Business Details
Experienced Family Law Attorney in DeKalb, IL
The Law Offices of Michael F. Roe has provided dedicated legal representation in family law matters for over 25 years. Our practice focuses on complex divorce litigation, child custody disputes, and cases involving psychological disorders such as Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Borderline Personality Disorder. With a unique background combining legal expertise and graduate-level training in psychology, we specialize in high-conflict cases, including parental alienation and domestic violence. Our founder, Michael F.Roe, is a certified mediator, guardian ad litem, and court-appointed mediator with extensive trial experience in Northern Illinois and beyond. We prioritize client education, ethical advocacy, and strategic solutions to minimize emotional and financial strain. Our work has been recognized in national media and academic publications, including contributions to landmark texts on divorce and personality disorders. We serve clients across Illinois and consult on out-of-state cases involving complex family law dynamics.
Services
Divorce Litigation
Child Custody
Parental Alienation
Domestic Violence
Complex Property Division
Collaborative Divorce
Post-Decree Modifications
Paternity Cases
High-Conflict Mediation
Psychological Disorder Cases
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of exclusive focus on complex family law cases.
- Our team holds advanced training in psychology and business law.
- We specialize in parental alienation and high-conflict custody litigation.
- Our founder is a certified mediator and guardian ad litem.
- We have successfully litigated nationally recognized precedent-setting cases.
Services
Child Custody Litigation
Specialized representation in high-conflict child custody cases involving parental alienation, psychological disorders, and interstate jurisdictional challenges. Our approach combines legal strategy with psychological insights to protect parental rights and child welfare. We have extensive experience with court-appointed evaluators and complex custody modifications.
Divorce with Psychological Disorders
Focused legal counsel for divorces complicated by Narcissistic Personality Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, and other psychological conditions. We employ evidence-based strategies to address false allegations, domestic violence, and child alienation while protecting clients' financial and parental interests through trial or mediation.
Parental Alienation Defense
Expert legal intervention for parents facing unjust child alienation tactics. Our practice includes forensic analysis of alienation patterns, expert witness coordination, and courtroom strategies to restore parent-child relationships while adhering to strict ethical and evidentiary standards.
Complex Property Division
Comprehensive resolution of high-asset divorce cases involving business valuations, retained earnings, stock options, and real estate portfolios. With graduate business training and precedent-setting case experience, we provide precise financial analysis and aggressive advocacy for equitable property distribution in contested divorces.
Domestic Violence Protection
Legal protection and advocacy for domestic violence victims, including emergency orders of protection, custody modifications, and criminal defense coordination. Our approach prioritizes client safety while navigating the intersection of criminal and family law proceedings in both urban and rural jurisdictions.
People
Michael F. Roe
Founding Attorney
Trial lawyer with 25+ years of family law experience, certified mediator, and guardian ad litem. Graduate of Notre Dame and University of San Diego School of Law with advanced psychology training. Recognized expert in parental alienation and high-conflict divorce cases involving personality disorders.
Questions
What makes your firm unique in handling family law cases?
Our unique combination of legal expertise, psychology training, and business acumen allows specialized representation in high-conflict cases involving parental alienation and personality disorders.
How do you handle child custody cases with parental alienation?
We employ evidence-based strategies including forensic analysis, expert witness coordination, and courtroom tactics specifically designed to address unjust child alienation patterns.
Can you assist with complex financial matters in divorce?
Yes, we specialize in high-asset divorces involving business valuations, retained earnings, and complex property division with precedent-setting case experience.
Do you handle cases outside Northern Illinois?
We practice throughout Illinois and provide consultation services for out-of-state cases involving psychological disorders and parental alienation issues.
What experience do you have with domestic violence cases?
We have decades of experience handling domestic violence cases, including protective orders, criminal defense coordination, and custody modifications in high-risk situations.
How do you approach collaborative divorce?
We prioritize mediation and collaborative law when appropriate, using our certified mediation training to achieve cost-effective resolutions while maintaining courtroom readiness for contested matters.
