The Gitlin Law Firm, P.C.

The Gitlin Law Firm, P.C. The Gitlin Law Firm has over 30 years of experience handling Illinois divorce and family law. Gitlin. And all are have been selected as Illinois Leading Lawyers.

Recognized by Best Lawyers in America, Illinois Leading Lawyers, and long-time fellows of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. When selecting a lawyer to represent you in your family law case, you want a lawyer with the knowledge, experience and skill to guide you through these difficult times. The Gitlin Law Firm literally wrote the book on Illinois divorce law with Gitlin on Divorce: A

Guide to Illinois Family Law: written by Gunnar J. Attorney Gunnar Gitlin has been successfully assisting divorce and family law clients in Illinois for more than 30 years. Attorney Stephanie Kasten has been guiding clients through the divorce process for over 20 years. The the lawyers of The Gitlin Law Firm are seasoned divorce trial lawyers and collaboratively trained. Family law, just as many other areas of law, involves its own laws (known as statutes), case law that interprets those laws, and procedural hurdles. By limiting their practice to divorce, custody (parental allocation) and other family law issues, The Gitlin Law Firm develops an intimate knowledge in this field. With this knowledge and experience comes efficiency and a reputation for excellence among clients, lawyers and judges. The Gitlin Law Firm uses their wealth of experience and knowledge to strongly advocate for their clients. Combining experience, knowledge, and strong advocacy, The Gitlin Law Firm can help you navigate the divorce process and reestablish your life.

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At the Gitlin Law Firm, our services include, but are not limited to:

Maintenance Modification
Maintenance modification allows courts to change spousal support based on changes in income, needs, or circumstances after the original order.

Parentage/Paternity
Parentage/paternity establishes legal parent-child relationships, determining rights, responsibilities, and support obligations under the law.

Removal/Relocation of Children
Removal or relocation cases address moving a child after separation, balancing parental rights with the child’s best interests and stability.

Child Custody (Parental Responsibilities & Parenting time)
Child custody sets parental responsibilities and parenting time, focusing on the child’s best interests after separation.

Spousal Support
Spousal support helps balance finances after divorce by requiring one spouse to assist the other based on need, ability to pay, and fairness.

Retirement Benefits
Retirement benefits in divorce divide pensions and accounts fairly, ensuring both spouses receive their legal share of earned retirement assets.

Premarital and Postmarital Agreements
Premarital and postmarital agreements set terms for property, finances, and support, protecting each spouse’s rights before or during marriage.

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Gunnar J. Gitlin was the highest-rated speaker out of 25 lawyers / judges at this event when he presented his caselaw up...
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Get to know Gunnar J. Gitlin. Attorney Gitlin is currently the featured Fellow on the Illinois Chapter of the American A...
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Get to know Gunnar J. Gitlin. Attorney Gitlin is currently the featured Fellow on the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers webpage.

The Illinois Chapter of The American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, dedicated to the practice of family law while having the highest level of knowledge, skill, and integrity.

Gunnar J. Gitlin is proud to be the spotlight Fellow for the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Law...
06/06/2022

Gunnar J. Gitlin is proud to be the spotlight Fellow for the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Get to know... Gunnar Gitlin
What do you find most rewarding about being an AAML Fellow?

I’ve really enjoyed helping develop the Illinois chapter’s Continuing Legal Education programs that elevate our profession. In 2005, I chaired our first CLE Columbus Day seminar, now called the Indigenous People’s Day Seminar. It is one of the best such programs in the nation. Read more at https://aaml-illinois.org/

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Founded in 2002 by Attorney Gunnar J. Gitlin, The Gitlin Law Firm exclusively practices in the Family Law field focusing on areas such as divorce, custody, child support, maintenance.

When selecting a lawyer to represent you in your family law case, you want a lawyer with the knowledge, experience and skill to guide you through these difficult times. Gunnar Gitlin, Principal of The Gitlin Law Firm, literally wrote the book on Illinois divorce law with Gitlin on Divorce: A Guide to Illinois Family Law.

Family law, just as many other areas of law, involves its own statutes, case law, and procedural hurdles. By limiting our practice on divorce, custody and other family law matters, The Gitlin Law Firm develops an intimate knowledge in this field. With this knowledge and experience comes efficiency and a reputation for excellence among clients, fellow lawyers and judges.