Divorce is difficult.  When two parties have different goals it leads to litigation that is both costly and painful for the entire family.  That is why the Illinois Supreme Court passed a law recently that requires parties to mediate their parenting issues.  Mediation occurs when two parties sit down with a trained mediator to try to work out their differences. The mediator will help parents work out visitation and parenting issues to achieve their goals and do what is in the best interest of their children and families. It can cost thousands less than a costly litigated divorce and help families get though the process with considerably less time and cost.

At Law Office of Gale P. Stipes P.C. the attorney believes strongly that mediation is the path to a "healthy" divorce that will, in the long run, help your children.  Gale Stipes has been trained to help you mediate your divorce, visitation, parenting, and financial issues.  Whether you have been court ordered to participate in a minimum of four hours of mediation, as is the rule in Madison County, or wish to try to mediate before entering into a costly litigated divorce we can help you through the process.

Law Office of Gale P. Stipes, P.C.
220 S. Buchanan St.
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-9444
FAX (618) 692-9034
galestipes@galestipeslawoffice.com