An Appellate court case demonstrated the legal mess and expensive post-divorce litigation that can occur when a non-attorney serves as a divorce mediator.
Expensive Mistakes When Divorcing To Avoid
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Tips for Your First Meeting with Your Family Law Attorney
Many people feel that they have taken the first step towards a new life when they schedule their first meeting with their family law attorney. It can be a nerve-wracking experience and someone may feel nervous at the onset of a divorce or custody case. Television...
Mediation in Family Law Cases
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution. In a typical mediation setting, the parties meet with a mediator who attempts to assist the parties in resolving their conflict. In a contested family law case, there may be many issues to resolve. For example,...
Why Divorce Lawyers Charge Hourly
Prospective clients frequently want to know how much their divorce will cost. One of main components of the cost of the divorce is legal fees. Although I am unaware of any published statistics, most Chicago family lawyers charge hourly for their legal services. There...
Mediation And Divorce: What You Need To Know
People should be commended for wanting to divorce amicably, if possible. That said, mediation can be detrimental to some. Mediation can be particularly risky if you do not have an attorney advising you. (1) A mediator does not represent you so he or she is not looking...