Nothing is worth more than your family. Whether you are going through a divorce, a child custody battle or any other family law challenge, we will champion your rights. When faced with a family law matter, it can feel as though everything you have may slip away - your children, your home and everything you have worked for.
These are stressful and challenging times without a doubt, but you do not have to face them alone. At Fawell & Fawell, our lawyers will stand by your side and champion your rights. With more than 30 years of experience and a reputation for positive results, you can be confident in our ability to identify what is most important to you and mount a legal strategy designed to protect it.
These are stressful and challenging times without a doubt, but you do not have to face them alone. At Fawell & Fawell, our lawyers will stand by your side and champion your rights. With more than 30 years of experience and a reputation for positive results, you can be confident in our ability to identify what is most important to you and mount a legal strategy designed to protect it.
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Family lawyer Terry Fawell has practiced law for more than 30 years. Since 1980, she has concentrated her practice in the western Chicago suburbs on family law issues such as divorce, child custody, visitation, child support, alimony, adoptions and name changes. She is also a trained mediator and currently serves as chairperson for the DuPage County mandatory arbitration program.
Family law matters are always personal. These cases involve broken hearts. They involve reshaping families and reimagining futures, all while also navigating a complex legal system. At Fawell & Fawell in Wheaton, Illinois, our attorneys understand the impact these matters have on people's lives.
When you come to us, you come to a caring team that is ready to listen to what you are going through and learn what you need to move forward with your life.With more than 30 years of experience, we have the knowledge and skill to achieve your goals, no matter how challenging your family law case may seem.
When you come to us, you come to a caring team that is ready to listen to what you are going through and learn what you need to move forward with your life.With more than 30 years of experience, we have the knowledge and skill to achieve your goals, no matter how challenging your family law case may seem.
From matters of the heart to matters of the family, matters of the pocketbook and matters of the law, every aspect of divorce is complicated. When faced with all of this at once, it can feel as though you have been thrown into a labyrinth with no way to get out. It is easy to lose sight of the positive future that may lie ahead.
In Illinois, domestic abuse includes physical abuse such as hitting or shoving and threats of violence. If you are a victim of domestic violence in a married or unmarried relationship, you can seek an order of protection against the abuser. Terry Fawell and Alex Fawell bring extensive experience to our firm.
Illinois courts no longer use the terms custody and visitation; instead, they "allocate parental responsibilities and parenting time." Parental responsibilities include education, health care, religion and extracurricular activities. The details are incorporated into a parenting plan.
As a divorce lawyer with more than 30 years of family law experience in the western Chicago suburbs, Terry Fawell can help you understand the court process used to resolve child custody disputes.She can also help you keep the process civil, which is important because if you have children, you will need to be able to communicate with the other parent after your divorce.
As a divorce lawyer with more than 30 years of family law experience in the western Chicago suburbs, Terry Fawell can help you understand the court process used to resolve child custody disputes.She can also help you keep the process civil, which is important because if you have children, you will need to be able to communicate with the other parent after your divorce.
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Sam Savides
Nov 30, 2021
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M. Bostwick
Nov 16, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Responsiveness
Terry Fawell and her assistant Amber are the perfect legal team. Terry is very knowledgeable and honest while Amber keeps the paperwork moving. I am recommending everyone who sees my review to retain Terry Fawell as divorce attorney. Terry is honestly on your side.
Terry Fawell and her assistant Amber are the perfect legal team. Terry is very knowledgeable and honest while Amber keeps the paperwork moving. I am recommending everyone who sees my review to retain Terry Fawell as divorce attorney. Terry is honestly on your side.
Steve M.
Aug 06, 2021
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Since Fawell and Fawell invites prior clients to give feedback per the website, here is my overall experience with Alex Fawell and it was beyond terrible for many reasons.
First, the experience I had with Alex Fawell was his ability to communicate and how sorely lacking and truly awful it was. For my first example, in the initial filing of the case he did not even notify me of the actual filing of my civil complaint or in which date to appear nor did he provide me with a date stamped copy from the clerk. The first fundamental aspect of being an attorney and representing someone effectively would
First, the experience I had with Alex Fawell was his ability to communicate and how sorely lacking and truly awful it was. For my first example, in the initial filing of the case he did not even notify me of the actual filing of my civil complaint or in which date to appear nor did he provide me with a date stamped copy from the clerk. The first fundamental aspect of being an attorney and representing someone effectively would
Scott Douglas
Jan 07, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness
Like many, my post-divorce world is messy, earnestly trying to manage parenting time, child support, alimony etc., while dealing with a contentious ex spouse. Terry Fawell's experience, professionalism and guidance was an enormous help in ensuring fairness and accountability. I could not have done it without her.
Like many, my post-divorce world is messy, earnestly trying to manage parenting time, child support, alimony etc., while dealing with a contentious ex spouse. Terry Fawell's experience, professionalism and guidance was an enormous help in ensuring fairness and accountability. I could not have done it without her.
Kevin Hart
Oct 08, 2020
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Bb King
Jan 07, 2020
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Mary Crawford
Dec 16, 2017
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Fawell & Fawell is highly recommended, Alex my attorney worked really well with me, he communicated through out my case, he broke down every term so that I can understand better, the process of divorce, he always made sure to inform me of court dates that were coming up and what was to be expected. I got what I wanted and what worked best for my interest. Also, if there was a question to be asked Terry as well helped me answer those questions. They both worked as a team to get the best for my case. Will work with them again if needed.
Edita Rums
Jun 13, 2017
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Terry handled my case on asset division from my divorce with upmost professionalism and compassion. Not only was the process quick and relatively painless her communication skills with the opposing attorney were focused and fair to both sides.
On a personal level I felt a strong connection to Terry’s compassion for my case. As a single mother I would highly recommend Terry to any woman who is going through a divorce. She is extremely ethical and conscientious.
On a personal level I felt a strong connection to Terry’s compassion for my case. As a single mother I would highly recommend Terry to any woman who is going through a divorce. She is extremely ethical and conscientious.
Lynn Teska
Jun 11, 2017
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Recently, I retained Terry Fawell to represent me. My initial impression of her was that she had a heart and actually cared about the clients. She is experienced, knowledgeable and kind. Although she could have charged for every moment of her time, she made it possible for me to work through her wonderful Paralegal, which saved me quite a bit of money. I would highly recommend Terry Fawell if you need an attorney.
Megan Mueller
May 24, 2017
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It is such an honor to write a review for Fawell and Fawell. I worked with Alex Fawell during what was not the prettiest of divorces. Alex was amazing. He responds to calls and e-mails faster than expected, was very open about having meetings with me in his office when needed, and was the perfect amount of encouragement that I needed getting through this process. His costs are beyond reasonable, I was legitimately surprised when I received the bill after expecting I was going to have to pay thousands more. No one wants to go through a divorce, but if you have to retain Alex Fawell.
