Illinois Family and Divorce Lawyers

Family and Divorce Law

12413 S Harlem Ave suite 1sw, Palos Heights, IL 60463, USA

I am a solo practitioner focusing on family law, probate, estate planning and residential real estate. I strive to help my clients navigate their way through difficult and trying situations and produce the best possible outcome.

Family and Divorce Law

118 Barrington Commons Court, Suite 217, Barrington, IL 60010

Amy H. McAuley brings a unique combination of skills and experience to her practice dedicated entirely to family law. This includes over ten years of litigation experience in the areas of Child and Family Law and in both public and private sectors, as well as ten years experience in the mental health and social service fields. Amy’s interest in the issues of children and families began after earning her degree in Psychology from Northern Illinois University in 1989. Amy attended Loyola University Law School and graduated in 1999. Amy has spent the last seven years exclusively practicing Family Law. Amy continues to be inspired by making an important difference in the lives of her clients through zealous representation, compassionate counsel, and superior litigation skills. She continues to work to defend children and find solutions for families through her work as a Court Approved Child Representative/Guardian Ad Litem for Cook County and Lake County. Amy is also committed to social justice issues and provides pro bono legal representation for disadvantaged parents through organizations such as The Family Defense Center. She is an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association, the Lake County Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association.

Family and Divorce Law

2801 Lakeside Dr #211, Deerfield, IL 60015, USA

Ann Leone is a Chicago native who specializes in representing business owners, professionals, and their spouses in complex, divorce and family law related matters. Ann’s diverse background and membership with the American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators has allowed her practice in family law to specialize in high-stakes litigation involving closely held business interests, highly-disputed parenting issues, involving serious mental health concerns, and complex support disputes, requiring analysis and understanding various compensation packages. Ann is widely recognized by Judges and the legal community for her creative problem solving and zealous advocacy which enable her to advance her clients’ interests, even in the most challenging cases. She has extensive experience both in the courtroom and as a skilled negotiator in alternative dispute settings, as a certified mediator, which affords her the unique ability to tailor her approach to meet her client’s individual priorities and specific circumstances. Ann is a Chicago native who comes from a Hispanic family and is fluent in French, Spanish, and English. In addition to her multicultural background, she has worked in various government agencies, including the Department of Children and Family Services and The Cook County Office of the Public Guardian. With her background in Psychology and keen understanding governmental interventions in the context of families in crisis, Ann is uniquely able to provide her clients with a long-term perspective regarding the impact of their present decisions on the future of their family. Her direct and transparent communication style enables her clients to feel supported, heard, and empowered to make decisions regarding the future of their familial relations and financial well-being. Ann graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and Psychology. She received her Juris Doctorate from University of Illinois – Chicago, formerly known as The John Marshall Law School. Ann has been recognized as an Emerging Lawyer by Leading Lawyers and has lectured before the Lake County Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association on divorce issues. Ann’s passion for community outreach and serving families in crisis is furthered by her volunteer legal services for the Department of Children and Family Services, SGA, and Greenlight Family Services.

Family and Divorce Law

150 N Michigan Ave #3600, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

Arin has been practicing exclusively in all areas of family and matrimonial law, including dispute resolution and litigation for over fifteen years. She understands that during this especially difficult time, her clients need both compassion and strength. Arin ensures her clients have a hand in their own destiny in regard to their case while also helping them to develop realistic and attainable expectations. She understands that each client has unique needs and priorities which must be listened to in determining the best strategy and approach for their situation. She counsels clients on a wide range of divorce-related issues including parenting disputes, maintenance and support, analysis of complex financial matters, and the disposition of marital and non-marital assets. Arin enjoys working with clients directly to assist them in making the decisions which are best for both them and their families to ensure that their transition through this difficult time is as smooth as possible.

Family and Divorce Law

3601 W Algonquin Rd, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008, USA

Brandon M. Djonlich is a licensed Illinois attorney and also a Certified Public Accountant, he focuses his law practice on divorce, child custody (significant decisions and parenting time), child support matters, personal injury, medical negligence, car accidents and wrongful death claims. Furthermore Mr. Djonlich has helped numerous clients find their way through the legal system, using his commitment to excellence and knowledge of the law to help achieve the best result possible for the clients.

Family and Divorce Law

4 E Terra Cotta Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014, USA

Carl practices family law, adoption, parentage, probate and general civil litigation in McHenry County, Illinois. He has been licensed for 25 years in Illinois and Wisconsin. Carl was a three-time chair of the American Bar Association adoption committee, served as president of the McHenry County Bar Association, and was honored as 2000-2001 Illinois Young Lawyer of the Year. His published legal writings can be found in books, book chapters and legal magazines. Carl wrote the book Illinois Parentage Law and served as president of the McHenry County Bar Association. Mr. Carl also served as an article editor for the ABA's Family Advocate magazine, as an update editor for LexisNexis, and as a speaker for the Illinois State Bar Association, MCBA, ABA and other organizations. In 2015, Mr. Carl contributed chapters on adoption and parentage to Illinois Family Law, published by LexisNexis, and his updated chapters are expected to be published in late 2020. Carl received his law degree from the University of Wisconsin at Madison in 1994. His undergraduate degree was conferred by University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Carl’s trial experience includes divorce, child custody and child support, adoption, juvenile court, small claims, probate and guardianship, business disputes and arbitration. He is a certified guardian ad litem in Illinois and Wisconsin courts, and is a certified family law mediator. Carl has also successfully prosecuted and defended appeals. Carl is president of the Woodstock Community Unit School District 200 board of education, and has served on the D200 board since 2013.

