division

    Protecting your interest in retirement and pension assets, including QILDROs.

  • Modification of Orders

    Modification of Orders

    Updating custody, support, or divorce orders when your circumstances change.

  • Enforcement Proceedings

    Enforcement Proceedings

    Holding the other party accountable when court orders are ignored.

  • Establishing Parental Relationships

    Establishing Parental Relationships

    Securing legal parentage, custody, and support for unmarried parents.

  • Grandparents' Rights

    Grandparents' Rights

    Pursuing visitation and custody to protect your bond with your grandchild.

  • Pre-Nuptial Agreement

    Pre-Nuptial Agreement

    Clear, enforceable agreements that protect your assets before marriage.

  • Domestic Partnerships

    Domestic Partnerships

    Guidance for Illinois civil unions, from formation to dissolution.

  • Real Estate

    Real Estate

    Closings, deeds, leases, and landlord-tenant matters, handled with care.

  • Criminal and DUI Defense

    Criminal and DUI Defense

    An honest, strategic defense for DUI, misdemeanor, and felony charges.

  • Bankruptcy

    Bankruptcy

    Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 relief, creditor harassment, and foreclosure defense.

Not sure where your case fits?

One conversation with Jeff brings clarity. Every matter is handled personally, start to finish.

(815) 838-5297