Divorce and Legal Separation

A marriage, at its inception, is the bringing together of two people into one legal entity. When the members of a marriage no longer wish to live together, divorce or legal separation are considered in order to “split” that entity. Divorce and legal separation have similar effects in many ways. You live separately. Your finances are separated. Child custody, child support, division of marital assets and debts, and spousal support (called maintenance) can all be ordered by the Court. With so much at stake, it is important that you have qualified legal counsel to protect your rights before, during and after divorce and separation.

You will likely have a multitude of questions when considering divorce or legal separation, such as:

How long does it take to get divorced?
What if I can’t locate my spouse to get divorced?
Will I receive alimony?
How much of my retirement will my spouse receive?
Will my spouse have privilege to monies I received in an inheritance?
What if I believe the other parent isn’t fit to be raising our children?

The Aranda Law Firm can help answer these questions and more, and will help you navigate the ins and outs of all aspects of divorce or a legal separation. Working together, we can maximize your rights while minimizing the stress, strain and uncertainly of your family law issue.

David ★★★★★ a year ago
I've been really happy with Ben's work on my case. He is effective at devising a legal strategy, and explains legal matters in terms a layperson can understand. He returns calls and emails quickly. I would recommend him to … More friends and family without hesitation.
EB ★★★★★ a year ago
Literally the best lawyer ever!! Not only is he super nice, hats off he’s very sophisticated , he knows his stuff , reasonable, returns phone calls & emails in a timely matter. Quickly comes up with the best solution for your case. … More It’s impressive. I will forever recommend you to anyone in need of a lawyer.
Luke ★★★★★ 5 years ago
Ben continues to be a fantastic resource for help with a variety of legal needs. He runs his practice in a professional manner, and has been great at communicating as soon as new information is available. His guidance has been both creative, … More and also easy to understand for someone like myself with no legal background. I would recommend Ben to friends and family with no hesitation. Ben is a brilliant and reliable legal resource.
Shay ★★★★★ 5 years ago
I have known Ben for 17 years. He is honest and has integrity. He had helped me with several legal issues over the years. I trust him completely and highly recommend him.
Craig ★★★★★ 6 months ago
I retained Ben’s legal services for my divorce after spending over $40,000 on legal fees on a previous attorney. I felt so taken advantage of by the law firm that charged me excessive amounts of money and got little to nothing accomplished … More in over a year and a half trying to get divorced. When I retained Aranda law, I immediately felt comfortable dealing with Ben and knew right away he was the man I needed to hire. He is the easiest guy to get a hold of and communicate with and is extremely knowledgeable about family law. I hired Ben for less than a quarter of what I spent on the other law firm and my divorce was finalized within 6 months and he got me the best deal possible. Most attorneys charge for every little thing they can charge for. Emails, phone calls, text messages, etc. Most attorneys spend more time typing up bills for every little minut detail that they can charge for rather than spending time to work on the case. I have found that Ben is very unorthodox when it comes to billing. He works hard and gets what he wants and charges very little for his superior services. I would recommend Aranda Law firm to anyone and everyone. I wish Ben the utmost success with his firm. Thanks for everything you’ve done for me.
Rob ★★★★★ a year ago
Ben is making things right.
Laura ★★★★★ 4 years ago
Ben is one of the best attorneys I have ever met. He has handled a few different cases for me and each case he handled exceptionally well. He is friendly and down to earth with his clients but tough in the courtroom. He is easy to talk … More to and to communicate with (not once in the years he has been my attorney have I ever needed to speak with an assistant, paralegal or secretary) and he’s dedicated to his clients-even needy clients like me! One of the worst parts of moving my family to Chicago was knowing Ben would no longer be able to handle any legal problems I had! You can tell that it’s more than just a job for him, he truly cares about his clients and sees them as more than just another case.
Ashley ★★★★★ a year ago
Ben guided me throughout a process that should have been intensely difficult, but it never crossed that line thanks to his service. Legal processes can be intimidating, but Ben made me feel taken care of from the beginning and he proved … More that he had my best interest in mind. He showed the utmost respect for my situation and provided helpful information and feedback for the decisions I had to make. Ben went above and beyond to help me and I cannot thank him enough for this!
Irvin ★★★★★ a year ago
Ben was very helpful and informative. He listened to my concerns, researche my needs and made sure I understood his answers.I definitely will use him again and recommend him to my friends.
Lisa ★★★★★ a year ago
Ben has been our family's attorney for 10 years. He is extremely professional, to the point, and knowledgeable. He has the best interest of his clients at all times. He does his research, knows and understands the courts, law, and … More will stand up for you and your rights each and every time. I respect the way he does not over promise or sugar coats things. it is apparent he has relationships and is respected by judges and other attorneys. He tells you all the possible outcomes and makes you part of the decision process, while guiding you to the right choices. He is by far the best and our family highly recommends him!
Ben ★★★★★ 5 years ago
Ben's a dedicated and efficient attorney. He's handled a few cases for me, and each time he lays out a goal and accomplishes it. He kept me informed on my cases and quickly answered any questions I had. Could not be more pleased … More with his service.
Nicole ★★★★★ 7 months ago
Ben is extremely warm, thoughtful and attentive. You NEVER wait too long for a response from him, even on a snow day! HIGHLY recommended.
Missy ★★★★★ 3 years ago
I hope you never need a lawyer, but if you do, you want Ben Aranda.Why do I say that?* He returned phone calls and emails (yes, really!).* He listened attentively until he knew what was important – and he efficiently culled the rest so … More I didn’t pay for wasted time.* He is brilliant – incredible with strategy, case law, and writing arguments if you ask me. Even when I was most frightened (and lawsuits ARE scary), he inspired confidence that I was in the best possible hands.* He’s direct, realistic, and meticulous – and he has a remarkable memory.* He kept me informed and focused throughout the process.* His prices are more than fair.* And oh-by-the-way: He’s a nice guy.Like I say, I hope you don’t ever need him, but if you do: Get first dibs.You don’t want him at the other team’s table.
Alex ★★★★★ 5 years ago
Couldn't have asked for a better lawyer.
Richard ★★★★★ 5 years ago
Ben is good guy and I use him for all my legal needs.

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