Posts Categorized: Divorce and Mediation

There are a lot of ways to get divorced. Although there is no “right” way to get divorced, there are ways to complete the process that may be less stressful, less expensive, and result in better harmony between the former partners than others. One of these methods, for example, is mediation. If you are familiar with mediation as a form of alternative dispute resolution, you know that it involves working with a trained mediator to come to a mutually-satisfying settlement with the other party....   Read more ...  

If you are thinking of mediating during your divorce, I often recommend it — but that was the topic of a previous post. During this article, I will explain what mediation is in the context of divorce disputes. I will also provide some procedural details from Lake County and Cook County, IL. This is general information, not legal advice. You would need to look at the specifics of your situation to know how to proceed in any legal matter. What Is Mediation? There is an Illinois Supreme Court rul...   Read more ...