Honest advice that protects you but avoids needless conflict

The vital issues at stake in every divorce involve complex emotions that often are inseparable from substantial financial or business concerns.  David Pinsel approaches the difficult issues of divorce – such as property division, child custody, and support – with the insight and understanding that helps clients move ahead and rebuild their lives.

David knows that every client’s situation is unique.  He works to develop the right strategy for a successful resolution tailored to your needs.  He works toward your goals and objectives while developing a plan aimed at solving problems and resolving conflicts.  With his experience in the negotiation and mediation of family law matters, he is often able to settle a family-related dispute without the expense of going to trial.

David effectively handles all the legal details involved in marital settlement and separation agreements, dissolution of marriage and marriage annulment proceedings.  He is skilled in crafting sole and joint child custody arrangements, and represents clients in paternity disputes.  Most of his family law clients come to him by referral from previous clients, or other lawyers who have worked with him, and he has counseled upper-middle and middle-class clients from throughout the Chicago area.

Divorce is inseparable from financial considerations in many ways.  David ensures that your best interests are represented in such issues as:

• Child support
• Maintenance (formerly "alimony")
• Property division
• Educational expenses
• Modifications as children grow and family member status changes.