Month: November 2018

Family farms are the heart of rural Illinois. But when disagreements arise, whether over land use, finances, inheritance, or management decisions, those conflicts can threaten both the business and family relationships that sustain it. The good news is that many of these disputes can be resolved without going to court. Mediation offers a practical, confidential way for farm families to ... Read More The post How Mediation Can Save Your Family Farm: A Practical Guide for Illinois Farmers appeared first on Rincker Law, PLLC.

Divorce can be one of the most challenging experiences of a person’s life. Emotions run high, financial decisions need to be made, and the future can feel uncertain. Fortunately, Illinois couples have an alternative to courtroom battles: divorce mediation. In this blog, we share “What to Expect and How to Prepare for Divorce Mediation in Illinois. Divorce mediation gives couples ... Read More The post What to Expect and How to Prepare for Divorce Mediation in Illinois appeared first on Rincker Law, PLLC.

Receiving an inheritance, whether large or small, often comes with a wide range of emotions, from the grief of losing a loved one to the hope and excitement about the possibilities the inheritance may create. According to Northwestern Mutual’s 2025 Planning & Progress study, over half (57 percent) of Americans who expect to receive an inheritance view it as critical ... Read More The post How to Make Your Inheritance Last appeared first on Rincker Law, PLLC.

When Illinois parents separate or divorce, child custody (known legally as “allocation of parental responsibilities”) can be one of the most emotional and complex issues to resolve. Child custody mediation in Illinois offers a structured, private, and less adversarial way to reach agreements that protect your child’s best interests—without the financial and emotional toll of going to court. Here are ... Read More The post 5 Ways Child Custody Mediation Helps Illinois Families Resolve Disputes Peacefully appeared first on Rincker Law, PLLC.

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 ... Read More The post 5 Reasons Illinois Families and Businesses Choose Mediation Over Litigation appeared first on Rincker Law, PLLC.