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Anderson Boback & Marshall

WHEN EVERYTHING IS ON THE LINE WE ARE DIVORCE LAWYERS SERVING CHICAGO AND COOK COUNTY WITH EXPERIENCE IN EVERY FACET OF ILLINOIS FAMILY LAW. While we focus on family law matters, we are prepared for anything, providing skillful legal representation when situations require business or criminal law matters. If you have a complex case that branches out into other areas of law, we are prepared to represent and support you every step of the way. Fierce Divorce Lawyers with Undivided Passion and Quality of Care Kimberly Anderson, Janice Boback, and Jessica Marshall, Firm partners, are recognized among clients, colleagues and the best divorce lawyers in Chicago for modeling professionalism in family law. Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Anne Chestney Mudd

Anne Chestney Mudd is a mediator and an attorney practicing primarily in Cook, DuPage, and Will Counties in Illinois. The firm practice includes mediation, wills and trusts, charitable gifting techniques, family, real estate, and business (especially non-profit) law.

A. Traub & Associates

A. Traub and Associates provides legal services in the practice areas of family law, mediation, estate planning, estate administration & probate, real estate, and Guardian ad Litems. Our firm prides itself on understanding the differences in our clients’ backgrounds and lived experiences to come up with inclusive and individualistic approaches to solving their legal challenges. We use our attorneys’ impressive experience and education, and our staff’s diverse talents to provide skilled and passionate representation to families. Just as important as our commitment to our clients is our dedication to maintaining an uplifting and positive environment for our employees. Lombard Office: 200 W. 22nd Street, Suite 210 Lombard, IL 60148 Phone: 630-426-0196 Fax: 630-426-0198 Arlington Heights Office: 634 S. Arthur Avenue Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Phone: 847-749-4182 Fax: 847-749-1715

Avery Camerlingo Kill, LLC

The attorneys of Avery Camerlingo Kill, LLC concentrate in the areas of family law and employment law. Based in Chicago's West Loop, the attorneys of Avery Camerlingo Kill, LLC provide experienced legal representation. A law firm of dedicated and skilled lawyers, Avery Camerlingo Kill, LLC will assist you with all aspects of your family law and employment issues. The attorneys of Avery Camerlingo Kill, LLC have established a reputation for aggressive advocacy on behalf of their clients, while promoting an overall goal of working to achieve what is in a client's best interest.

Beermann LLP

For over 60 years, Beermann LLP has provided clients with zealous representation in divorce and other family law matters with excellent results that has allowed the firm to grow into what it is today. Beermann consists of 40-plus top tier lawyers who advocate for clients and families so that they can move on with their lives with dignity, peace of mind and financial security. With a diverse team of attorneys, we have the resources to handle the largest and most complex cases. While always keeping our client’s matters private and always working with the utmost integrity, we frequently handle cases of well-known high net worth individuals and their spouses who are in the business community, sports figures, celebrities, and other professionals. We also represent everyday people from different backgrounds. The constant is how we treat each client: respect, integrity, high-quality client care, and excellent results. We are the firm called when everything is at stake. Whether it’s complex litigation to negotiated settlements, to appeals, our deep bench, talented lawyers, years of experience, reputation in the courts and passionate attorneys are here to serve each of our valued clients.

Beermann LLP

For over 60 years, Beermann LLP has provided clients with zealous representation in divorce and other family law matters with excellent results that has allowed the firm to grow into what it is today. Beermann consists of 40-plus top tier lawyers who advocate for clients and families so that they can move on with their lives with dignity, peace of mind and financial security. With a diverse team of attorneys, we have the resources to handle the largest and most complex cases. While always keeping our client’s matters private and always working with the utmost integrity, we frequently handle cases of well-known high net worth individuals and their spouses who are in the business community, sports figures, celebrities, and other professionals. We also represent everyday people from different backgrounds. The constant is how we treat each client: respect, integrity, high-quality client care, and excellent results. We are the firm called when everything is at stake. Whether it’s complex litigation to negotiated settlements, to appeals, our deep bench, talented lawyers, years of experience, reputation in the courts and passionate attorneys are here to serve each of our valued clients.

