Alternative Approaches to Divorce Part 3
Patti S. Levinson and Annette K. Corrigan • January 24, 2023
This podcast series has focused on alternative approaches to divorce other than the traditional two-attorney courtroom process. Approaches include uncontested divorces, mediation, and collaborative divorce. Following those approaches, our participants discuss the division of property and assets in this final installment. Join Lavelle Law attorneys Patti Levinson and Annette Corrigan and licensed family and marriage therapist Amy Wilhelmi for this insightful discussion.
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Stay ahead of Illinois’ evolving employment law landscape and help safeguard your organization in 2026. Register now for this targeted, must-attend session.
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