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A divorce lawyer helps you if you no longer want to be married. Whether you want a legal separation or the marriage ended, divorce lawyers assist you to arrange financial and family matters, typically in a negotiation with your spouse's lawyer. Alimony, child custody, child support, and a fair division of assets (like who keeps the house or how your checking and savings accounts are divided) are matters that a divorce lawyer is trained to help determine.
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Family law includes laws of marriage, civil unions, same-sex relationships, domestic partnerships, divorce, separation, property settlements, alimony, spousal abuse, adoption, child abuse, child support, child custody and kidnapping. If you need help with a family-related legal issue, a family law attorney can advise in family disputes as well as represent you in lawsuits.
26 years
A prenuptial agreement can be especially important if you have financial interests you've accrued earlier in life and wish to clarify how they will or won't be shared with your new spouse. A written prenuptial agreement sets out the financial expectations of your marriage and anticipates what will happen to your assets should you divorce.
26 years
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 1997 | 03/06/2022 |
MO | Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice | 1996 | 01/08/2013 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Leading Lawyer | Leading Lawyers Network | 2016 |
Leading Lawyer | Leading Lawyers Network | 2015 |
AmJur Award for Criminal Law | American Jurisprudence | 1995 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Nottage and Ward, LLP | 2004 - Present |
Attorney | Wallace & Greenwell | 1997 - 2004 |
State's Attorney | State of Missouri | 1996 - 1997 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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TransLife Center | Co-Chairman of the Board, Legal Advisory Board | 2016 - Present |
Friends of the Chicago River | Board Member | 2015 - Present |
TransLife Center | Board Member, Legal Advisory Board | 2014 - Present |
Friends of the Chicago River | Gala Committee Member | 2013 - Present |
Domestic Relations Commitee of the CBA | Member | 2010 - Present |
Committee for LGBT Rights | Member | 2010 - Present |
Family Law Section of ISBA | Member | 2010 - Present |
International Network of Boutique Law Firms | Member | 2009 - Present |
DuPage County Bar Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
Chicago Bar Association | Member | 1996 - Present |
Illinois State Bar Association | Member | 1996 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 1996 - Present |
DePaul University Alumni Association | Member | 1996 - Present |
Family Law Section of ABA | Member | 1996 - Present |
University of Missouri Alumni Association | Member | 1993 - Present |
41st Judicial Bar Association | President | 2002 - 2003 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Nottage and Ward Blog | US Department of Labor Revises Definition of “Spouse” under FMLA | 2015 |
Nottage and Ward Blog | Revenge Porn: Victims Searching for Relief from Public Humiliation | 2014 |
Nottage and Ward Blog | Now That Gay Marriage is Legal in Illinois, What Becomes of Civil Unions? | 2014 |
Nottage and Ward Blog | The New “Modern Family” is Governed by “Un-Modern” Laws | 2014 |
Nottage and Ward Blog | Same-Sex Couple in Missouri Granted a Divorce | 2014 |
Nottage and Ward Blog | Married Gay Couples Can be Covered Under Family Health Plans | 2014 |
Nottage and Ward Blog | Five Things to Keep in Mind during Divorce | 2013 |
Nottage and Ward Blog | Understanding Civil Unions | 2013 |
Nottage and Ward Blog | Illinois Same-Sex Couples Dealing with Life-Threatening Illnesses Can Marry Early | 2013 |
Nottage and Ward Blog | Divorce for Gay Couples a Costly and Complicated Process | 2013 |
Nottage and Ward Blog | Same-Sex Marriage Bill Passed by Illinois House and Senate | 2013 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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DePaul University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1996 |
University of Missouri, Columbia | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1993 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Horwood Marcus & Berk in-house CLE | Exit Strategy | 2014 |
International Network of Boutique Law Firms | The Impact of Divorce Proceedings on Businesses: The Business/Business-Owner Perspective | 2014 |
GoodSmith Gregg Unruh in-house CLE | Exit Strategy: A Divorce Overview and Primer | 2014 |
Balasa Dinverno Foltz in-house seminar | A Divorce Primer for Wealth Managers | 2013 |
Kelley, Drye & Warren in-house CLE | Exit Strategy: A Divorce Overview and Primer | 2013 |
Family Law Conference | Direct and Cross-Examination of Business Valuation Experts | 2010 |
Balasa Dinvern Foltz In-house Presentation | High Income and High Net Worth Divorces | 2009 |
The Chicago Bar Association | Discovery: From Beginning to End | 2008 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Marriage of Steverson | Judgment after trial in favor of husband (my client). |
Marriage of Elissa and Chambers | I prevailed on behalf of my client, Elissa. |
Levin v. Stein | Favorable property distribution and support award. |
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Mark Clay, Family Attorney on Aug 29, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly endorse Mr. Knipmeyer. Very knowledgeable and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients. Keep up a great work!
Michael Waddington, Family Attorney on May 21, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Jeffrey. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Mark Clay, Family Attorney on Aug 29, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly endorse Mr. Knipmeyer. Very knowledgeable and caring attorney who gets great results in representing clients. Keep up a great work!
Michael Waddington, Family Attorney on May 21, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Jeffrey. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
John Myers, Family Attorney on May 13, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Jeffrey Knipmeyer for his exceptional skill, knowledge and experience as a divorce and family law attorney. He is a fierce advocate for the best interests of his clients.
Paulette Gray, Family Attorney on May 12, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly recommend Mr. Knipmeyer in all types of family law matters. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of the law, and is force with which to be reckoned. Mr. Knipmeyer is professional with the court and his opponents, but never loses sight of his client's interests.
Jordan Dorrestein, Unknown Attorney on Sep 7, 2012
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Joseph McCarthy, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 8, 2010
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer's work.
Shahrad Milanfar, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 24, 2010
Relationship: Other
Jeff is a smart and knowledgeable attorney who genuinely cares about his clients. He has a keen understanding of their legal and emotional needs. Jeff's approach to his practice makes him an effective and efficient advocate for his clients. Our profession would benefit from having more attorneys like Jeff.
Rodney Okano, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 24, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I am impressed by the philosophy and approach of Jeffrey in the very difficult area of Divorce. The combination of Jeffrey's style and experience makes him one of the top lawyers in Divorce. I would recommend contacting Jeffrey to those considering Divorce.
Mary Marubio, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 24, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I met Jeff in law school and was impressed by his strong work ethic and drawn to him because of his humanity. Now that we have both been practicing for over a dozen years, I've seen his dedication to his clients. He still works hard and cares deeply about what he does.
Don Mcclure, Family Attorney on May 20, 2010
Relationship: Other
I met Jeff at a legal conference. His knowledge of the law was clear. However, what really drew my attention to Jeff was his passion for his work and for his clients. This "triple threat" is rare. I recommend Jeffrey Knipmeyer.
Scott Stewart, Family Attorney on May 18, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I recently worked with Jeffrey and found him to be highly intelligent, extremely well spoken, enormously passionate and committed to representing clients in family law and divorce. I believe his temperament, insight and attention to detail serve his clients well and would highly recommend him to anyone needing family law and divorce representation. I will not hesitate to refer him cases whenever the opportunity presents itself.
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