Beverly Tarr L.L.B.

Beverly Tarr is the Founder of Certified Divorce Mediation, LLC. She is a highly qualified and experienced divorce mediator based in Chicago who offers a swift, confidential and constructive process to assist you in reaching a settlement. Beverly is recognized as an expert in her field and has been selected as a key note speaker at the World Mediation Summit in Madrid, July 2014, to specifically address the conference on her unique model of two day attorney assisted divorce mediation.

Bush & Heise, Attorneys at Law

Bush & Heise is a team of award winning attorneys located in Barrington that has served clients throughout Cook, Lake and McHenry counties in Illinois for more than 40 years. Our attorneys have dedicated their careers to the practice of family law, estate planning, elder law and probate.

C.E.L. & Associates

Mediation services we provide include Divorce Mediation, Pre-Decree Divorce Mediation, Post-Decree Divorce Mediation, Marital Mediation, Family Mediation, Employment and Employer Mediation, Neighbor and Neighborhood Mediation, Tenant and Landlord Mediation

Center for Counseling and Rational Solutions

Full-service counseling center treating children, teens and adults. HIPAA Compliant teletherapy is available for our Illinois clients.

Connections Counseling & Consulting Services, Inc.

Connections Counseling is a group of licensed health professionals working together with you to help strengthen your connections to resources within yourself, your family and your community. Located in Crystal Lake, IL, Connections Counseling has been serving clients in the Crystal Lake, McHenry, Cary, Woodstock, Lake In The Hills, Algonquin, Spring Grove, Marengo, Union and Fox River Grove since 1995.

Conniff Law Offices

An Oak Park law firm specializing in collaborative divorce, litigation, negotiated settlements, and mediation. Conniff Law is a full service family law firm that provides its clients with skilled and caring representation.

Core Psychotherapy Center

Anna Mazek-Vann, LCPC, CDVP, NCC is bilingual ( English/Polish) therapist who provides individual, couples and family therapy to children, teens and adults from diverse backgrounds. She is culturally sensitive LGBTQ+ therapist. She has extensive training and experience working with complex trauma, sexual abuse, domestic violence, childhood trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, grief and loss, substance abuse mood disorders, and anxiety. She approaches therapy through client centered theoretical approach from a biopsychosocial prospective. She creates an empathetic, supportive environment, focusing on the strengths and internal resources of the client, establishing common goals, thus empowering the client to make lasting changes. Anna is an EMDR trained therapist. She also has training in Divorce Mediation, Crisis Intervention Management and Human Trafficking. She is also certified as National Adoption Specialist. Phone: (847) 240-5080 Ext. 17

Creative Resolution

Creative Resolution has a unique approach to helping divorcing spouses reach agreement on the issues of importance in divorce: parenting and the division of property. We are neutral professionals who foster a cooperative self-determined resolution. Creative Resolution is a multidisciplinary affiliation of legal, financial and psychological professionals trained in divorce mediation and collaborative law who have attained significant expertise in our respective disciplines as well as in the arts of mediation and collaboration. We can work individually or as a team. Our clients can readily access our experts or use their own trusted advisors. On average, both mediation and collaborative law are significantly less expensive than litigation and faster and less devastating from an emotional standpoint. Park Ridge Location: 1480 Renaissance Dr. Suite 212 Park Ridge, IL 60068 (847) 699-3399 Elgin Location: 1595 Weld Rd. Suite 5 Elgin, IL 60123 (847) 699-3399 Hinsdale Location: 15 Salt Creek Ln. #122 Hinsdale, IL 60515 (630) 240-3501

Di Giacomo & Somers, L.L.C.

We know how painful divorce is. At the law offices of Di Giacomo & Somers, L.L.C., we can guide you through the legal and emotional process associated with divorce. Our seasoned attorneys, Carol Di Giacomo and Kathryn Somers, have more than 60 years of combined legal experience, and bring sensitivity and understanding to your legal problems.