Family and Divorce Law

2215 York Rd, Suite 205, Oak Brook, IL 60523

A graduate of the University of Illinois (B.S. Accounting, with Honorsâ?? in 1988), David worked as a public auditor for the international accounting and consulting firm of Deloitte & Touche for three years before beginning law school. David obtained his Law Degree from DePaul University College of Law in 1993, and was admitted to the Illinois State Bar that same year. Upon graduation, David worked at Schiller, DuCanto & Fleck as an associate and then a partner focusing solely on matrimonial law, through 2006 when he founded the Law Office of David A. King, P.C. During his more than twenty-five years of practicing exclusively in the area of matrimonial law, David recognizes that each case is unique and that each client deserves to face this difficult time with a sense of integrity, supported by individualized attention and advice provided by a knowledgeable and dedicated attorney. www.davidkinglaw.com

Family and Divorce Law

218 W. Madison St., Ottawa, IL 61350

Eric L. Miskell founded The Miskell Law Center, LLC in 1997. Mr. Miskell has been licensed to practice law since 1993. Eric is a graduate of Creighton University School of Law and has been licensed in the States of Illinois, Iowa and Nebraska. He has also been licensed to practice in the United States Federal Court in the Northern District of Iowa. Eric has four children: Erin Miskell ,who attends Augustana College, is studying to be a Doctor of Occupational Therapy, Hannah Miskell, who attends Western Illinois University, is a Criminal Justice Major looking to become an Airforce Special Forces officer, Nathan and Lindsay who attend Marquette Academy. His lovely wife, Jessica Miskell, APN is the operator of Miskell Medical, LLC also located at the Miskell Professional Center. Since it's inception, the Miskell Law Center, LLC has been recognized as the premiere source for legal services. In 2018, Eric Miskell was given an award as one of the TOP 10 family lawyers in Illinois. Expanding on that success, in 2019, the Miskell Law Center, LLC was voted as the best Family Law firm in North Centeral Illinois. Mr. Miskell resides in the countryside of his hometown of Ottawa, Illinois. He prides himself as a committed and active member of the community. The Miskell Law Center, LLC handles cases in the area of Criminal, Family / Domestic, Estate Planning, Real-Estate and General Litigation Law. Eric is/has been a member of: the North Ottawa Business Advisory Committee for the City of Ottawa, City of Ottawa Parks and Recreation Board, Ottawa Girls Fastpitch Association, Deer-park Country Club, Knights of Columbus, Marquette Go Club, Ottawa Lions Club, Starved Rock Yacht Club, Wide Waters Yacht Club and the Charter Member of the Ottawa Port Authority.

Family and Divorce Law

1707 E State St, Rockford, IL 61104, USA

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Family and Divorce Law

1990 E Algonquin Road, Suite 100, Schaumburg, IL 60173

Fedor Kozlov is our founding partner and chief litigator at The Law Office of Fedor Kozlov, P.C. With over ten years of legal experience practicing as an Illinois attorney, Fedor concentrates in the fields of matrimonial and family law, such as: contested and uncontested divorces, maintenance, property division, identifying and valuing businesses assets, child support, domestic violence, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Fedor Kozlov graduated Magna Cum Laude from Michigan State University, School of Law. He is licensed to practice law in Illinois, Northern District of Illinois, and Eastern District of Michigan. Before founding the law firm, Mr. Kozlov worked at several different Chicago law firms. He received his externship experience at Cook County Office of Public Defender. Before becoming an attorney Mr. Kozlov developed excellent negotiation skills by volunteering at different non-profit organizations. Fedor Kozlov had also worked as an advocate for women victims of domestic violence at Eve, Inc., Lansing, Michigan. Fedor Kozlov is a member of the Chicago Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, and the International Bar Association. In the years 2015 and 2016, Fedor Kozlov was voted by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys to be one of the 10 best Lawyers in Illinois in client satisfaction. In 2016 Fedor Kozlov was recognized and distinguished by the “Who is Who” Directory as a Top Attorney of North America. A skilled negotiator, Fedor Kozlov assists clients in reaching favorable settlements without the necessity of trial when possible. Mr. Kozlov had also dealt with a number of matters that involved international disputes, such as jurisdictional issues, allegations of child abduction, and establishing paternity. Fedor Kozlov also regularly represents clients successfully at trials and hearings.

