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 …
Overview of Mediation
I will be speaking tomorrow at the crack of down tomorrow morning to the CU Sunrise Rotary Club on mediation. For those of you who are in Central Illinois, I would the support! The presentation is at 6:45am and coffee (and breakfast!) will be provided. Here are my materials for the presentation on mediation available on my JD Supra page …
Modifying Child Support in Illinois
Modifications to a child support order in Illinois can be granted based on a “substantial change in circumstances” since the last child support order was entered. In addition, a child support order can also be modified if the petitioner can show that the obligor’s child support obligations differ from the guidelines set forth in the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution …

