Nicholas W. Richardson is a Palatine, Illinois, divorce and family law attorney serving clients throughout Chicago’s northwest suburbs, including Cook, DuPage, Kane, and McHenry counties. He founded The Law Office of Nicholas W. Richardson, P.C. in 2009 and provides personalized guidance to individuals and families navigating difficult transitions. His practice includes divorce, child custody and parenting matters, child support, spousal support, property division, paternity, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri School of Law in 2003 and was admitted to the Illinois bar in 2004. Attorney Richardson takes a straightforward, attentive approach, listening to each client’s concerns and developing a legal strategy around their circumstances and goals. Trained in divorce mediation and collaborative law, he helps clients explore cooperative solutions while providing courtroom advocacy when litigation is necessary. He emphasizes direct communication, regular case updates, and practical guidance throughout the legal process. Prospective clients can schedule a free initial consultation, with evening and weekend appointments available.

Going through a divorce or family law matter can be an emotional time. You may feel betrayed, lost, or overwhelmed. Having an attorney that can relate to you, and who focuses on divorce and family law, can make the process easier. Since our founding in 2007, we have dedicated our firm to the practice of divorce and family law because of the tremendous need for lawyers who focus on this area. We have since continued to grow and have over 25 offices throughout the United States. If you need help with a family law or divorce-related matter, our legal team can help guide you through the process. We have many offices in many local jurisdictions, which puts our firm close to you and your family. We have been ranked as one of the fastest-growing law firms in the United States by Law Firm 500. To schedule a consultation, you can contact us online today.

CARRISSA M. ALVERS is Of Counsel to Klein, Daday, Aretos & O’Donoghue, LLC. Ms. Alvers received her law degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1999. Ms. Alvers practices in the area of domestic relations.