Family and Divorce Law

150 N Michigan Ave, Ste 3600, Chicago, IL 60601

A heartfelt plea to help her mother’s friend with a complex high stakes divorce led Gemma B. Allen to dedicate most of her professional career to family law. Though an advocate for marriage, she has long understood that, when a marriage breaks down irreconcilably, a client needs strong counsel and caring support. Gemma combines her unique brand of strategic thinking and compassion with effective advocacy in the courtroom to successfully represent the firm’s clients. A co-founder of Ladden & Allen, Chartered (now Allen & Glassman, Chartered), Gemma has represented thousands of men and women on matters spanning the entire range of family law issues. Today, Gemma with her law partner Todd Glassman and their team provide the same level of attention to every case, whether it is a simple uncontested divorce or a high-stakes complex case involving multi-millions of dollars. Through their own experience, as well as tapping the expertise of forensic experts in the areas of taxes, accounting, business valuation and estate planning, they effectively assist clients in navigating complex issues involved in legal matters including marriage, divorce, mediation, financial settlements, and parenting matters. She is a court-certified mediator in the Domestic Relations Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County. Allen & Glassman is known for its history of hosting cutting-edge family law Better Beginnings, Fewer Endings Think Tanks (TM), bringing together judges, mental health practitioners, clergy, attorneys and other interdisciplinary professionals who are interested in recognizing and addressing serious family law related matters. Topics have included “intimate terrorism” in relationships, the law and psychology relevant to custody litigation and its effect on children, the strategy and costs of litigation, and the need for more resources for divorcing couples both inside and outside the courtroom. Gemma is a co-author with retired Cook County Judge Michele Lowrance and financial writer and money advisor Terry Savage of The New Love Deal: Everything You Must Know Before Marrying, Moving In, or Moving On! (May 2014, Paperback $16.95), which fearlessly explores the financial and practical issues that couples confront, and the agreements that can resolve these differences before they destroy the relationship. She and the co-authors have appeared on national TV and radio on the topic and lectured on the topic. Gemma also authored Secrets of Successful Partners, a compilation of interviews she conducted with successfully married couples of all ages. In March 2015, Gemma and Todd Glassman delivered a presentation titled “The Pros and Cons of Using Social Media in Divorce” at a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program to members of the Lake County Bar Association. Their article on the same topic appeared in the February 2015 issue of the association’s monthly magazine, The Docket. In 2011, Gemma authored a chapter, “Family Law: A Mission and a Career,” published by Aspatore Press, a leading publisher of business and legal materials, and has been invited to do so again in 2016. Additionally, she has written more than 100 other articles and lectured on topics that include divorce, child support, the representation of children in divorce, maintenance, mediation, business valuations in divorce litigation, psychological/legal standards for forensic evaluations in custody issues, cohabitation, civil unions, women and money, and legal separation and reconciliation. She served on the Planning Committee for “Business Valuation: Financial & Tax Issues in Divorce,” Illinois’ foremost CLE event on advanced financial topics for family law attorneys presented by the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education. Gemma repeatedly has been selected by her peers as a member of the Leading Lawyers Network(TM), SuperLawyers(R), Best Lawyers(R), and Martindale-Hubbell(R) AV Preeminent Rating(TM). She was named by Crain’s Chicago Business as one of Chicago’s 100 Most Influential Women. In 2017, she won awards from Chicago Business Journal and Enterprising Woman magazine for her business success and commitment to volunteerism and mentoring. She served as an appointed member of the Advisory Council on Women of the Chicago Commission on Human Relations. A columnist for Chicago Woman, she was honored as one of its 50 Fabulous Women Over 50. She hosts a weekly segment called “Marriage Money Gems” on BusinessFirstAM national TV show. A long-time member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Gemma has served as an appointed member of its Family Law Section Council and was co-chair of the Model Mediation Act sub-committee. She was appointed a member of the Governor’s Task Force on Child Support and the Task Force on Attorneys for Children. In November 2018, she was named a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, a nonprofit organization considered among the world’s leading research institutes for the empirical and interdisciplinary study of law. As a Fellow, she is part of an honorary society of lawyers, judges, law faculty and legal scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in the profession and service to society. For many years, she has been involved in the alumni activities at Loyola University, especially its John Felice Rome Center, where she currently serves on its Director’s Council. She received Loyola University Chicago’s 2018 Felice Award from the school’s John Felice Rome Center at the school’s annual Founders’ Dinner in September 2018. Gemma is the past president of two nonprofit organizations: The Lilac Tree, a resource for women at all stages of divorce, and Forensic Forum, a membership organization that provides a platform for forensic experts in the family law field to share information, propose legislation and work to improve the practice of domestic relations.

