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5 Common Mistakes to Avoid in Divorce Mediation (And How to Prepare)
Divorce mediation can be one of the most constructive paths through a difficult process. In our experience working with clients throughout Illinois, most mediation breakdowns are not caused by irreconcilable differences. They are caused by avoidable mistakes in preparation and approach. The good news: when you know what these mistakes…
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The Prenup Generation Gap
Podcast: I Do Until I Don’t – Episode 7 In this episode of I Do Until I Don’t, attorneys Marvin Mendez and Martin Sliwinski take on a topic that is reshaping how younger couples approach marriage: the prenuptial agreement. Marvin and Martin explore the generational divide in how prenups…
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Mediation vs. litigation: Which is the right choice for your Illinois divorce?
When you’re facing a divorce, one of the first decisions you’ll make is how you want to resolve it. Do you go through the courts, with attorneys presenting your case to a judge, or do you sit down with a mediator and work toward an agreement together? This choice affects…
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5 Texts to Never Send During a Divorce or Parenting Case
Podcast: I Do Until I Don’t – Episode 6 In this episode of I Do Until I Don’t, attorneys Martin Sliwinski and Leo Sokolov tackle a topic that comes up in nearly every divorce and parenting case they handle: the text messages clients send—and shouldn’t. Martin and Leo walk…
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To Move or Not to Move (out of the house)
Podcast: I Do Until I Don’t – Episode 5 In this episode of I Do Until I Don’t, Josh and Marvin discuss a key early divorce dilemma: Is it better to stay in the home while a case unfolds, or to move out right away? This episode walks through…
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