Practice Areas

Comprehensive Legal Services with Compassion, Skill & Dedication

From family matters to estate planning and real estate transactions, we provide personalized, effective legal solutions across a wide range of practice areas.

Family Law

Trusted Legal Representation for Life’s Most Important Matters

We practice in all areas of Family Law. Our experience enables us to provide each client with exceptional professional representation.

In addition to providing professional legal services and attorney services, one of our primary goals is to lower the client’s stress level. Family Law especially can involve complex relationships and, therefore, conflict and emotional anxiety are likely to occur.

We strive to apply our experience and knowledge to assist our clients to understand the judicial process and their legal options. We carefully explain such issues as retirement and property division, conservatorship, and child support calculations.

Divorce

We help clients get through the divorce process. During our years of practice in this area of the law, we have seen firsthand the stress, anxiety, and anguish which may occur during divorce proceedings. Divorce is very personal and involves complex issues such as property and retirement division, determining separate and community property assets and debts, as well as custody and support of children of the marriage.

Long after the divorce is finalized, there are still many issues that will affect you. We offer creative solutions to problems and conflicts and utilize our experience and knowledge to help our clients resolve disputed matters through agreement, mediation, or compromise. Unfortunately, in many circumstances litigation is necessary, and we will bring our knowledge, expertise, and experience to trial for our client.

Child Custody & Visitation

Child Custody and Visitation usually is one of the most contentious and stressful issues in the field of Family Law. Our objective is to assist the client in achieving their goal, whether it is custody, changing custody, and increasing, decreasing or restricting visitation with a child.

A Custody Battle over a child between individuals can be very expensive and time-consuming and can require the input of professional social workers and therapists.

Our office has the experience and expertise needed for a successful outcome in this highly complicated area of the law.

Child Support

The law requires that a non-custodial parent pays a fair and reasonable amount of child support for their minor children. The amount of support is calculated using a formula which is based on the non-custodial parent’s income.

Our office will identify income which should be included, or excluded, in the child support payment calculation whether the non-custodial parent is currently employed.

In most cases, an individual’s income may either increase or decrease over time, or an individual’s household may increase because of the birth or adoption of a child, or a person’s household size may decrease because a child may have reached the age of 18 and graduated from high-school. Based on these, and other possible changes, an individual’s income, may be eligible for adjustment. No adjustment is allowed, however, unless the necessary paperwork is filed with the court requesting the modification of current child support.

If you believe the child support you are paying or receiving needs to be modified, or if there is a particular matter in an order you feel requires modification, i.e., visitation schedule, pick-up and drop-off exchange locations, restricted or supervised visitation, please call us. We are ready to assist you.

Real Estate

Guiding You Through Property Transactions with Confidence

Whether you’re buying, selling, or leasing, real estate transactions require careful legal oversight. We review contracts, resolve disputes, and ensure clear title transfers for residential and commercial properties. Our firm provides dependable legal support from contract to closing. We protect your interests during inspections, negotiations, and financing.

With Braiman and Associates, you can move forward with peace of mind.

Estate Planning

Build a Legacy That Reflects Your Wishes

Proper planning today protects your loved ones tomorrow. We draft customized wills and trusts to distribute your assets according to your intentions. Whether you need a simple will or a complex trust structure, we help you choose the right tools for your goals. Our services include revocable trusts, special needs trusts, and more.

Secure your family’s future with an estate plan that fits your life.

Wills & Trusts

Proper planning today protects your loved ones tomorrow. We draft customized wills and trusts to distribute your assets according to your intentions. Whether you need a simple will or a complex trust structure, we help you choose the right tools for your goals. Our services include revocable trusts, special needs trusts, and more.

Secure your family’s future with an estate plan that fits your life.

Probate

Probate is the legal process of validating a will and distributing assets after someone passes away. We assist executors and beneficiaries through every step, from filing documents to resolving disputes. Our team ensures the process complies with Illinois law and proceeds smoothly. If there’s no will, we help navigate intestate succession.

We’re here to reduce stress and provide clarity during a difficult time.

Power of Attorney

A power of attorney gives someone you trust the legal authority to act for you in financial or legal matters. We draft durable, limited, and general powers of attorney tailored to your needs. This document is essential in cases of illness, absence, or incapacity. Our legal team helps you choose the right structure and ensure it’s properly executed.

Planning ahead gives you control even when you can’t speak for yourself.

Health Care Proxy

A health care proxy designates someone to make medical decisions for you if you’re unable to do so. We help you select a trusted representative and draft a clear, legally binding document. This ensures your healthcare preferences are respected in times of emergency or incapacity. A health care proxy brings peace of mind to both you and your loved ones.

Take charge of your future by planning today.

Traffic Law

Defending Your Record, Your License, and Your Rights

Traffic violations can lead to fines, points on your license, and even suspension. We represent clients in cases ranging from speeding tickets to DUI charges. Our goal is to minimize penalties and protect your driving privileges. We know how to navigate court procedures and negotiate with prosecutors.

Don’t let one mistake jeopardize your freedom. Get skilled legal help today

Criminal Law

Strong Defense Against Serious Charges

If you’re facing criminal charges, you need experienced legal representation on your side. We defend clients against misdemeanor and felony charges with dedication and discretion. From arrest to trial, we ensure your rights are protected every step of the way. Our firm handles drug offenses, assault, theft, and more.

Trust Braiman & Associates to fight for your freedom and future.

Business Formation

Start Smart with the Right Legal Structure

Choosing the right structure is the foundation of a successful business. We help entrepreneurs form LLCs, corporations, partnerships, and other entities tailored to their goals. Our legal guidance covers everything from filing to operating agreements and compliance. We ensure your business is protected from the start.

Build your venture with the confidence that it’s legally sound.

General Litigation

Resolving Disputes with Strategy and Strength

Disputes can disrupt your business, finances, or personal life. We handle a wide range of civil litigation matters with a focus on resolution and results. Whether through negotiation, mediation, or trial, we fight to protect your rights and interests. Our litigation services cover contract disputes, landlord-tenant issues, property damage claims, and more.

When a legal battle arises, we’re the team you want in your corner.