Family and Divorce Law

1526 N North Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60610, USA

Family law attorney, mediator, child representative and parenting coordinator Jacki Torshen, JD, is a zealous advocate for clients. During the past 22 years, she has handled hundreds of successful complex financial and contested custody divorces for a variety of individuals. After establishing a stellar track record at several of Chicago’s top matrimonial law firms, Jacki started the Torshen Law Group in 2013 to broaden her focus to include child representation and parenting coordination services. This divorced mother of two brings a uniquely personal perspective to the dissolution of a marriage. Approachable and pragmatic, Jacki understands and respects the needs of clients and their families during difficult times, working diligently to protect their well-being and deliver family-focused resolutions. She is certified by the Professional Academy of Custody Experts as a parenting coordinator. Jacki has received numerous professional accolades in recognition of her strong ethics, commitment to maintaining the integrity of families, legal acumen, exceptional track record and purposeful, compassionate approach. A member of the Illinois State Bar Association, she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology with a minor in English from the University of Pennsylvania in 1995 and her law degree from the Chicago Kent College of Law in 1998. In addition to her legal practice, Jacki serves as an Officer and Board Member of the Children’s Research Fund, which is affiliated with the Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. Previously, she served on the Alumni Board for the Latin School of Chicago and was the co-chair of the Young alumni Board, and volunteers her time at the Chicago City Day School and the Lilac Tree Foundation. Jacki has also published and lectured on family law matters including expert witness testimony, maintenance and grandparent visitation.

Family and Divorce Law

2020 Dean Street, Suite K, ST CHARLES, IL 60174

Upon graduating from law school, Mr. Tabor was first employed as a criminal prosecutor and subsequently as an assistant public defender where he conducted numerous hearings and trials, both bench and jury. Practicing on both sides of criminal law gave Mr. Tabor a unique perspective on analyzing factual scenarios in an objective manner. In 2000, he began practicing Family Law on a full time basis and has remained doing so ever since. In 2003 he founded Tabor Law Offices, and since that time he has become an experienced family law practitioner and mediator. Mr. Tabor has a proven, successful track record of both contested trials and custody mediations. He received his B.A. from Northern Illinois University, and his J.D. from Loyola University of Chicago, in 1997.

Family and Divorce Law

150 N Michigan Ave #3600, Chicago, IL 60601, USA

Jonathan represents individuals from all walks of life going through a divorce. Equally adept at both the financial and family-centric aspects of the law, Jonathan consistently employs creative solutions to all matters of varying complexity. Whether assertively advocating for his clients’ rights in the courtroom, or cementing deals at the negotiation table, Jonathan has a proven track record of results and brings a thorough approach to every legal issue his clients encounter. Jonathan is an avid jogger and lives in Chicago with his wife, who practices plaintiff’s personal injury law, and their daughter.

Family and Divorce Law

2205 Point Blvd, STE 130, Elgin, IL 60123

She concentrates her practice in the areas of family law, including divorce and custody matters, and residential real estate transactions. Ms. Pirtle graduated cum laude from Northern Illinois College of Law. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Northern Illinois University. During law school, Ms. Pirtle was active in the Dooley Chapter of Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity, serving as the vice justice during her second year. Ms. Pirtle was also active in the Women's Law Caucus and the Public Interest Law Society. Since graduating Ms. Pirtle remains active in her local bar associations. She is a member of the Kane County Bar Association, McHenry County Bar Association, and Illinois State Bar Association.

Family and Divorce Law

196 E Westminster Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045, USA

Kelly A. Collins received her Juris Doctor from Georgetown University. She has been practicing law for over 20 years and has experience in all areas of family and matrimonial law, including custody and visitation, maintenance, child support, financial issues, corporate valuations, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, post-decree actions and appeals. Ms. Collins’ publications include “Abuse and Neglect Proceedings and their Impact on Family Law Cases”. She is Chair of the Lake County Bar Association Family Law Committee, a member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Lake County Bar Association, and The Association of Women’s Attorneys of Lake County.

Family and Divorce Law

410 E. CHURCH STREET, SUITE D, Sandwich, IL 60548

Krista Carls is an Illinois family law attorney whom Keller Legal Services identifies as of counsel. Her family law work includes dissolution of marriage, child custody, orders of protection, parentage, and abuse and neglect cases. Keller’s biography describes the child custody component of her practice using the term allocation of parental responsibilities. It also identifies Kane, DuPage, Will, Kendall, and LaSalle as counties where she regularly appears. Her separate firm website, Krista Carls, P.C., describes a practice that extends from family law and custody matters to real estate. That website also identifies her as a mediator and guardian ad litem, in addition to describing her work handling legal matters. The two professional profiles describe her experience differently: her own firm’s biography reports more than 20 years in the legal field, while Keller’s profile describes nearly 30 years assisting litigants in complex family cases. Carls received her undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She earned her J.D. at Chicago-Kent College of Law, graduating with honors. Keller’s biography also reports highest honors for her achievements in trial advocacy and Moot Court. Krista Carls, P.C., lists a mailing address in Hinckley, Illinois, using P.O. Box 1212 rather than a street address.

Family and Divorce Law

1730 Park St suite 109, Naperville, IL 60563, USA

Mark R. Farrow received his undergraduate degree summa cum laude from Northern Illinois University. Although he did not major in English, he received the English Department’s annual Orville Baker Award for Excellence in Writing, which is awarded to one student at the end of each academic year. While studying law at the University of Illinois, Mark was a member of the National Moot Court Team and received the Rickert Award for excellence in moot court. After receiving his Juris Doctor Degree in 1989, Mark served for two years as Appellate Law Clerk to Justice Carl A. Lund (retired). Mark has practiced law in Naperville since 1991 and joined Fay, Farrow & Associates, P.C. in 2002 after deciding to concentrate his practice in the field of family law. He became a partner in 2004. Mark’s approach to divorce cases is enlightened by his diverse trial experience and his life experience as a father, stepfather, and an individual who has experienced the divorce process firsthand. Mark is known for his intelligence, thorough preparation, and sense of perspective, all of which help to eliminate some of the anxiety clients often experience when involved in the legal process. Mark is affiliated with the Illinois State, DuPage County, and Will County Bar Associations. He is certified as a Child’s Representative and an Arbitrator in DuPage County. He is also the President of the Pheasant Glen Homeowners Association. Mark resides in Naperville with his wife Julie and their two children.

