RUSSELL D. KNIGHT
CHICAGO DIVORCE LAWYER
The Law Office of Russell D. Knight is a family law and divorce law firm dedicated to guiding clients through their divorce both in and out of the courtroom. At the Law Office of Russell D. Knight, our divorce lawyers provide a personal level of service that will help put you back in control. We will discuss all of your legal options and give you an honest assessment of your divorce case. Contact our office today for a 100% free consultation with a Chicago divorce lawyer.
Contact Us at (773) 334-6311 to schedule a FREE no-obligation consultation today.
Why Hire Our Chicago Divorce & Family Law Firm?
Work With Attorneys Who Know Chicago Illinois Divorce and Family Law
Free Consultation
Contact our office for a no-charge confidential and discrete consultation with an experienced Chicago divorce lawyer. Russell D. Knight will explain where you are in your divorce case, where you need to be in your divorce case and how to get there. We have broad experience in divorce/family legal matters. When you talk with us, you will know you are talking with an experienced Chicago divorce lawyer who has the answers to your questions and the strategy to resolve your divorce case.
Trial Experience
Every divorce lawyer is also a trial lawyer. Russell D. Knight and his staff of divorce lawyers and paralegals have extensive trial experience. Cooperateive and aggressive negotiation is an important strategy in any Chicago divorce. When negotiations fail, your Chicago divorce lawyer needs to take matters in front of a Cook County domestic relations judge. Russell D. Knight and his team are intimately familiar with the individual judge’s rules, local rules, civil procedure and evidence laws that make up trial lawyer’s toolkit.
Fluent in Spanish
& Other Languages
Russell Knight and all his staff are fluent in Spanish and other languages. Russell, raised in Canada, is also a French speaking attorney. Our lawyers can speak with you in person, on the phone or via written correspondence in your native language.
Russell Knight y todo su personal hablan español. Podemos hablar con usted en persona, por teléfono o a través de correspondencia escrita en su idioma natal.
Chicago Divorce & Family Law
Questions You Should Be Asking Yourself
- Do you really want a divorce?
- What would you like your life to look like six months from now? One year from now? Five years from now? What do you want to protect if your spouse files for divorce?
- Can you afford to move away from your marital home before an order of support is entered? If you had to pay support to your spouse, how much support could you afford and still be able to live independently?
- Are you open to mediation or collaborative divorce? Or will a delay only exacerbate the situation?
“ We must be willing to get rid of the life we’ve planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us. The old skin has to be shed before the new one can come.”
— Joseph Campbell
Our Commitment
Russell D. Knight Chicago Divorce & Family Lawyer
Experience
Russell D. Knight has been divorcing people in Chicago since 2006. We are a Chicago, Illinois family attorneys that have processed and litigated over a thousand divorce cases and parentage actions.
Client Focus
Personal attention from family law attorneys and professional staff. Each client has a dedicated paralegal and attorney assigned to their divorce case. YOUR best outcome is OUR focus and goal.
Kids and Family First
Above all, we focus on your children — their health, safety and happiness. Your family’s needs, both current and long-term, during and after the Illinois divorce process are our foremost concern.
Value and Results
The billable hour system used by Illinois divorce lawyers can be abused. Our invoices – reasonable and crystal clear – reflect our commitment to providing value and results in your Chicago divorce.
Meet Our Chicago Divorce Attorneys
Russell Knight
Primary Areas of Practice / Specialization: Family Law
Phone: (773) 334-6311
Email: russell@rdklegal.com
BIOGRAPHY: Russell D. Knight has been practicing family law as a Chicago divorce lawyer since 2006. Russell D. Knight amicably resolves tough cases while remaining a strong advocate for his client’s interests.
Rahul Iyer
Primary Areas of Practice / Specialization: Divorce and Family Law
Phone: (773) 334-6311
Email: rahul@iyerlawfirm.com
BIOGRAPHY: Rahul has practiced divorce and family law since 2012 in Minnesota and then in Chicago, Illinois. Rahul co-counsels all of Russell Knight’s divorce and family law cases in Chicago.
Speak with a Chicago Divorce Lawyer
Schedule a FREE, no-obligation consultation with one of our Chicago divorce and family law attorneys.
Reviews from Our Clients
“I have a strange situation with my driver’s license, and sought advice on how to best handle it. I reached out to a handful of lawyers, virtually ALL of whom brushed me off and essentially told me to just deal with it. All except Russell Knight, that is. He gave me a concrete starting point, took the time to answer all of my questions, and was honest and forthcoming. What more could you ask for in a lawyer?”
“I wish I called sooner. Russel did an outstanding job and got through my case so quickly. He was very responsive. Just give him a call or shoot him a message and he will accommodate you. Very knowledgeable and helpful. I have recommended him to close friends and clients as well. Nothing but good things thank you so much! Ps- free consultation and he speaks Spanish too!”
“Unfortunately I have had to deal with many attorneys over the years. Russell is honest, knowledgeable, experienced, responsible, responsive and aggressive (which is something you definitely want in a lawyer). He gets the job done quickly and unlike many of his colleagues, his fees are reasonable and he doesn’t 'work the clock.' I have been recommending him to anyone looking for a great lawyer.”
Family law is what we do.
Family Law refers to Illinois law, rules, regulations, and court procedures involving the family unit when that unit comes under the purview of the Illinois courts. Additionally, there are local Cook County and Chicago court rules that govern Family Law.
We have a singular obsession with providing insight and understanding into Family Law in Chicago, Illinois.
Family law matters need the attention of a conscientious, skilled attorney who can successfully process your divorce and/or parenting matter.
How We Charge
There are always upwards of 5 people employed in our Chicago, Illinois office. The rates are as follows:
- $385 an hour for Russell Knight
- $300 an hour for associate attorneys or co-counsels
- $125 an hour for paralegals
These labor rates are accounted for on a six minute basis and are explicitly explained within the invoices that are distributed.
Services
Child Support
Effective July 1, 2017, courts in the State of Illinois implemented changes to how child support is to be calculated. Child support obligations will be calculated using “Income Shares Method”.
Alimony
Maintenance is a monetary sum paid by one spouse for the benefit of the other spouse upon separation or the dissolution of marriage; also called “alimony” or “spousal support.”
Parenting Time
For years, Illinois statutes referred to decision making for the children of separated parents as “custody” and the time spent with the children by the non-primary parent as “visitation”.
Division of
Marital Assets
One of the key functions of a divorce is the division of property acquired during the course of a marriage.
Chicago Divorce Lawyer Articles
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