When conflicts arise, whether between spouses, co-parents, business partners, or colleagues, one of the first questions is how to resolve them. In Illinois, mediation has become a preferred alternative to litigation because it allows people to reach mutually beneficial solutions without the stress, cost, and public exposure of going to court. In this blog, we share “Why Illinois Families and …
Ending a business partnership is rarely simple, especially when it involves friends, family members, or long-time collaborators. Emotions can run high, financial interests are intertwined, and disputes over ownership, operations, or future obligations can quickly spiral into costly litigation. In this blog, we explore how mediation works for business partnership breakups, why it’s a strong option for Illinois entrepreneurs, and …
Farm succession planning is one of the most sensitive and complex issues facing agricultural families today. When it comes time to transfer land, equipment, or operational control to the next generation, emotions can run high, and long-standing relationships may become strained. At Rincker Law, PLLC, we understand the unique challenges Illinois farm families face—and why mediation is often the best …
At Rincker Law, PLLC, we are often asked by our family law and agricultural clients whether choosing mediation means avoiding court altogether. In this blog, we share: Do I Have to Go to Court If I Choose Mediation in Illinois? The short answer: not necessarily. However, the full answer depends on your specific case and the agreements you have. Furthermore, …
Over the last year or two, people in every walk of life have grown accustomed to holding important meetings in the virtual environment. This is true for legal proceedings as well. Mediators are now adept at facilitating negotiations in the virtual world. However, the parties who are engaged in the negotiations don’t necessarily have as much experience. When it comes …
I have loved my family and divorce mediation part of my practice over the last few years. In particular, I strongly believe in the divorce mediation process. I recently met Justine Borer, a well-established family and divorce mediator in New York City, and she recommended her seminar titled “Practical Tips for Family and Divorce Mediators.” Although focused on the …
I have recently become a member of the NY State Council on Divorce Mediation (“NYSCDM”). You can find me on the list of divorce mediators for New York County (Manhattan) using this search. Here is the complete list of divorce mediators. It has a nice blog you can subscribe to on information about divorce mediation. You can also follow …
Happy Third Year Anniversary to this blog! Seems like just yesterday I was writing this second year anniversary post. Time flies when you are having fun! It’s been an exciting third year of this blog. Here are a few highlights: 1. This law blog (“blawg”) made the American Bar Association’s (“ABA”) Top 100 Blawg list. Nominations for 2012 are right …
I recently read this blog post and it made me think: why would someone prefer “virtual mediation” via Skype or some other video conferencing tool? Lots of reasons. Here are a few: 1. Travel Time/Expense. Perhaps you are a food or agriculture producer or agribusiness owner and do not live/work around New York City. Or perhaps you live in New …
I want to thank everyone who participated in the Crop and Livestock/Equine Insurance CLE last month hosted the American Bar Association’s (“ABA”) General Practice, Solo & Small Firm Division’s (“GP Solo”) Agriculture Law Committee. We had a tremendous turnout. Even though the webinar lecture time ran a bit short, I feel confident that attendees received their money’s worth with a …