Family and Divorce Law

555 S Randall Rd suite 105, St. Charles, IL 60174, USA

Mark Imielski graduated from Northern Illinois Law School in 2013 and was licensed to practice in Illinois the same year. Mr. Imielski brings a decade of family law experience to Shaw Sanders, P.C. Mr. Imielski has earned a reputation as a zealous and thoughtful advocate on behalf of his clients. He excels in all aspects of parentage and divorce cases. Mr. Imielski has a distinct enthusiasm for cases involving complex asset identification and division. Mr. Imielski is a member of the DuPage County Bar Association, Kane County Bar Association, and Will County Bar Association. He is also a certified Guardian ad Litem in DuPage County.

Family and Divorce Law

1444 N. Farnsworth Ave., Suite 307, Aurora, IL 60505

I am an experienced Illinois divorce attorney and family lawyer. When you retain me, you retain an experienced divorce attorney, trained and familiar not only in the ins-and-outs of divorce litigation but extensively trained and experienced in the collaborative and cooperative law approaches to divorce resolution. My law firm represents people in DuPage, Kendall and Kane Counties. For nearly a decade, I have focused entirely on divorce, paternity (parentage), establishment and modification of support, parental rights, enforcement of divorce decrees and other family law related matters. I have litigated numerous divorce and parentage matters and know how to litigate yours. More importantly than that, I focus on keeping your case out of the courthouse as much as possible. That helps keep costs down and can actually expedite many cases. I have an undergraduate degree in psychology with 5 years' experience working with abused children and adolescents with severe psychiatric and emotional disorders. Prior to my work as an outreach specialist and child care worker I worked with Alzheimer's & dementia residents in long term care. My experience in psychology has taught me how to work with people effectively and provides me with insight that will be helpful to your case. By combining my training and experience in psychology with my legal education, training and experience in divorce and family law, I am not only sensitive to the emotional impact divorce can have on you, but skilled at protecting your interests, obtaining positive results, and doing so at a reasonable rate. Being both a seasoned divorce litigation attorney, trained collaborative lawyer, and one of the few cooperative lawyers in the area, I know how to best serve you, do it proficiently and do it all within your budget. I have no hesitancy about taking whatever steps are necessary to protect your rights, but more importantly, I know how to resolve your issues and enforce your rights WITHOUT having to litigate. Negotiating as opposed to litigating generally maximizes your position and minimizes your costs. My client’s have ranged from those holding major nationwide corporations to those with great economic challenges. Whatever your position in life, I know I can help you through.

Family and Divorce Law

2801 Lakeside Dr #211, Deerfield, IL 60015, USA

Megan Falsafi focuses her practice in all areas of family law, including divorce, maintenance (formerly known as alimony), child support and child related expenses, allocation of parental responsibilities, including decision-making and parenting time, division of assets and debts, post divorce disputes including enforcement of Judgments, domestic violence issues, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Megan began her legal career in 2014 while working for the longest standing States Attorney in Illinois. Megan helped the former States Attorney open his own private practice, where they practiced family law. Several years later, Megan has now opened her own law practice with a partner, Anne Leone, where she helps implement the multiple techniques and strategies that she has developed over the years in order to help achieve the best outcomes for her clients during the hardest times of their lives. Megan has worked at the United States Attorney’s Office and as a Victim Advocate. Upon earning her Juris Doctorate Degree from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, and starting her family in the Northwestern suburbs, Megan knew that practicing family law would quickly become her passion and career. Megan has extensive experience working at several prestigious family law firms in Lake County, Illinois. Most recently, Megan was named a partner as a result of her dedication and strong commitment to her clients. Not only does Megan play an integral role in her clients’ lives, but Megan is also very involved in the legal community. Megan serves on the board of the Association of Woman Attorneys of Lake County. Megan is also a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and Lake County Bar Association. Megan is always participating in continuing legal education opportunities to ensure that she is up to date and knowledgeable of all developments in the law in order to zealously advocate for her clients. Megan’s completion of the Guardian Ad Litem training and background advocating for victims gives Megan a specialized understanding and devotion to help clients dealing with complicated custody disputes achieve an outcome that is in the best interest of the children. Megan is well-versed in complex financial issues and has experience dealing with the division of businesses acquired during the marriage. Megan’s goal is to carry the weight of a stressful process for her clients while keeping her clients informed and negotiating outcomes tailored to her client’s goals and arguing factual but persuasive arguments to the Court. Contact Megan to schedule a complimentary consultation today!

