{"id":352,"date":"2023-05-26T12:34:25","date_gmt":"2023-05-26T16:34:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgvllp.com\/?page_id=352"},"modified":"2023-07-01T16:47:02","modified_gmt":"2023-07-01T20:47:02","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sgvllp.com\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<h2>\n\t\tWho We Serve\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sgvllp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/justin-eisner-ZOG7Zj7cfR8-unsplash-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"justin-eisner-ZOG7Zj7cfR8-unsplash\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"1707\" width=\"2560\" title=\"justin-eisner-ZOG7Zj7cfR8-unsplash\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n<h3>\n\t\tChicagoland Residents\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sgvllp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Hands-Interlocked-of-Just-Married-Couple.jpeg\" alt=\"Unrecognizable newlywed couple with interlocked fingers\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"483\" width=\"724\" title=\"Couple promise love of the eternity\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n<h3>\n\t\tEngaged, Married &#038; Divorced Individuals\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sgvllp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Father-and-daughter-sharing-time-looking-at-tablet-in-home.jpeg\" alt=\"happy father and daughter having fun with digital tablet on couch\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"483\" width=\"724\" title=\"happy father and daughter at sofa looking at digital tablet\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n<h3>\n\t\tParents\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sgvllp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Thoughtful-Woman-Looking-Out-of-Window.jpeg?1688244422\"  itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sgvllp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Thoughtful-Woman-Looking-Out-of-Window.jpeg?1688244422 1x,https:\/\/sgvllp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Thoughtful-Woman-Looking-Out-of-Window.jpeg?1688244422 2x\"\/>\n<h2>\n\t\tContemplating Divorce?\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>You&#8217;re not sure you are ready to take action. You&#8217;ve got dozens of questions&#8230; Do I want to separate first? Can I even afford to move out? What happens to the house? And our retirement funds? How do I get credit for what I brought to this marriage?<\/p>\n<p>When you add children to the equation, there are even more questions: Where will they live? How much will I see them? Will I have to pay child support? How much?\u00a0 How can I find the help and support I need?<\/p>\n<p>At Smith Grattan Vivanco LLP, we&#8217;ll help you get answers to all these questions and more. Your consultations are completely confidential, so that you can know your rights and responsibilities before you make any major decisions.<\/p>\n<h2>\n\t\tParenting Problems?\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<p>After a divorce and your original parenting agreement&#8230; LIFE HAPPENS. Adjustments may need to be made and agreeing on those is not always easy. We&#8217;ll work relentlessly to get the best results for you and your children as peacefully as possible or go to bat for your needs and intentions for your kids.<\/p>\n<p>Child support may also need to be modified. We&#8217;ll help you get to the truth and come to a fair arrangement.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on your co-parent and the circumstances, relocating can also be a difficult situation. We&#8217;re ready to make the process of pursuing necessary change as beneficial, fair and smooth as possible for you and your children.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sgvllp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2022-01-14-at-2.47.29-PM.png?1688244422\"  itemprop=\"image\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sgvllp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2022-01-14-at-2.47.29-PM.png?1688244422 1x,https:\/\/sgvllp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Screen-Shot-2022-01-14-at-2.47.29-PM.png?1688244422 2x\"\/>\n<h2>\n\t\tWhat We Do\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sgvllp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Mediation-with-four-people-in-suits-at-a-table.jpg\" alt=\"Lawyers assist clients in mediation\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"482\" width=\"725\" title=\"Lawyer are currently providing legal advice to clients.Legal planning\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n<h3>\n\t\tAttorney-Assisted Mediation\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sgvllp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Collaborative-Divorce-1.jpg\" alt=\"Shot of a team of young businesspeople having a meeting in the evening at work\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"534\" width=\"792\" title=\"Gather your team and get it done\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n<h3>\n\t\tCollaborative Divorce\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sgvllp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Woman-Signing-Documents-sitting-across-the-table-from-a-man.jpeg\" alt=\"Woman preparing documents for signatures\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"483\" width=\"724\" title=\"Combing through the fine print\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n<h3>\n\t\tDocument Preparation\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sgvllp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Litigation-in-Chicago-Courtroom.jpeg\" alt=\"Judge holding gavel during litigation in courtroom\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"512\" width=\"682\" title=\"Judge holding gavel in courtroom\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\n<h3>\n\t\tLitigation\n\t<\/h3>\n<h2>\n\t\tHow to get started&#8230;\n\t<\/h2>\n\t<ul>\n\t\t<li>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<h3>Call Our Law Firm<\/h3><p>We&#8217;ll get your contact info and get you on the phone directly with Heather or Kate as soon as possible.<\/p><\/li><li>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<h3>Talk to Kate or Heather<\/h3><p>We will get a quick overview of your case and schedule an initial consultation.\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<h3>Initial Consultation<\/h3><p>This is where we get into the meat of the matter. We&#8217;ll explore the nature and details of your case. Then we&#8217;ll bring complete clarity to YOUR goals so that we can move forward to meet them and get you the best result possible. You&#8217;ll get a clear picture of what this process looks like.\u00a0This meeting will either be via Zoom or in-person, based upon the client and firm&#8217;s preference.\u00a0<\/p><\/li><li>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<h3>Keep the Process Moving with Clear and Timely Communication<\/h3><p>It&#8217;s important to us to communicate effectively and make sure we are working toward your goals in the absolute best way possible. 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