Divorce & Family Law

Thomas Law Office is a family law practice that handles divorce and bankruptcy cases, as well as child custody, child support, adoptions and more. For over 14 years, we have been serving the needs of clients throughout McHenry County and Kane County in cities such as Elgin, South Elgin, Carpentersville, Marengo, West Dundee, East Dundee, Algonquin, Lake in the Hills, Huntley, Crystal Lake, Woodstock and Cary. At our firm, attorney Colleen Thomas brings more than 16 years of experience to every case to provide superior legal representation. Ms. Thomas gives each client one-on-one attention, firmly believing that individual service is the key to success in family law.

Lisa M VanAuken is a Houston Family Law Attorney. While she grew up in Northern New York, she has lived in Houston, Texas area since 1995 and has made the Houston area her home. Lisa VanAuken graduated Magna Cum Laude from SUNY Plattsburgh in 1995 with a B.A. in Political Science. Lisa went on to graduate from the University of Houston Law Center, where she was a member of Phi Delta Phi, a national legal honor society. While in law school Lisa M VanAuken gained her first exposure to the family law court system when she did her legal internship with the Harris County District Attorney’s Office Family Criminal Law Division, where she advocated on behalf of victims of domestic violence to obtain protective orders. Since being licensed in November 1998 Lisa has practiced exclusively in the area of family law. Over the last 19 years she has gained valuable experience handling uncontested divorces, contested divorces, high asset property divisions, paternity suits, step-parent adoptions, infant adoptions, interstate adoptions, contested child custody suits, child custody modifications, child support cases, child support modification cases, protective orders, and Attorney General Office cases. While she practices primarily in Harris County, she has also represented clients in Fort Bend, Brazoria, and Galveston Counties.

Mary Ann E. Rousseau is a practicing lawyer in the state of Massachusetts. She has significant experience in the area of employment discrimination before the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, EEOC, Superior and Federal Courts. While primarily a plaintiff's lawyer fighting for the rights of employees for the past 30 years, her prior experience in a Boston law firm representing employers gives her the edge to know what the employers will be arguing in all kinds of discrimination cases based on sex, age, disability, race, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, sexual harassment. She cares about her clients and will always return phone calls. In addition to employment, she has also concentrated in the area of divorce and family law which includes custody, child support, visitation, alimony issues. Her compassionate representation and reasonable fees have helped hundreds of people through this traumatic experience. Lastly for the past 30 years, she has been handling personal injury cases including car accidents, slip and falls, head trauma, etc. These have resulted in many settlements, but she also has significant trial experience, including numerous jury trials in Superior and District Courts as well as administrative agencies and arbitration.

Bradley Giglio is an experienced trial attorney with more than twenty years of legal experience. Knowledgeable in many areas of law, Attorney Giglio concentrates his practice on criminal defense, family law, and immigration. Understanding that every case is unique, Attorney Giglio works with his clients to better understand their desired outcome. In 2020, Bradley Giglio was named a Partner at Mevorah & Giglio Law Offices. To arrange a free consultation with Attorney Giglio, visit his website, or call 630-529-4761.

Holly Fic was born and raised in New Jersey and came out west to attend UNLV just in time to celebrate the Rebels basketball national championship win in 1990. She loved UNLV and Las Vegas and was happy to be able to stay and attend the Charter Class at the UNLV Boyd School of Law where she graduated in the top third of her class. During her last year in law school, Holly was admitted as a student attorney to assist with and appear in Family Court for Children’s Attorney Project Cases for which she developed a love for assisting families in family law matters. Holly participated in the Child Welfare Clinic as a student, has presented to the Family Court Community Legal Education classes, represented children in the Children’s Attorney Project Cases and has participated in the Clark County Family Court “Ask-A-Lawyer” program. Over the years, Holly has taken many Family Law pro bono cases, most especially with respect to guardianship and family law cases. Holly works in conjunction with Legal Aid to represent many Protected Persons to have a voice in their guardianship proceedings and has helped many guardians along the way. Further, Holly has served as a Pro Tem Hearing Master, for minor guardianships and mental court, as well as for Family Court Discovery and Domestic Violence. Holly obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, in 1997, her Juris Doctor from UNLV School of Law in 2001, and she has been a member of the State Bar of Nevada since 2001 and licensed to practice law in Nevada and the U.S. District Court of Nevada. She has been a member of the Family Law Section from 2008; member of the Clark County Bar Association from 2002; Member of the Associated General Contractors from 2003-2004; Member of the Women’s Chamber of Commerce from 2003-2004; member of the American Bar Association from 2002-2004; and member of the Young Lawyer’s Section in 2001. With over 20 years as a practicing litigator, Holly is a committed and caring attorney and has just joined the McFarling Law Group where she will continue to grow and assist others in need. During her spare time, Holly, who is an animal lover and has many animals of her own, advocates for and volunteers at the Henderson Animal Shelter where adoption is the best option!