Divorce Financial Experts

I am a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Mediator. My goal is to help people who are contemplating a divorce, going through a divorce, or dealing with post-decree issues obtain peace of mind by providing knowledgeable information on the financial and tax issues that are specific to divorce.

Dr. Gail Petrich

As a therapist, Gail works with families and couples to find wise solutions for their work and relationship difficulties. In mediation, she helps families and couples reach financial and parenting agreements that their own lawyers will approve and enter in Court. In Collaborative Divorce, she acts as attorney, coach, child specialist, parent coordinator, or communication specialist. With offices in Cook and DuPage Counties, Dr. Petrich is trained in child-custody evaluations, high-conflict personalities, and crisis management. She has worked in family law over ten years and in couple and individual therapy over ten years.

Grunyk Family Law

Illinois Child Support Services

All of Illinois' children deserve financial and emotional support from both parents. All child support services are free of charge.

Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education

Career-long education is an absolute must for lawyers who want to serve their clients well. IICLE offers Illinois lawyers effective practice guidance in a variety of formats, and we are always looking for ways to improve our offerings. Check out all the practice tools available on our Web site.

Illinois State Bar Association

Founded in 1877, the Illinois State Bar Association is the premier legal association in the state. As a voluntary organization of more than 30,000 members, the Association's primary focus is to assist Illinois lawyers in the practice of law and to promote improvements in the administration of justice.

Jeffery M Leving

We thank you for your interest in the Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd., and welcome you to learn more about the passion we have for our work and the strength of our practice areas. Built upon our passion for the health and welfare of the family and for producing highly effective legal representation for fathers, the Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd., is a nationally-recognized family law and fathers’ rights advocacy firm with three core areas of client service: family law, divorce and child custody. To protect our clients’ privacy and confidentiality, we refrain from offering legal guidance via the Internet or email. You are welcome to contact our offices by email to request general information (office hours, consultations, etc.).

Keffer Financial Planning

Keffer Financial Planning's mission is to provide hourly, as-needed, independent financial planning and financial services to families and individuals in Chicago, Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Naperville, Oak Brook, Hinsdale and nearby communities in Illinois. Your retirement, college, 401k and investment planning will be handled by a Certified Financial Planner™ with no products to sell and no account minimums. We are a fee-only CFP®, compensated solely by clients. Our cost-conscious, objective approach helps you act confidently.

Law Firm of Wendy R Morgan

Whether you're contemplating a divorce, dealing with adoption or paternity, concerned about preserving assets and/or net income, or facing any other financial or family law issues, our firm has been serving Illinois clients since 1981 with just the right combination of compassion and strength. Our lawyers practice family law through choice, not chance. We're dedicated to ensuring your rights are protected, whether in negotiations or in litigation.

Law Office of Kathryn R. Engel

Kathryn Engel, J.D. is a dynamic/strategic attorney with a Masters in Business Administration and 18+ years of diverse legal and business experience. Kathryn's practice concentration is Collaborative Divorce. Her background includes a multitude of related, complementary disciplines: mediation; collaborative negotiation; conflict resolution; structuring successful solutions for families and organizations; providing human resource guidance, compliance and employment related services. Hinsdale Office: 15 Salt Creek Lake, Suite 122 Hinsdale, IL 60521 Park Ridge Office: 480 Renaissance Drive, Suite 212 Park Ridge, IL 60123

Law Office of Olivia St. Clair Long

The Law Office of Olivia St. Clair Long, located in Chicago, is equipped to provide support for people seeking to divorce, especially when dealing with cases of narcissistic abuse, domestic violence, or other trauma. We can help with custody arrangements and child support decrees. With an office in the Loop in downtown Chicago, we are available to serve clients throughout Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Olivia is licensed to practice law in both Illinois and California.