Family and Divorce Law

900 North Shore Drive, Suite 220, Lake Bluff, IL 60044

Michone J. Riewer is a family and matrimonial law attorney and managing partner of Strategic Divorce in Lake Bluff, Illinois. Her practice also includes estate planning, and her professional background encompasses corporate law and civil litigation. Riewer’s family-law experience covers custody, parenting time, parental decision-making, and child support. She also works with financial matters arising in marriage and divorce, including maintenance, corporate valuations, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Her background includes adoptions and post-decree actions, as well as issues addressed during the divorce itself. She is a Lake County-approved mediator. Riewer earned her Juris Doctor from Georgia State University College of Law in Atlanta in 1996. She previously received a Bachelor of Science from Iowa State University in Ames in 1989. Her admissions include the Illinois bar and the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, both dating to 1996. Her earlier positions were with Riewer & Collins, LLC; Swanson, Martin & Bell; Wildman, Harrold, Allen & Dixon; and Bixby & Scott. Her professional affiliations include the Illinois Bar Association, Lake County Bar Association, American Bar Association, and the Association of Women’s Attorneys of Lake County. She also belongs to the Lake County Bar Family Law Committee and serves on the advisory board of the American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators. Strategic Divorce’s Lake Bluff office is located at 900 North Shore Drive, Suite 220.

Family and Divorce Law

30 N LaSalle St, STE 3100, Chicago, IL 60602

Mitchell works exclusively in the area of family law. He has significant experience dealing with both parenting-related and financial litigation. Mitchell approaches his cases with the goal of problem solving through the understanding that each client has a unique set of circumstances. Mitchell works closely with his clients throughout the legal process to find reasonable and practical solutions. In addition to his litigation experience, Mr. Gordon has expertise conducting settlement conferences, drafting marital settlement agreements, parenting agreements, and pre and post-nuptial agreements. Furthermore, he is a skilled appellate advocate, having litigated numerous family law cases at the Appellate Court level. In 2012, Mitchell’s book, Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements, was published by the Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education (IICLE) and is their most comprehensive authority on the drafting and enforcement of pre and post-nuptial agreements. Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements provides practical instruction on negotiating the best terms for clients, implications of estate planning and tax law, and ethical considerations. He earned his B.A. from the University of Iowa before attending Chicago-Kent School of Law, where he earned his J.D.

Family and Divorce Law

191 North Upper Wacker Drive, Floor 23, Chicago, IL 60606

Area of Practice: Family Office Law & Estate Planning Nina B. Stillman is a veteran business and estate planning attorney, serving as senior counsel in the Advanced Planning & Family Office Practice Group at Handler Thayer. She has a variety of experience which includes standard wills, domestic and international complex estate plans, drafting opinions as an Expert Witness and working with business owners on agreements and resolving employee issues. Ms. Stillman has over 30 years’ experience, focusing on the areas of domestic and international estate planning, charitable giving, wealth transfer, income and estate tax planning, asset protection and reorganization, entity governance and management, business succession planning, estate administration and litigation. She received a law degree from William Mitchell College of Law and a B.A. in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin. She received her Master of Laws in Taxation degree (LL.M.) from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law. Ms. Stillman is admitted to practice in the states of Illinois and Minnesota. Before practicing law, Ms. Stillman served as Trust Officer at U.S. Bank National Association with the focus of trust account administration.

Family and Divorce Law

209 W Madison St, Waukegan, IL 60085, USA

Rhiannon Little has concentrated her practice in litigation since 2010. As an Assistant Public Defender in both Lake and Winnebago counties, she conducted numerous jury and bench trials in traffic, misdemeanor, and felony cases. She has extensive negotiation experience and has been appointed by the courts to advocate for children as guardian ad litem in juvenile court. Rhiannon understands that family law matters are emotional and complicated, and works to ensure a fair resolution for her client. When a resolution cannot be reached, she is a prepared and confident trial attorney.

Family and Divorce Law

1113 S Milwaukee Ave, Suite 204, Libertyville, IL 60048

Ronald L. Bell has been resolving legal problems for Illinois clients since 1980. He brings a diverse background of skills and experience to bear directly on clients? cases in a wide variety of practice areas. Do not trust the outcome of your case to an inexperienced lawyer. When the results can affect your life, your family or your business, protect yourself by working with an attorney who has more than 30 years of experience in complex litigation in family law, criminal defense and business matters. Bar Admissions Illinois, 1980 U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, 1980 U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 1981 U.S. Supreme Court, 1984 Education John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois J.D. Honors: With Distinction Honors: Dean?s Scholarship Award Law Review: Law Review, Research Editor, 1979 ? 1980 Lake Forest College, Lake Forest, IL, USA B.A. Magna Cum Laude

Family and Divorce Law

33 E Main St, Champaign, IL 61820

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Family and Divorce Law

321 N. Clark Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60654

Over her career, Tanya has turned around cases for clients who were previously with other attorneys. After developing expectations and goals with clients, she is well known for her advocacy and insight. She has gained positive results in many divorce, custody and parenting cases and successfully negotiated difficult settlements. Representative cases include: Litigated a substantial increase in a business owner/father’s parenting time with his son against a mother who wanted minimal contact and alienation of the child from his father. Represented ex-husband with generational wealth and trust interests and successfully negotiated the termination of substantial spousal support payments to his ex-wife. Represented wife and stay-at-home mother of prominent professional and obtained permanent maintenance award of spousal support plus a post-marriage percentage share of husband’s royalty income from various patents he held. During what can be a confusing and tumultuous time, clients rely on the steady, compassionate and insightful counsel of Ms. Stanish, and appreciate her assistance in easing the financial and emotional transition into a new life post-divorce.

