Guidance for Every Step of Your Family Law Journey
Getting divorced or fighting for custody of your child can feel like uncharted territory. Whether you’re just starting to explore your options or navigating life after your court case ends, Margolis Miller LLC is here to support you with clarity and compassion.
I’m Lindsay J. Margolis, Esq., a Family Law Consultant and licensed Illinois attorney with over a decade of Domestic Relations litigation experience. I’ve shifted from the courtroom to confidential client-centered consulting— offering strategic support, emotional grounding and practical insight so that you can move through this process feeling more informed and less overwhelmed.
SERVICES
Before Your Case Begins
Provide overview of the divorce and/or custody process in the State of Illinois, and discuss realistic scenarios regarding your particular case
Clarify your priorities and concerns to help you plan for immediate next steps and to achieve long-term goals
Organize important household, financial, and custody-related documents
Create a preliminary financial snapshot to guide settlement discussions
Assemble your legal team: be it your attorney, mediator, financial neutral, therapist or other professionals who may become involved in your case
During the Legal Process
Streamline communication with your legal team to promote efficiency and reduce overall fees & costs
Improve communication with your spouse/co-parent
Explore temporary parenting time schedules
Navigate court delays with child-centered strategies to maintain stability in the home
Help you adjust to the “new normal” while awaiting more concrete next steps in your legal case
Provide strategies to manage emotions and maintain realistic expectations
Explore high-level settlement options
After Your Case Ends
Troubleshoot co-parenting issues as they arise
Examine potential changes to your parenting time schedule
Assist with reducing conflict and improving co-parenting communication
Explain the process of enforcing your divorce judgment or parenting agreement if your co-parent is not complying