Collaborative Law

Divorce can cause rifts in families that can take years to heal. That's why many couples decide on a different approach using collaborative law processes to resolve their differences. Will I get a fair deal? Collaborative law allows couples to privately address...

There's an old joke that gets turned around and recycled every now and then, and it goes something like this: A pilot is flying a private jet over the Atlantic, when the plane suddenly loses power. The plane has only 4 parachutes and 5 passengers, including the pilot....

It is easy to confuse Collaborative Law with standard mediation if you do not know the key differences. While they both can be excellent methods of resolving conflicts in a divorce and avoiding costly litigation, they are each more appropriate for respective specific...

Unfortunately, many people in Illinois have come to mistakenly believe that the collaborative law process is just another fad. Perhaps they think it is merely a trendy way for trendy people to handle their family law problems. The truth is much different.While it is...

It is true that many marriages fail due to massive amounts of conflict between partners. Others fail simply because a couple has drifted apart due to differing belief systems or life goals. Whatever the reason, some couples are prime candidates for a collaborative...

We have all heard those frightening stories about the horrible things that can be said and done during a divorce. From back-stabbing and name-calling to all-out wars that seem to go on forever, it can make even the hardiest people run for cover. In an effort to...

When couples begin to think about getting a divorce, they often conjure images of bitter courtroom battles or constant disputes that last for months. These images are so frightening that some Illinois couples continue to put off the inevitability of divorce, sometimes...