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Who are Good Candidates for Family Law Mediation?

Who are Good Candidates for Family Law Mediation?

by admin | Jan 27, 2025 | Conflict Resolution, Family Law, Insights

When looking for an alternative to traditional divorce litigation, mediation is an attractive option for couples because it tends to be more cost effective and gives families the best opportunity to move forward in a positive manner post-divorce. Using a...
Fall is the New January! 5 Ways to Launch into Fall

Fall is the New January! 5 Ways to Launch into Fall

by admin | Sep 30, 2024 | Entrepreneurship & Leadership, Insights

Hello Fall! I know it’s still a bit warm, but I’m ready. Bring on the changing colors, football, pumpkin spice lattes, Thanksgiving, and cozy-sweater season – I’m smitten. When this time of year rolls around, it feels like a fresh start without the flurry and...
At the Beginning: What I Wish every Client knew about  Divorce

At the Beginning: What I Wish every Client knew about Divorce

by admin | Mar 13, 2024 | Conscientious Counsel, Family Law, Insights

Divorce is tough.  No way around it.  Even the most amicable of cases are filled with emotion and hardship.  The reason is actually quite simple and obvious: No one enters a marriage thinking that it will end in divorce.  As a divorce lawyer and mediator, I deal with...
How to Make the Most of an Initial Consultation

How to Make the Most of an Initial Consultation

by admin | Nov 27, 2023 | Entrepreneurship & Leadership, Insights

It is not lost on me that consulting with a divorce lawyercan be one of the most intimidating and nerve-wracking aspects of the entire divorce process. While someone may have contemplated divorce for a period of time, taking that step to actually meet with a lawyer,...
What I have Learned from My First Three Years in Business

What I have Learned from My First Three Years in Business

by admin | Jul 17, 2023 | Entrepreneurship & Leadership, Insights

It was 5:30 a.m. and I googled “How to combine two documents in a PDF.” Talk about living the dream. There was a lot of googling back in those very early days: How to redact in Adobe, how to add Bates Labels, how to print an envelope in Word, how to do certified...
Are Retained Earnings of Sub-S Corps Fair Game for Child Support?

Are Retained Earnings of Sub-S Corps Fair Game for Child Support?

by admin | Nov 8, 2022 | Family Law, Insights

The issue of whether a certain type of business profit should be considered personal income for support purposes has always been a difficult one. A recent Illinois Appellate Court decision may have clarified the issue. Since a sub-S corporation is a pass-through...
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