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Legal Help for Police Officers, Firefighters, and EMTs
in Cook, DuPage, Kane, and Will Counties
At A. Traub & Associates, several of our attorneys and staff members have spouses or other family members who are firefighters, EMTs, or police officers, and we understand the issues that can affect first responders and their families.
We know the difficulties that these families often face as they address divorce-related issues, and we are dedicated to helping them resolve the concerns that they may encounter and find solutions that will work for them.
We Address The Unique Issues First Responders Face
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Division of property
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Spousal maintenance
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Child custody (parenting responsibilities)
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Child support
But your job adds additional challenges:
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Rotating or unpredictable schedules
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Holiday and weekend conflicts
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Overtime, shift trades, and forcebacks
Parenting Plans Must Be Flexible
A standard parenting plan often doesn’t work for first responders.
We help create plans that:
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Adjust around changing work schedules
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Account for last-minute shift changes
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Include backup plans when work conflicts arise
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Protect your time with your children
👉 The goal: a plan that works in real life — not just on paper.
Financial Concerns That May Affect First Responders
and Their Spouses
Another issue that may affect first responders during a divorce involves the division of pensions and other retirement benefits. While a police officer or firefighter may not begin receiving these benefits until many years after their divorce, their ex-spouse will likely be entitled to receive a certain portion of the payments, depending on how long they were married while working in a pension-eligible position.
In Illinois, police and fire pensions are operated through various state and local pension systems, and when dividing these pension benefits between divorcing spouses, a Qualified Illinois Domestic Relations Order (QILDRO) must be created. We understand the nuances of these orders, and we can make sure they are created correctly so that benefits are allocated between a first responder and their ex-spouse.
If you are trying to figure out what to do about:
• Child custody or parenting time
• Child support questions
• Divorce or separation
• Pension concerns
We can help you:
✔ Understand your options
✔ Avoid costly mistakes
✔ Put a plan in place that actually works
👉 Start with a confidential conversation.
Request a Confidential Consultation
Our intake team will review your request quickly and help schedule a consultation with one of our attorneys.
You can also call or text 630-426-0196 if your situation requires immediate attention.