Family and Divorce Law

210 1/2 N Williamsburg Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704, USA

Thomas Sanner is an experienced attorney with a diverse legal background in civil law. Practicing in the areas of contracts, construction, municipal property, probate, family, business, and regulatory law. Thomas is proud to have provided quality legal services to clients in a wide range of legal issues. Now, Thomas focuses his practice on family law to meet the needs of clients in the Central Illinois area through assertive representation and personal attention. Thomas has gained valuable experience and perspective in the litigation of family law matters. Thomas is a strong advocate for children and their best interests. In addition to serving the needs of clients, he is also often appointed as a GAL to serve the interests of children. Thomas was born and raised in Decatur, Illinois. After graduating high school, Thomas earned his bachelor’s degree in molecular and cellular biology from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. After obtaining his Juris Doctorate from Southern Illinois University School of Law Thomas returned to the Central Illinois area to practice law. Thomas takes a personal interest in his clients’ legal needs and advocates strongly to ensure their voices are heard. Thomas considers his compassion, attention to detail, and effective communication to be some of his most important qualities in serving as counsel for his clients and meeting their objectives. In his free time, Thomas enjoys spending time outdoors, playing tennis, traveling, competitive shooting sports, and spending time with loved ones. He is active in USTA tennis leagues and a member of the McLean County Bar Association.

Family and Divorce Law

150 N Michigan Ave, Ste 3600, Chicago, IL 60601

Todd M. Glassman is a Chicago family law attorney and the managing partner of Allen, Glassman & Schatz, LLC. He has also qualified as a Child Representative through the Cook County court system, a role involving court-appointed representation of minor children in domestic relations cases. In 2014, he completed mediation training at Northwestern University and obtained approval from the Circuit Court of Cook County to mediate financial and parenting disputes in its Domestic Relations Division. Social media and divorce have been recurring subjects of his presentations. For the firm’s Think Tank series, Glassman co-presented “The Downside of Social Media in Divorce” in February 2013. A major Chicago sports team’s rookie class heard him co-present on the same subject in May 2014. He later joined Gemma Allen for a related continuing legal education seminar for Lake County Bar Association members in March 2015; the two also wrote about the topic for the association’s magazine, The Docket. Glassman’s association with the firm began in 2007 as an associate at what was then Ladden & Allen, Chartered. After becoming a partner in 2011, he joined founder Gemma Allen as a name partner on April 1, 2018. He took on the managing partner role in 2026. The firm describes its practice as covering marriage, divorce, mediation, financial settlements and parenting matters.

Family and Divorce Law

1S660 Midwest Road, Ste 200, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

Dheanna Fikaris practices divorce and family law in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, with Fikaris & Associates Ltd. Patent law was her first field. Wanting more direct contact with people, she changed direction after taking an Advanced Family Law course. Her clients come from DuPage, Cook and Will counties. Children’s issues occupy a place in that practice: her firm biography lists her as a DuPage County guardian ad litem and describes her work on custody, parenting time and child support. In child support matters, she considers the children’s needs alongside the financial circumstances of both parents. Divorce, maintenance and division of marital property also fall within the work described in her biography. She meets clients individually at her Oakbrook Terrace office; the same profile describes her continuing with their cases through completion. At Fikaris & Associates, the service list extends to matters that arise after a divorce has become final. The firm offers modifications of child support or maintenance and enforcement of divorce terms, in addition to divorce and separation, custody and visitation, support and property division. These are the firm’s listed services, rather than a separate account of Fikaris’s individual caseload. Fikaris also answers Illinois divorce questions in podcasts available on the firm’s website, including a program titled “Preparing for Divorce in Illinois.” The site offers a monthly divorce newsletter with Divorce Magazine under her fuller name, Dheanna A. Pappas-Fikaris.

