• Chicago Downtown Office
    • 20 N. Clark Street, Suite 3300 Chicago, IL 60602
  • Northbrook, IL Office
    • 5 Revere Drive, Suite 200 Northbrook, IL 60062
Divorce Lawyers for Women
Divorce Lawyers for Women in Chicagoland – Protecting Your Family, Your Mother Rights, Your Finances, and Your Future

Empowering Women to Take Control of Their Future

Divorce is one of the hardest decisions a woman can make—and one of the most transformative. At Anderson Boback & Marshall, we’ve spent over 20 years helping women across Chicagoland secure their financial independence, protect their children, mother rights and move forward with confidence.

Whether you’ve spent years as a stay-at-home mom, built a successful career, or are facing the unknown for the first time, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

What Women Worry About Most During Divorce

Financial
Stability

  • Will I have enough to support myself and my children?
  • What happens to my savings, my home, or my retirement?

Protecting
Their Children

  • Will I lose time with my kids?
  • How can I ensure they stay safe and stable?

Facing
the Unknown

  • How do I rebuild my life after this?
  • Who can I trust to guide me through this process?

At Anderson Boback & Marshall, we’ve helped thousands of women answer these questions and take the first steps toward a brighter future.

How We Help Women During Divorce

1. Securing Your Financial Independence

Divorce can create financial uncertainty, especially if you’ve been out of the workforce or managing the household. We’ll protect your financial future by:

2. Protecting Your Role as a Mother

Your children’s well-being is your top priority—and ours too. We’ll help you:

  • Secure custody arrangements that reflect the status quo of your role in the children’s lives.
  • Negotiate child support that meets their financial and emotional needs.
  • Prevent unauthorized relocations or disruptions to their stability.

3. Guiding You Toward a Fresh Start

Divorce is the start of a new chapter, and we’ll help you navigate it with confidence by:

  • Protecting your family home or negotiating a buyout.
  • Securing resources for career counseling or education.
  • Connecting you with carefully selected therapists, financial advisors, and career specialists as part of a comprehensive plan to rebuild your life..

Stories from Families Like Yours

I was married for 17 years when I discovered my husband had been hiding assets and planning to leave me with almost nothing. Jessica at Anderson Boback & Marshall was a godsend. She methodically tracked down accounts I didn't even know existed and brought in financial experts who made sure I understood every option before making decisions. Instead of the scraps my ex planned to leave me with, I received a settlement that actually secured my future. For the first time in decades, I'm financially independent and not terrified about retirement. Jessica didn't just win my case—she gave me back my dignity when I needed it most.
— Jennifer R., Chicago
When my ex threatened to take my kids and move them out of state, I was having panic attacks daily. Kim listened to my fears without judgment and immediately laid out a plan that made me feel in control again. In court, she was extraordinary—confident, prepared, and always one step ahead. Because of Kim's perseverance, I maintained primary custody and my children kept their school, friends, and stability. Thanks to her work, my kids kept their school and routine, which meant everything to me during such a difficult time. I'm so grateful for how she stood up for us in court.
— Sarah M., Naperville
After two disappointing lawyers who made no progress with my case, I found Laura at Anderson Boback & Marshall. She was different - efficient, clear, and responsive even on weekends when I had questions. She helped me not just with legal matters but also connected me with resources to rebuild my life post-divorce. My case was settled much faster than I expected, and I finally felt ready to move forward.
— Emily P., Glenview
Meet Our Divorce Lawyers - Anderson Boback & Marshall

Why Women Trust Anderson Boback & Marshall

We've Stood Beside Women Just Like You

At Anderson Boback & Marshall, we’ve represented women who were told they’d have to sell the family home and start over. Women who sacrificed careers to raise children only to face financial insecurity during divorce. Women who worried about protecting their children from a difficult ex-spouse.

We’ve heard your concerns firsthand: “Can I afford to keep my children in their school?” “How will I restart my career after 15 years?” “Will I have enough for retirement after dividing our assets?”

With over 100 years of combined experience in Chicagoland courtrooms, we understand these challenges and know how to navigate them successfully. That’s why women throughout Cook County, DuPage County, Lake County, Will County have trusted us for over two decades to protect what matters most

Their compassion and expertise helped me through the toughest time in my life. I couldn’t have done this without them.
— Karen S., Chicago

Your Future Starts Today

You don’t have to face divorce alone. At Anderson Boback & Marshall, we’re a team of women fighting for women—protecting your rights, your children, and your financial security.

Serving women across Cook, Lake, DuPage, and Will counties.

FAQs About Divorce for Women in Chicagoland

We’ll conduct a thorough review of marital assets, uncover hidden accounts, and fight for a result that reflects your contributions and secures your financial independence.

Illinois courts prioritize the children’s best interests, considering factors like stability, parental involvement, and emotional well-being. We’ll advocate for a custody plan that protects your role as a mother.

Retirement accounts are often divided equitably. We’ll ensure they’re valued properly and divided fairly to safeguard your financial future.

For detailed information about attorney fees and how they are structured, visit our Divorce Attorney Fees Guide.

