Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Family Law Solutions in Lake Bluff
At Strategic Divorce, we specialize in family law with a strategic approach to resolving divorce, child custody, and related legal matters. Our team of experienced attorneys prioritizes minimizing conflict through mediation and negotiation while preparing each case for potential litigation to protect client interests. With over 25 years of legal expertise, we handle complex financial divisions, high-net-worth cases, and post-decree modifications, ensuring tailored solutions for every family's unique needs.Our client-centered philosophy emphasizes transparency, ethical representation, and empowering individuals to make informed decisions during emotionally challenging times. Recognized for excellence in family law, we combine legal acumen with compassionate advocacy to achieve favorable outcomes that safeguard clients' futures.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Support
Divorce Mediation
Child Custody
Property Division
Orders of Protection
Alimony
Post-Decree Disputes
Collaborative Divorce
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of experience in complex family law cases
- Our team employs strategic mediation to reduce conflict and costs
- We specialize in high-net-worth asset division and financial planning
- Our attorneys are Lake County approved mediators
- We provide personalized strategies for post-decree modifications
What people say
Highly recommend
Knowledgeable and professional
Compassionate and assertive
Excellent results
Thorough professional
Services
Divorce Representation
Our attorneys provide comprehensive divorce representation focusing on equitable asset division, spousal support, and child custody arrangements. We combine litigation readiness with strategic negotiation to protect clients' financial interests and family relationships while navigating complex legal frameworks for optimal outcomes.
Child Support
We handle child support determinations using Illinois' income shares model, ensuring fair calculations based on parental incomes and custody arrangements. Our team advises on modification processes and enforcement actions while prioritizing children's best interests throughout legal proceedings.
Divorce Mediation
Our certified mediators facilitate amicable divorce settlements through structured negotiations, reducing emotional stress and legal costs. This alternative to litigation focuses on collaborative problem-solving for property division, custody arrangements, and financial obligations while maintaining client autonomy.
Child Custody
We advocate for custody arrangements that prioritize children's well-being while protecting parental rights. Our attorneys address legal custody decisions, physical custody arrangements, and visitation schedules, ensuring compliance with Illinois' allocation of parental responsibilities framework.
Property Division
Our firm specializes in equitable distribution of marital assets, including complex financial portfolios, business valuations, and real estate holdings. We employ forensic accounting techniques and financial experts to ensure fair division while protecting clients' long-term economic stability.
People
Michone J. Riewer
Managing Partner
With 25+ years of family law experience, Michone Riewer specializes in complex divorces, child custody, and financial negotiations. A Lake County mediator and certified financial litigator, she combines legal expertise with compassionate advocacy for high-net-worth clients.
Nicholas A. Riewer
Attorney
Nicholas Riewer focuses on divorce litigation, property division, and post-decree modifications. His practice emphasizes strategic case preparation and protecting client interests in contested family law matters.
Thomas L. Sbertoli
Attorney
Thomas Sbertoli handles child support, custody disputes, and mediation cases. He advocates for practical solutions while maintaining courtroom readiness to protect clients' parental rights and financial interests.
Nefertiti M. France
Attorney
Nefertiti France specializes in orders of protection, domestic violence cases, and complex custody arrangements. She combines legal advocacy with client education to navigate sensitive family law issues.
Anne Doherty Velez
Attorney
Anne Velez focuses on prenuptial agreements, spousal maintenance, and interstate divorce cases. Her practice emphasizes strategic planning to protect clients' assets and future financial stability.
Questions
What makes Strategic Divorce different from other family law firms?
Our strategic approach combines litigation readiness with alternative dispute resolution, focusing on minimizing conflict while protecting client interests through personalized legal strategies.
How does Illinois determine child support amounts?
Illinois uses an income shares model considering both parents' incomes and custody arrangements to calculate child support obligations for fair financial responsibility allocation.
Can custody arrangements be modified after divorce?
Yes, custody modifications are possible with substantial changes in circumstances affecting the child's best interests through formal court proceedings.
What is collaborative divorce?
Collaborative divorce is a structured negotiation process where both parties and attorneys work cooperatively to resolve issues without court intervention, reducing conflict and costs.
How are business assets divided in divorce?
Business valuations use forensic accounting to determine equitable division of marital assets while protecting operational continuity and ownership interests.
