Merel Family Law: Respected High Net Worth Divorce Attorneys Committed to Protecting Your Assets

You earned it. Our experienced high net worth divorce lawyers will help you keep it. Keep your hard-earned assets safe with Merel Family Law: Your peace of mind begins with a simple, confidential and straightforward conversation.

Divorce isn’t easy and becomes more complicated when it involves substantial marital assets, high incomes, family businesses, property disbursements, retirement benefits, investments and more. Without specialized, knowledgeable and rigorous representation you risk losing everything you’ve worked so hard to earn. So whether you seek your fair share of your spouse’s assets or you want to protect your assets, you’ve come to the right place.

But fear not, because for over two decades our divorce attorneys – all of whom specialize in high net worth divorce cases – have helped thousands of our clients – people just like you – successfully navigate through the complicated process so today, they’ve moved on happier and financially healthier.

That’s right, we’ve helped our clients retain millions in assets… and we’d like to do the same for you.

Why Trust Merel Family Law to Handle My Divorce?

We Don’t Believe in Ordinary

Our clients are the type of people who demand and deserve world-class legal representation, and they won’t settle for anything less. So, we do our homework, stay on top of changes and emergent issues, prepare for every scenario, collaborate when it makes sense and fight like hell when it doesn’t.

We’ve Worked Hard To Earn Our Reputation

We work just as hard to keep it. Our team of seasoned attorneys has worked diligently to help earn the respect of our Chicago-area colleagues, clients, judges, court systems and community, and we intend to keep it that way. In other words, our reputation speaks for itself.

We Believe in “Winning” as Painlessly as Possible

All divorces are unique, and while we prefer to approach our clients’ cases in a spirit of collaboration and negotiation, we are also not afraid to “take the gloves off” when needed. In other words, our clients’ answer to the question, “What does winning look like to you?” informs our strategies, tactics and tone.

We’ll Help You Avoid Unnecessary Litigation

You’ll have peace of mind knowing we will never push you into a lengthy, costly and unnecessary court trial. However, we will use all legal remedies to protect your rights.

You’ll Receive Seasoned Support

Our seasoned attorneys have specific experience in cases involving women, LGBTQ+ couples, fathers, high-net-worth individuals, dissolution of long-term marriages, spouses who own businesses, appeals and more. We’ll ensure you’re represented by an experienced attorney who understands and respects your situation, the law and how best to work through your unique challenges.

You Can Reach Us Easily

Unlike other law firms, we know how important it is to manage our client’s expectations and be available to answer their questions and concerns outside of regular business hours. You can contact us by phone, text, or email around the clock.

Meetings With Your Attorney Are Easy and Convenient

Schedule an appointment at any one of our three in-person offices in Chicago, Hinsdale and Highland Park, or conduct some or all of your divorce proceedings online via Zoom. In some instances, an in-court appearance may be required by the judge. If so, you’ll typically be given at least 30 days advance notice.

Fair and Favorable Alimony Resolutions

The game changes when handling alimony in high asset divorce cases. When the combined gross income of the household exceeds $500,000, the court decides on the amount of spousal maintenance instead of using simple calculations. The court will consider these factors when awarding alimony:

• Income, assets, and debts of each party
• Current and future income-earning capacity
• Constraints on earning capacity like lack of education
• Duration of marriage
• Standard of living during the marriage
• Child custody and parenting time arrangements
• Age and health of each party
• Tax consequences of each party

Additional Services Provided by Our Divorce Lawyers

Begin Your Dissolution of Long-term Marriage

Deciding to divorce your spouse is always difficult. It can be even more complicated the longer you are married. If you have been married for 20 years or more, permanent spousal maintenance comes into play. While alimony is always considered when one spouse has a significantly higher income than the other, it is paid out longer for couples in long-term marriages. You can trust our divorce attorneys will fight for a fair and favorable resolution.

Protect Your Business During a Divorce

Unique risk factors come with a high-net-worth divorce involving business ownership. If you own a business with your spouse, it will require professional evaluation. It is vital to consider the far-reaching tax consequences of splitting a business. Luckily, our divorce lawyers have considerable experience with handling these financial complexities.

Appeal Unjust Divorce Court Decisions

Unfortunately, divorce is not guaranteed to end in your favor, but there is hope to make it right. You can appeal court orders due to legal mistakes, courtroom oversights, or miscalculations. First, you can work with our appellate attorneys to explain the situation and see if you qualify for a decision reversal or correction. We will build your appellate case to make sure it lives up to the new required preparations, procedures, and scrutiny bound to happen during the process.

Guiding You Through Each Phase of Divorce

Terminating a marriage or civil union is complex, anxiety-inducing, and undoubtedly distressing. The skilled and assertive divorce attorneys at Merel Family Law are dedicated to providing you with unwavering support throughout the process. As our esteemed client, our commitment to you is to offer superior representation and ensure that someone is always there to address your inquiries and worries.