Martin Stephen Sir hails from Fayetteville, Tennessee. He attended American University where he graduated with honors before earning his Juris Doctor from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 1979. A few years after his graduation from law school, Martin was elected to the Tennessee House of Representatives. Martin's foundation of faith and family values inspires him to fight for justice. He has a reputation for standing up for what he believes in. Because Martin's strong conviction becomes so apparent to his clients, he regularly finishes a case with his client feeling satisfied, supported, and heard. In addition to practicing law, Martin Sir was the past president of his congregation. He enjoys writing and public speaking. Martin also enjoys spending his free time outside and being active; he frequently hikes and practices yoga. Martin is happily married and has two daughters. Martin deeply loves his family, and it is important to him that he help you protect yours.

Emma Magidson Slattery brings over twelve years of family law experience to Garwood Attorneys. Emma has successfully litigated countless cases in all aspects of family law, including custody and visitation, move-away orders, child and spousal support, high-income wage earners, jurisdictional issues, income imputation, the division of community property, division of stock options, and reimbursement claims (among others). Emma brings a unique perspective to Garwood Attorneys. Emma comes to our firm after having the privilege of spending ten years as a stay at home mom raising three children. While Emma cherished her time with family, she is excited to return to family law where her understanding and compassion for the family law litigant is indisputable. In her twelve years of family law practice, Emma was truly adored by her clients. Emma provides her clients with a knowledgeable and sympathetic ear to guide them through the difficult divorce process. Emma joins the prestigious Garwood Attorneys as our Client Concierge Attorney. In this position, Emma welcomes prospective new clients to the firm, learns their individual case needs, then pairs each client with the Garwood attorney best suited to their unique case. Emma remains available throughout each case to assist each client. Contact Emma Magidson Slattery today, and see how Garwood Attorneys can help you.

Ms. Jackson is an attorney, but is also a mother and a wife, and has been through a divorce. A strong background in real estate, business and accounting provides her with the tools to handle the complex property issues that often arise in complex divorce litigation. She further understands the impact divorce and custody battles have on your life, and is committed to making that transition as easy as possible for her clients. With that understanding comes her commitment to her clients, no matter what hour of the day, 7 days a week. She believes and understands that family law cases involve the things most valuable to you and she is there to help and guide you through the process. Ms. Jackson deals with family law issues including the financial aspect, child custody issues, domestic violence, child abuse, adoption and complex property issues on a daily basis. Meredith is a numbers lover and is concerned about protecting your assets and ensuring your financial stability going forward. She is a trained litigator but views it as a last resort, as she wants to help families do what is best for families. … BUT if you want an aggressive litigator, If you want real … she is that and has the court room experience to prove it. Ms. Jackson, along with a highly experienced paralegal, handles the day-to-day operations of family law plus the litigation aspect of each case. She has a network of trusted and valued resources including forensic accountants, business valuation experts, appraisers, child psychologists, drug and alcohol specialists and many other valued and respected experts. Ms. Jackson has a reputation that precedes her in the courtroom and is defined by her commitment to preparation and litigation experience.

Ms. Anastasia J Mahone, Esq. built and manages the Premiere Divorce, Paternity and Family Law Division at K/S Attorneys at Law in matters, including but not limited to: - Divorce / Dissolution of Marriage; - Child support establishment/modification; - Parenting Plans / Time-sharing / Visitation (also known as child custody) establishment/modification; - Paternity establishment/disestablishment; - Restraining Orders; - Step-parent Adoption; - Parental Relocation with Minor Children; - Post final judgment matters. Anastasia also practices various other civil litigation actions, Department of Business and Professional Regulations (DBPR), as well as, personal injury. Anastasia graduated from high school at the age of sixteen and proceeded to obtain a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology along with a minor in Sociology from Florida Atlantic University in 2009 with. In 2014, Anastasia, after attending law school at night and maintaining full-time employment throughout, received her Juris Doctorate Degree from Nova Southeastern Shephard Broad Law School and, upon admittance to the Florida Bar, joined K/S Attorneys at Law providing legal service to firm clients demonstrating a resilient and unbridled passion and dedication to the law and the needs of the firm’s clients. Anastasia has professional experience in the fields of Mental Health and Substance Abuse. Her employment experience affords Anastasia a unique and uncanny ability to identify and empathize with the tribulation of firm clients while understanding and being compassionate knowing the extent of emotional hardship and trauma life or business can lead to that ultimately requires legal advocacy or assistance. Anastasia's work experience, coupled with her education, offer her the ability to meet client expectations, particularly in handling the sensitive matters associated with family law efficiently, aggressively and decisively. Anastasia's education, experience, dedication, and compassion have her on track to becoming one of South Florida’s top quality legal practitioners in the litigation and family law fields. Anastasia, a native to South Florida, is interested in reading novels, painting acrylic paintings which decorate the offices of K/S Attorneys at Law, enjoys the beaches of sunny South Florida and loves spending time with her family and her dog.

Marc LaHood is a Texas trial lawyer that has fought on behalf of his clients across Central and South Texas; from Pecos to Houston, from Paris to Laredo. There is no trick to winning trials and getting cases dismissed. He knows how to fight to win by putting the prosecutor on the defense instead of the offense. He will do the necessary work to prepare your case. Call now to learn how he can help you win your case.