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What our clients are saying

Excellent
4.7
Nicole
Laura Darby at Anderson Boback & Marshall is an exceptional family law attorney who truly cares about her clients. From the very beginning, she was friendly, compassionate, and incredibly thorough in handling my case. She always took the time to fully answer all of my questions and kept communication open every step of the way, which made a very stressful situation so much easier to navigate. What really sets Laura apart is how skilled and confident she is in court. She knows exactly what to say and responds quickly and effectively under pressure. It was clear that she is highly knowledgeable and experienced, and I always felt like I was in the best possible hands. I highly recommend Laura Darby and the entire team at Anderson Boback & Marshall. If you are looking for a family law attorney and law firm that are caring, professional, communicative, and truly dedicated to their clients, you will be in excellent hands with them.
Natalie E.
I had, what I believed at the time, a simple divorce case that I initially filed on my own. My now ex husband made the case impossibly drawn out, utterly nonsensical, and frustrating. I hired Laura Darby from Anderson Boback & Marshall to represent me because I was exhausted of going in circles trying to get answers from my ex and his attorney. Laura was supportive, experienced, and very responsive with respect to resolving the matter. She jumped into the case and then consistently stayed on top of it to keep it moving along in the court system. I appreciated her insight and the fact that she listened to my concerns and offered reasonable suggestions on how best to proceed. She also kept the cost of services fair and reasonable for someone without a ton of disposable income. Thanks to Laura's efforts the case has finally wrapped up and I'm grateful to be done with it and free. Overall, a fantastic attorney that knows the legal system and does everything in her power to represent your interests.
Response from the owner:It was an absolute joy bringing your matter to a resolution for you! Thank you so much for your kindness and allowing us to advocate for you!
Parth P.
From the moment I had my initial consultation with one of the attorneys on staff, I could tell that I was in good hands. They took the time to understand not only the logistical details of situation, but also the emotional turmoil of going through a divorce process. Their communication throughout was excellent, they seamlessly performed all the necessary work via email and phone calls, and when a tricky situation came up in the 11th hour they navigated it effectively and presented me with options on how we could proceed. Thank you so much!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Parth for your kind words. Our team is honored to serve you and we are thrilled that you are happy with our representation.
Elizabeth Bailey
I really appreciated Laura’s help on my case. She was professional, empathetic, knowledgeable, and very quick to respond. She made an unfortunate situation much more tolerable with her ability to move my case along quickly and easily. Highly recommend.
Audrey Tabon
I’ve been working with Anderson and Boback since 2019 due to the unfortunate complexities of my case. It’s been exhausting and expensive but having this group of powerful attorneys has been pivotal in the success of my case.
Timothy Host
Attorney Jessica's exceptional assistance and success in securing a proper visitation agreement and reuniting me with my daughter surpassed my expectations. Her prompt correspondence and attention to detail were remarkable, ensuring efficient communication and leaving no aspect of my case overlooked.
Paul Cavill
Laura was my assigned Attorney and she was very professional and did an excellent job. Great advice and did everything as quickly and easily as possible. I couldn't of gone through the unfortunate process I had to and got the outcome I did without her. Highly recommend.
Dan Strickland
Words cannot express the gratitude I have for Jessica Marshall and her team. As a father who was no longer present in the USA, I was facing a monumental task to get access to my daughter in the face of extreme hostility. She made the impossible happen, and I’ll forever be in her debt.
Kelly Olsen
We never go into a marriage thinking I have a great divorce attorney if this doesn’t work out. However, Laura Darby is the attorney you want in your back pocket if you do have to go through a divorce! Laura is extremely knowledgeable, caring, and will advocate for her clients. She will provide realistic, clear, and yet supportive guidance to her clients.
Karen Mae
If you’re looking for a smart, reliable divorce attorney, look no further. I was able to collect many years of back support with the assistance of this office. Jessica Marshall really knows what she is doing and I felt that my outcome was fair. You really do get what you pay for.
Rob Backeberg
My experience with Anderson & Boback was nothing short of professional, efficient and caring. My lawyer, Jessica Marshall, provided a strong sense of guidance, reassurance and a human touch during a very difficult and complicated legal process. Highly recommend Jessica and her team.
Raza K.
Jessica is a dedicated, intelligent and a skillful attorney. Her arguments are skillfully articulated. She helped me in getting my divorce finalized in 2018. She then helped in getting the past due child support from my X-spouse and then recently in getting the maintenance alimony payments settled. I would highly recommend their services.
Joanna Kieplin
Jessica C. Marshall , partner at Anderson & Bobak is one of the best attorneys I had a pleasure to work with! I wish I had found her sooner in my divorce process. I had a post decree military pension issue and it was resolved quickly, efficiently and effectively. I didn’t even have to go to court or interact with my ex- spouse. The billing was also very straightforward and honest. Highly recommended attorney!

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    Anderson Boback & Marshall

    Anderson Boback & Marshall is a Chicago family law firm focused exclusively on divorce, custody, and support matters. We offices in Northbrook and Downtown Chicago, we serve families across Cook, DuPage, Lake, and Will counties from our Chicago Loop and Northbrook offices.

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