Law Office of Russell D. Knight

When your family has issues that may lead to litigation, deep-seated emotions can boil over long before you reach a courtroom. Your lawyer can either add to the stress or reduce that existing level of stress. At The Law Office of Russell D. Knight, we provide a personal level of service that will help put you back in control. We will discuss all of your legal options and give you an honest assessment of your case. Contact our office today for a 100% free consultation to find out how we can best help you. Illinois Office: Website 1 North State Street, #1500 Chicago, IL 60602 (773) 334-6311 Florida Office: Website 3375 Pine Ridge Road, #201 Naples, FL 34109 (239) 202-0455

Law Offices of Alexandra M. Goddard

Free consultation with a Cook County divorce lawyer. The Barrignton family law firm of attorney Alexandra M. Goddard provides the people of the northwest Chicago metro area with skilled legal services in regard to family law, estate planning, and real estate.

Law Offices Of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd

With the sheer number of family law attorneys and law firms in the Chicago area and nationwide, it can be very difficult to find the right attorney who will provide you with high-caliber service, reliable legal counsel and zealous representation. At The Law Offices of Jeffery M. Leving, Ltd., we have assembled the best family law litigators recruited from across the country. Our lawyers are what sets us apart. Our legal team is handpicked for excellence in legal advocacy and deeply held commitment to the health and welfare of our clients and their children. As a law firm, we are built from the ground up for the specific purpose of successfully handling the challenging cases for which some firms lack the will or resources. We regularly engage in complex, high-stakes and high-conflict matters in Cook County and across Illinois, and on behalf of clients throughout the United States. Attorneys of our firm have litigated in state and federal courts of Illinois, and before the Illinois Supreme Court, the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Levin & Brend PC

Among a select few Chicago law firms with expertise in business valuation and forensic accounting, Levin & Brend offer a broad spectrum of legal and financial services related to matrimonial law. Our attorneys handle cases associated with all aspects of family law – divorce, spousal support, tax aspects, alimony, child support, child custody and visitation. When complicated custody and visitation issues arise in a contested divorce, the court regularly appoints our attorneys as the child's representative. With more than 80 years of combined experience, our attorneys and professional staff blend skills in matrimonial law, business valuations, forensic accounting and tax law. Our attorneys, who are also accountants, are prepared to address both the legalities of dissolving a marriage and the economic ramifications a couple faces, when their finances are complex.

Manassa Hartman, P.C.

The lawyers at Manassa Hartman, P.C. are dedicated to helping individuals and families throughout Illinois. We predominantly service Cook, Lake, and McHenry County.

MCLE - Illinois

In September 2005, the Illinois Supreme Court established minimum continuing legal education ("MCLE") requirements for Illinois attorneys. The Court, as part of that undertaking, created the MCLE Board to operate as an arm of the Court and administer the MCLE program.

Mediation Council of Illinois

Mediation Council of Chicago Illinois is a professional organization designed to help the public find peaceful resolutions of disputes. Established in 1982, our council of professionals has the experience needed to help your family through tough times.

M.S. Powers & Associates

Having counseled individuals and families for over 30 years, Margaret S. Powers knows what helps people get their lives on track and what does not. Her practice focuses on effective short-term therapy. Not just talk, but practical action steps toward achieving your goals.

R Financial Recap

As Certified Divorce Financial Analysts (CDFAs), R Financial Recap's team can help you make informed financial decisions before you reach your settlement. In our pre-divorce financial planning process, we'll analyze your current situation and propose settlement alternatives.

Rose Ann Montgomery Attorney At Law

An experienced bilingual attorney and mediator practicing in Cook, DuPage, Will and Kane counties, specializing in Family Law, Collaborative Divorce, Mediation, Traffic/DUIs, Real Estate and Other Legal Services

Sasha von Varga, LCSW

I provide a relationship-based therapeutic process in which children, teens, and adults can develop their strengths and apply new strategies to manage the circumstances that bring them frustration, conflict, pain, and impede their sense of accomplishment and progress in daily life. I work from a psychodynamic framework and also maintain that our thoughts generate most of our negative emotional experiences, and that cognitive-behavioral strategies are useful in changing the quality of our experience. A mindful approach to healthy emotional balance is also an aspect of my perspective.

Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP

Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP is the family law firm that works with clients to solve problems and seeks to achieve the best possible results. We are the largest law firm in the country focusing exclusively on family law, and internationally recognized as a model for firms practicing in that field. Chicago Office: 200 North LaSalle Street 30th Floor Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 641-5560 Lake Forest Office: 225 East Deerpath Road Suite 270 Lake Forest, IL 60045 (847) 615-8300 Wheaton Office: 310 South County Farm Rd Suite 300 Wheaton, IL 60187 (630) 665-5800

Shaw Law Ltd.

At Shaw Law Ltd., our attorneys offer dependable and efficient client service on a wide variety of legal problems in an atmosphere of open and candid communication. We know from experience that a successful attorney-client relationship depends on our ability to understand your needs and objectives, and on your access to information and advice when you need it.

Sullivan Taylor, Gumina & Palmer, P.C.

At the Naperville law firm of Sullivan Taylor and Gumina, P.C., our team of experienced divorce attorneys is dedicated to helping families throughout northern Illinois, including Cook County, DuPage County, Kane County, Will County, and Kendall County with all matters surrounding family law and divorce. Whether you are currently going through a divorce or just need legal advice about the divorce planning process and how decisions will be made regarding spousal support, parental responsibilities (child custody), and property division, our attorneys can provide you with the legal assistance you need. The firm handles litigation, mediation, arbitration, and collaborative law matters.

The Chicago Bar Association

Founded in 1874, The Chicago Bar Association is one of the oldest and most active metropolitan bar associations in the United States. The Association's voluntary membership of 22,000 consists largely of lawyers and judges from Cook County and the State of Illinois. However, we do have a growing out-of-state membership of lawyers who want to take advantage of the Association's many membership services and benefits.

The Law Firm of Erin N Birt PC

Our firm opened in 2010 to provide clients with private family law options. Our attorney and certified alcohol and drug counselor, Erin Birt, provides unique services to help families address the severe stress of separation and divorce. The firm is available for in-person and Zoom appointments for family & divorce mediation, interstate mediation, parenting coordination, collaborative divorce, uncontested divorce, separations due to substance abuse issues, and legal consulting.

The Law Firm of Erin N Birt PC

Our firm opened in 2010 to provide clients with private family law options. Our attorney and certified alcohol and drug counselor, Erin Birt, provides unique services to help families address the severe stress of separation and divorce. The firm is available for in-person and Zoom appointments for family & divorce mediation, interstate mediation, parenting coordination, collaborative divorce, uncontested divorce, separations due to substance abuse issues, and legal consulting.

The Law Offices of Karen A. Covy, PC

Karen Covy is a divorce advisor, attorney, consultant, and coach who is committed to helping couples resolve their disputes as amicably and efficiently as possible. She is the author of When Happily Ever After Ends: How to Survive Your Divorce Emotionally, Financially, and Legally . She is also the creator of the Divorce Road Map 2.0 online program and the Decision Day Retreat . Karen has been featured on the Channel 7 News, WCIU You and Me This Morning, WGN Radio, MarketWatch, and on numerous other websites, radio shows and podcasts. You can find her articles on The Huffington Post, Divorced Moms, GUYVORCE, Divorce Force, The Goodmen Project, Mammamia, and Your Tango, as well as her own website at https://karencovy.com . Chicago Office 30 N. LaSalle, Suite 3100 Chicago, IL 60602 Naperville Office 1801-D Mill Rd. Naperville, IL 60540

