Does the entire case need to be mediated?
Yes. In mediation, it is possible to mediate specific issues while other issues are left for a judge…
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Yes. In mediation, it is possible to mediate specific issues while other issues are left for a judge…
Need advice as someone starting their divorce? As Madilyn Keating Ellsworth states, first you must…
Decision-making authority covers significant decisions in a child’s life, such as healthcare,…
Mediation is probably the least expensive form of alternative dispute resolution, on the high side…
Yes, joint decision-making authority is possible in cases where there is a lot of conflict between…
Mediation can typically be completed in a couple of weeks or a month. The length of the mediation…
Using mediation is Illinois is generally faster and cheaper than litigation. Mediation can typically…
It could be a problem if it isn’t. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon to have cases where years…
In determining the allocation of parental responsibilities, the judge will examine a series of…
It’s not absolute, but there is a provision within our statute that does allow it. If a court finds…
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