Practice Areas

At Christina White Legal LLC, we understand that legal matters involving your family are deeply personal and often emotionally challenging. Whether you’re facing a divorce, navigating a custody dispute, or addressing financial concerns like support or property division, we are here to guide you with compassion, clarity, and unwavering dedication.

Our firm focuses exclusively on family law, allowing us to offer knowledgeable and tailored legal support across a wide range of family-related issues. Explore our practice areas below to learn how we can help you protect what matters most and move forward with confidence.

Divorce in Illinois

Divorce is more than a legal process—it’s a life transition. At Christina White Legal, we’re here to help you navigate it with clarity and compassion. Whether you’re facing tough decisions about children, finances, or property, we guide you every step of the way.

Illinois is a no-fault divorce state, which means you don’t need to prove wrongdoing to move forward. But that doesn’t mean the process is simple. From parenting time and child support to dividing assets and handling spousal maintenance, we’re here to protect what matters most to you.

You don’t have to go through this alone. With experienced legal support from Christina and personal guidance from Martin, our Divorce Coach, we help you move forward with confidence and care.

Parentage in Illinois

Establishing or challenging parentage can be an emotional and complex process. With years of family law experience, Christina White helps parents and caregivers navigate parentage cases with clarity and compassion—whether through voluntary acknowledgment, DNA testing, or court proceedings. We focus on protecting your rights and your child’s future, guiding you every step of the way.

Minor Guardianships & Adoptions

Guiding You Through Life-Changing Moments

At Christina White Legal, we support families navigating the legal steps of guardianship and adoption in Illinois. Whether you’re stepping in to care for a child in need or expanding your family through adoption, we’re here with compassion and clarity.

We help establish legal guardianships so children are protected and caregivers have the authority they need. We also guide families through the adoption process—making sure everything is handled with care, from start to finalization.

Every family’s journey is unique. We take the time to listen and support you every step of the way.

Divorce Coaching

Divorce is emotional, overwhelming, and can often  feel isolating—but you don’t have to go through it alone. Our Divorce Coaching services offer practical guidance and steady support as you navigate the process. Led by Martin Kendall, a Certified Divorce Coach®, we help you stay focused, confident, and prepared—so you can make clear decisions for your future.

Mediation

Not every family dispute needs to end in court. Mediation offers a collaborative way to resolve issues like parenting time, support, or property division—while keeping control in your hands, not a judge’s. At Christina White Legal, we guide families through the mediation process with empathy, legal insight, and a commitment to peaceful solutions. Whether you’re navigating divorce or a post-decree conflict, we’re here to help you find common ground.

Orders of Protection

If you’re feeling unsafe due to abuse, threats, or harassment, you don’t have to face it alone. We help individuals seek Orders of Protection to safeguard themselves and their loved ones. With care and discretion, we guide you through the legal process to help you feel secure and supported.

Post-Decree Modifications

Life changes. Court orders can too.

If your circumstances have changed since your divorce or parentage case—whether financially or in how you share parenting time—you may be able to update your court order. We help clients modify child support, maintenance, parenting time agreements and with relocations when life no longer fits the original plan.

At Christina White Legal, we bring both legal experience and personal understanding to every case, supporting you through the next chapter with clarity and care.

Prenuptial Agreements

A prenuptial agreement isn’t about expecting the worst—it’s about planning with care and honesty. At Christina White Legal, we help engaged people in Illinois create clear, respectful agreements that protect their financial future while supporting their relationship. Whether you’re entering marriage with assets, a business, or children from a previous relationship, we’ll guide you through the process with compassion and clarity.