The Law Offices of Karen A. Covy, PC

Karen Covy is a divorce advisor, attorney, consultant, and coach who is committed to helping couples resolve their disputes as amicably and efficiently as possible. She is the author of When Happily Ever After Ends: How to Survive Your Divorce Emotionally, Financially, and Legally . She is also the creator of the Divorce Road Map 2.0 online program and the Decision Day Retreat . Karen has been featured on the Channel 7 News, WCIU You and Me This Morning, WGN Radio, MarketWatch, and on numerous other websites, radio shows and podcasts. You can find her articles on The Huffington Post, Divorced Moms, GUYVORCE, Divorce Force, The Goodmen Project, Mammamia, and Your Tango, as well as her own website at https://karencovy.com . Chicago Office 30 N. LaSalle, Suite 3100 Chicago, IL 60602 Naperville Office 1801-D Mill Rd. Naperville, IL 60540

The Law Offices of Karen A. Covy, PC

Karen Covy is a divorce advisor, attorney, consultant, and coach who is committed to helping couples resolve their disputes as amicably and efficiently as possible. She is the author of When Happily Ever After Ends: How to Survive Your Divorce Emotionally, Financially, and Legally . She is also the creator of the Divorce Road Map 2.0 online program and the Decision Day Retreat . Karen has been featured on the Channel 7 News, WCIU You and Me This Morning, WGN Radio, MarketWatch, and on numerous other websites, radio shows and podcasts. You can find her articles on The Huffington Post, Divorced Moms, GUYVORCE, Divorce Force, The Goodmen Project, Mammamia, and Your Tango, as well as her own website at https://karencovy.com . Chicago Office 30 N. LaSalle, Suite 3100 Chicago, IL 60602 Naperville Office 1801-D Mill Rd. Naperville, IL 60540

The Law Offices of Karen A. Covy, PC

Karen Covy is a divorce advisor, attorney, consultant, and coach who is committed to helping couples resolve their disputes as amicably and efficiently as possible. She is the author of When Happily Ever After Ends: How to Survive Your Divorce Emotionally, Financially, and Legally . She is also the creator of the Divorce Road Map 2.0 online program and the Decision Day Retreat . Karen has been featured on the Channel 7 News, WCIU You and Me This Morning, WGN Radio, MarketWatch, and on numerous other websites, radio shows and podcasts. You can find her articles on The Huffington Post, Divorced Moms, GUYVORCE, Divorce Force, The Goodmen Project, Mammamia, and Your Tango, as well as her own website at https://karencovy.com . Chicago Office 30 N. LaSalle, Suite 3100 Chicago, IL 60602 Naperville Office 1801-D Mill Rd. Naperville, IL 60540

Thomas W. Hunter, P.C.

For experienced, knowledgeable and highly personalized representation in divorce or another family law matter, contact Thomas W. Hunter, P.C. in Barrington, Illinois. Our practice has been focused exclusively on Illinois family law since 1974. We emphasize close communication with our clients to find solutions that meet each client's individualized goals and priorities.

Trinity Family Law

At Trinity Family Law, a Dupage County Divorce Law Firm, we are dedicated to helping people resolve legal issues in a non-adversarial way. Our divorce clients hire us to resolve their issues using the collaborative process, or if appropriate, an uncontested or cooperative process. Collaborative Divorce (also referred to as Collaborative Practice) is an innovative, rational approach to divorce in a process that too often overlooks the fact that real people and real families are involved.

Wiejaczka Law

With more than 40 years experience, the attorneys of Wiejaczka Law provide respectful, honest representation in the areas of family law, criminal law, and real estate law. Wiejaczka Law is a pioneer in the cutting-edge alternative dispute resolution process of Collaborative Practice.

Zouzias & Zouzias, Inc

Our principals have over 40 years experience as financial advisors and forensic accountants, helping individuals, businesses and attorneys on their accounting, tax and litigation matters. Our principals have been hired by Fortune 500 companies to help them identify losses, disclose business value and safeguard their assets. In fact, we are so well-respected that we were hired by our state's CPA Society to teach our peers how to interview suspects and how to detect possible fraud. Further, our litigation principal has been hired by several governmental bodies to audit units of the government and identify any misconduct or mismanagement of funds. We unlock the mystery behind the numbers, and that is invaluable to our clients.