North Shore Law Divorce and Family Mediator Marjorie Jacobs recommends this interesting article about how to have a healthy divorce. As the article...
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Changes to Child Support Calculation of New Income Shares Method Effective July 1, 2017
North Shore Law family law attorney, Susan Lampert, warns that there are changes ahead in Illinois law relating to child support. To get up to speed...
A Mediator’s Perspective from NSL’s Ellen Barron Feldman
ATTORNEY MEDIATOR PERSPECTIVE ON MEDIATION PROCESS By Ellen Barron Feldman, Attorney and Divorce Mediator When potential clients telephone me for...
The Role of the Attorney in the Mediation Process by Ellen Barron Feldman
What is Divorce Mediation?
Divorce mediation is a process in which a mediator facilitates communication and negotiation between the parties to assist them in reaching voluntary agreements (Uniform Mediation Act). A mediator’s role is to be neutral and impartial, the process is confidential and the mediator works with the couple to facilitate resolution of the issues. We discuss all of the issues that need to be resolved to get divorced in the State of Illinois.
North Shore Law member Ellen Barron Feldman featured in Wilmette Life
North Shore Law member Ellen Barron Feldman was featured in Wilmette Life. The article, "Mediation is cost effective alternative to divorce litigation", discusses merits of the mediation process as an alternative to the courtroom.
The Advantages of Co-Mediation for the Divorce Process by Ellen Barron Feldman
Gain control of your divorce with co-mediation.
A typical divorce scenario: A family with two young children with a stay-at-home mom. Mom thinks Dad won’t be able to take care of the kids properly. Dad thinks he will lose his connection to his kids because he will only see them every other weekend and a couple of evenings. He won’t be tucking the kids into bed. He won’t be part of their lives. The ensuing negotiation is emotional and traumatic for both of the parents and the children.