Family and Divorce Law

150 N Michigan Ave, Suite 3600, Chicago, IL 60601

A heartfelt plea to help her mother’s friend with a complex high stakes divorce led Gemma B. Allen to dedicate most of her professional career to family law. Though an advocate for marriage, she has long understood that, when a marriage breaks down irreconcilably, a client needs strong counsel and caring support. Gemma combines her unique brand of strategic thinking and compassion with effective advocacy in the courtroom to successfully represent the firm’s clients. A co-founder of Ladden & Allen, Chartered (now Allen & Glassman, Chartered), Gemma has represented thousands of men and women on matters spanning the entire range of family law issues. Today, Gemma with her law partner Todd Glassman and their team provide the same level of attention to every case, whether it is a simple uncontested divorce or a high-stakes complex case involving multi-millions of dollars. Through their own experience, as well as tapping the expertise of forensic experts in the areas of taxes, accounting, business valuation and estate planning, they effectively assist clients in navigating complex issues involved in legal matters including marriage, divorce, mediation, financial settlements, and parenting matters. She is a court-certified mediator in the Domestic Relations Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County. Allen & Glassman is known for its history of hosting cutting-edge family law Better Beginnings, Fewer Endings Think Tanks (TM), bringing together judges, mental health practitioners, clergy, attorneys and other interdisciplinary professionals who are interested in recognizing and addressing serious family law related matters. Topics have included “intimate terrorism” in relationships, the law and psychology relevant to custody litigation and its effect on children, the strategy and costs of litigation, and the need for more resources for divorcing couples both inside and outside the courtroom. Gemma is a co-author with retired Cook County Judge Michele Lowrance and financial writer and money advisor Terry Savage of The New Love Deal: Everything You Must Know Before Marrying, Moving In, or Moving On! (May 2014, Paperback $16.95), which fearlessly explores the financial and practical issues that couples confront, and the agreements that can resolve these differences before they destroy the relationship. She and the co-authors have appeared on national TV and radio on the topic and lectured on the topic. Gemma also authored Secrets of Successful Partners, a compilation of interviews she conducted with successfully married couples of all ages. In March 2015, Gemma and Todd Glassman delivered a presentation titled “The Pros and Cons of Using Social Media in Divorce” at a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program to members of the Lake County Bar Association. Their article on the same topic appeared in the February 2015 issue of the association’s monthly magazine, The Docket. In 2011, Gemma authored a chapter, “Family Law: A Mission and a Career,” published by Aspatore Press, a leading publisher of business and legal materials, and has been invited to do so again in 2016. Additionally, she has written more than 100 other articles and lectured on topics that include divorce, child support, the representation of children in divorce, maintenance, mediation, business valuations in divorce litigation, psychological/legal standards for forensic evaluations in custody issues, cohabitation, civil unions, women and money, and legal separation and reconciliation. She served on the Planning Committee for “Business Valuation: Financial & Tax Issues in Divorce,” Illinois’ foremost CLE event on advanced financial topics for family law attorneys presented by the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education. Gemma repeatedly has been selected by her peers as a member of the Leading Lawyers Network(TM), SuperLawyers(R), Best Lawyers(R), and Martindale-Hubbell(R) AV Preeminent Rating(TM). She was named by Crain’s Chicago Business as one of Chicago’s 100 Most Influential Women. In 2017, she won awards from Chicago Business Journal and Enterprising Woman magazine for her business success and commitment to volunteerism and mentoring. She served as an appointed member of the Advisory Council on Women of the Chicago Commission on Human Relations. A columnist for Chicago Woman, she was honored as one of its 50 Fabulous Women Over 50. She hosts a weekly segment called “Marriage Money Gems” on BusinessFirstAM national TV show. A long-time member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Gemma has served as an appointed member of its Family Law Section Council and was co-chair of the Model Mediation Act sub-committee. She was appointed a member of the Governor’s Task Force on Child Support and the Task Force on Attorneys for Children. In November 2018, she was named a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, a nonprofit organization considered among the world’s leading research institutes for the empirical and interdisciplinary study of law. As a Fellow, she is part of an honorary society of lawyers, judges, law faculty and legal scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in the profession and service to society. For many years, she has been involved in the alumni activities at Loyola University, especially its John Felice Rome Center, where she currently serves on its Director’s Council. She received Loyola University Chicago’s 2018 Felice Award from the school’s John Felice Rome Center at the school’s annual Founders’ Dinner in September 2018. Gemma is the past president of two nonprofit organizations: The Lilac Tree, a resource for women at all stages of divorce, and Forensic Forum, a membership organization that provides a platform for forensic experts in the family law field to share information, propose legislation and work to improve the practice of domestic relations.

Family and Divorce Law

2102 Windsor Place, Champaign, IL 61820

Jennifer L. Zang is an attorney with Maatuka Al-Heeti Emkes LLC in Champaign, Illinois. Her practice focuses on family law, workers’ compensation, employment law and litigation, and the firm describes her work as representing individuals and employees. Zang’s legal background includes work as both a legal assistant and a title searcher. Before attending law school, she worked in title searching and received recognition as a top producer from Attorney’s Title and Guaranty Fund Inc. She also earned a certificate in paralegal studies from Illinois State University. She received an A.A. from Heartland Community College in 2004. She subsequently earned a bachelor’s degree at Illinois State University, studying politics and government as her major and legal studies as her minor. In 2015, she completed her J.D. at the University of Illinois College of Law. While in law school, she worked with the Illinois Innocence Project on behalf of people who had been wrongfully incarcerated. Her law-school activities also included the Frederick Green Moot Court Competition and the Family Advocacy Clinic. Outside her legal work, Zang founded the Champaign-Urbana Lost Dog page to help reunite missing dogs with their owners. Her community service includes support for animal rescue efforts and mental health awareness. Super Lawyers selected her to its Rising Stars list for 2025 and 2026.