Evanston Family Law & Divorce Attorneys
Choose a Divorce Option that Works for You
There are three basic types of divorce. The first step in obtaining an Illinois divorce is deciding which process is right for you.
Collaborative Divorce
- Personal Collaborative Attorney
- Non-adversarial Negotiations
- One Quick Court Appearance at the End
- Shorter Process than Litigation
- More Affordable than Litigation
Divorce Mediation
starting at- One Court Appearance at the End
- Paperwork Completed for You
- Non-Adversarial Negotiations
- Reduced Stress
- Lowest Costs Divorce
- $1,500-.3,000 per person
Divorce Litigation
- Good during High-Conflict Negotiations
- Personal Litigation Attorney
- Good if Substance Abuse and or Domestic Violence is Present
- Good when Spouse cannot be Found
- Good when Mediation Fails or is not an Option
How We Help Clients
About Sterling Hughes
Our aim of reducing the stress facing our clients is reflected in our unique flat-rate pricing system. The last thing you need during a difficult time is the added worry of an unknown legal bill and hidden fees at the end of it. We don't charge hourly, which means that no matter how drawn out or complex your case becomes the price you pay never changes.
Included in your fee is all communication, research, travel, and time that our lawyers spend working with you. Our goal is to be proud of our work and provide the best possible outcome for our clients, not to nickel-and-dime the people who put their trust in us.
To be successful in the court of family law, you must be represented by someone who knows how to manage the system. Unlike many law offices, which offer a little of this and a little of that, at Sterling Hughes, LLC we practice exclusively in family law. Our team is made up of experienced divorce lawyers, Collaborative Law practitioners and trained mediators with over 60 years of combined experience.
When you choose Sterling Offices it means working with a knowledgeable attorney who will listen to your needs and walk you through the process every step of the way. We also make use of an excellent network of professionals who could be the difference between winning and losing a case.
Our network includes social workers, court officials, appraisers, and therapists that share our passion for finding what is fair in the law.
Honest communication with our clients is at the heart of our success and you will never be left in the dark during your case. After all, someone who isn't listening and talking to their client isn't effectively fighting for them either. We are here to put your mind at ease, and because we don't charge you by the hour, you can ask us questions any time without the fear of an extra bill.
Our daily updates and strategy sharing will relieve you any extra weight you carry as the case evolves. We realize that this may be one of the toughest times of your life, and we are here to help guide you through it.
To find out how Sterling Hughes – Evanston can help you schedule a consultation or contact us by either phone or e-mail.
Our Location
Our offices are located on the sixth floor of the Orrington Plaza building in the heart of downtown Evanston. The building is located on the corner of Davis St and Orrington Avenue. Click here for directions using Google Maps.
Where to Park
There is public parking available in a parking garage accessible from Orrington Ave and also street level parking on Orrington Ave.
How to Get to Our Evanston Office:
Coming from Highland Park
- Take US-41 S/Skokie Valley Road.
- Merge on to I-94 E.
- Take Exit 37B to merge onto IL-58 E/Dempster Street.
- Turn left on Chicago Ave.
- Take a left on Davis Street. The Orrington Plaza building will be on the right-hand side.
Coming from Uptown
- Get on US-41 N/N Lake Shore Drive and go north for about a mile and a half.
- Turn right on to N Sheridan Road and follow it north for another 8 miles.
- Turn left on Burnham Place
- Take a right on Forest Avenue in order to reach Davis Street.
- Turn right on Davis Street and the Orrington Plaza building will be on the right-hand side.
Coming from Oak Park
- Get on I-290 E then take the I-90 W exit.
- Merge on to I-90 W. Keep right to stay on I-94 W following signs for Milwaukee.
- Take Exit 37B and merge on to Dempster Street.
- Turn left on Chicago Ave.
- Take a left on Davis Street. The Orrington Plaza building will be on the right-hand side.
Coming from Des Plaines
- Follow E Dempster Street/US-14 E for about 10 minutes. The road will then
turn into W Dempster Street, continue for another 20 minutes. - Take a left on Chicago Ave.
- Turn left on Davis Street. The Orrington Plaza building will be on the right-hand side.
Coming by public transit
- For those taking public transportation, Orrington Plaza is located two blocks away from the Davis Station on the Purple Line. You can also get to the Davis Purple Line Station stop by taking the #93, #208, #213, #250 or #422.
- There is also a bus stop (Davis & Orrington) right outside the building serviced by the #201 and #205.
Three Simple Steps
Find out how simple the divorce process can be when you work with a law firm that puts you first. Book your consult today!
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"Earlier this year I started the process for filing a divorce. I started the process by myself filing pro-se, but when it came to negotiating child custody and support things were getting out of hand and I got concerned about making a mistake. I called SterlingLawyers.com and Attorney Dan Exner helped sorting through what we had already done. Dan was great and his guidance helped us work through some issues I do not think we would have resolved. I thought it would be charged an arm and a leg for legal services, but Dan was understanding and helped me address the paperwork and process effectively. When we appeared in court for the final hearing I felt confident I knew what I was doing and did not feel nearly as scared as before. He did a great job coaching me so I was prepared. It was as good as an experience as you can have when splitting up a family."
- Sally J.
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