Matthew G. Shaw, Attorney
Matthew G. Shaw
Kane County Divorce Lawyers | St. Charles IL Child Custody Attorneys | Family Law
Divorce & Family Law, Divorce, Family Law, Mediation, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Custody, Child Support, Adoption, Paternity, Parenting Agreements, Post-Divorce Modifications, Property Division, Uncontested Divorce, Visitation and Parenting Time, Legal Separation, Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
https://www.kanecountydivorceattorneys.com/
- Law Office: Shaw Sanders, P.C.
- Law School: Northern Illinois University College of Law, J.D. 1986
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introduction
Matt Shaw is a knowledgeable attorney who concentrates his practice in the areas of family law, divorce, and mediation. Having more than 30 years of legal experience, Attorney Shaw understands how to help his clients achieve legal success through the use of effective and efficient strategies. Located in St. Charles, Attorney Shaw and his legal team provide legal help to individuals and families throughout Northern Illinois, including Kane County, DuPage County, DeKalb County, Kendall County, and the surrounding areas.
To schedule a free consultation with Attorney Shaw, visit his website or call 630-584-5550.
QUESTIONNAIRE
Experience
Position | Organization | Location | Duration |
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Managing Attorney | Shaw Sanders, P.C. | St. Charles | 2016 - Present |
Managing Partner | Shaw, Jacobs, Goostree & Associates, P.C | 2000 - 2014 | |
Child Support Attorney | Kane County Circuit Court Clerk | 1987 - 1995 |
Education
School | Degree | Major | Graduation |
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Northern Illinois University College of Law | J.D. | Law School | 1986 |
Illinois College, Jacksonville | B.A. | 1983 |
Admission
State / Court | |
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U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois | |
Illinois |
Associations
- Illinois State Bar Association
-Family Law Section Counsel Co-Chair
-Family Law Section Council Custody Subcommittee, 2002-2003
Kane County Bar Association
-Chair, Family Law Committee, 2008-2009
Illinois Trial Lawyers Association
American Bar Association
DuPage County Bar Association
Illinois Family Support Enforcement Association
America Trial Lawyers Association, Past Member
Honors & Awards
- Super Lawyers, 2019 - Present
Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms, 2019
Elite Lawyer, Founding Member, 2019 - Present
Distinguished BV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell, 2013-2014, 2022
Leading Lawyers, Leading Lawyer, 2012 - Present
Leading West Suburban Lawyers, Leading Lawyers Network, 2013-2018
10.0 Superb Rating, Avvo
Cases
Publications
Shaw Sanders, P.C. Family Law Articles
Shaw Sanders, P.C. Press Releases
Maintenance Review: Jurisdiction, Procedure, Statutory Standards and Factors, Strategies for Family Law in Illinois, Aspatore Publication (Thompson Reuters), 2015 Edition
Chapter One, Illinois State Bar Association Family Law Handbook, Author, 1995 and 2011
The Family Law Lawyer Column, Kane County Bar Association Brief
-Maintenance: 'Til Death do us Part?
-Dissipation: When Does it Begin to Begin?
-Maintenance: Payable upon Death? Tax-free?
-Does More Parenting Time Justify Less Child Support?
-Commingling Non-Marital and Marital Property: Reimbursement for Contributions?
-Ever Read the Mental Health and Development Disabilities Confidentiality Act?
-Are Vacation Days Marital Property?
-UIFSA: Modifying Out of State Child SupportInterest on Unpaid Child Support: Mandatory?
-Holiday Stress and Family Law
Family Law Newsletter, Illinois State Bar Association
-An Introductory Overview of Jurisdictional Requirements under the IMDMA and UCCJA
-Supreme Court Interprets Dissipation
-Pre-nuptial Agreements
-Interpreting "Prior Obligations"
-Transfer of Marital Residence Found Fraudulent by Bankruptcy Court
Finances Important to Many Post-Recession Couples, Daily Chronicle, Feature Story, July 2014
Case Study: Plano Dad's Child Support Payment Problems a Family Affair, Aurora Beacon News, Feature Story, June 2014
Forming Families: St. Charles Adoption Attorney Shares His Story of Bringing Families Together, Kane County Magazine, Feature Story, November 2011
Family Law Seminars, Kane County Bar Association, 1988-2011
Negotiating/Drafting Maintenance Provisions, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, June 22, 2007
Commingled and Transmuted Property, Chicago, Illinois, September 21, 2006
Evidence: Turning a Witness, New Orleans, Louisiana, April 9, 2005
Ethical Dilemmas for the Family Law Practitioner, Bloomington, Illinois, March 1, 2004
Custody Changes: What are Your Odds?, Las Vegas, Nevada, February 15, 2003
Hot Tips for Custody Litigation, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, June 21, 2000
Ethical Problems of the Divorce Practice, Peoria, Illinois, October 12, 1994
Organizing a Small Divorce Office: The Business of Law (panel discussion), Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, June 25, 1993
Custody Evaluations under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 215 (a) and (d) and IMDMA 604 and 605, Chicago, Illinois, December 4, 1992
Jurisdiction, St. Louis, Missouri, June 28, 1991
Child Support, Panelist, Springfield, Illinois
Office Hours
Sun. | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. |
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8:30 am - 5:00 pm | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm | 8:30 am - 5:00 pm |
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Verified Credentials | Date Verified |
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(1986) Licensed as Attorney in Illinois. Verified with Illinois State Bar Association. | March 11, 2017 |
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Legal Articles
Are vacation days marital property? (2016-02-29 18:08:17)
The first property issue in dissolution of marriage cases is the identification and classification of property.
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Additional Info
Kane County divorce and family law attorneys providing legal counsel in St. Charles, Geneva, Batavia, and throughout Northern Illinois. Call 630-584-5550
Fee: Call 630-584-5550. Free Consultation.
Service Type: Private
Language: English
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555 S. Randall Road, Suite 105
St. Charles, IL 60174