Illinois Divorce, Family Law & Estate Planning Attorney

Joerika Stitt, J.D., M.S.W.
Licensed Illinois Attorney · Certified Mediator · Collaborative Divorce Attorney

Whether you are facing divorce, planning for your family’s future, or making decisions that affect the people you love, Attorney Joerika Stitt helps you understand your options, protect what matters most, and move forward with confidence.

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Our Services

  • Amicable Divorce & Separation

    For spouses who want a clear, dignified way forward.

    • Uncontested Divorce

    • Divorce Mediation

    • Collaborative Divorce

    • Divorce Coaching

    • Parenting Agreements

    • Settlement Review

    Best for: People who want to reduce conflict, avoid unnecessary court battles, and resolve divorce with strategy and care.

  • Estate Planning & Probate

    For families who want protection, clarity, and peace of mind.

    • Wills

    • Trusts

    • Powers of Attorney

    Best for: Parents, homeowners, blended families, business owners, and families handling a loved one’s estate.

  • Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements

    For couples who want clarity before or during marriage.

    • Prenuptial Agreements

    • Postnuptial Agreements

    • Financial Disclosure Schedules

    • Agreement Review

    • Negotiation Support

    Best for: Couples with businesses, real estate, children from prior relationships, family wealth, or a desire to enter marriage with transparency.

  • Parentage, Adoption & Surrogacy

    For families who seek supportive legal protection as they establish, grow, or confirm a parent-child relationship without the stress of court conflict.

    Collaborative Parentage & Family Building

    • Amicable Parentage Agreements & Judgments – Establishing legal parentage smoothly through mutual agreement and joint filings.

    • Cooperative Parenting Time Plans – Crafting tailored schedules that work for everyone, keeping children at the center.

    • Shared Decision-Making Responsibility – Mediating agreements on how parents will cooperatively handle major choices like education and healthcare.

    • Concordant Child Support Agreements – Standard or customized financial structures designed collaboratively to meet your children's needs.

    Amicable & Confirmed Adoptions

    • Stepparent Adoption – Securing the legal bonds of blended families with the consent of all involved parties.

    • Second-Parent Adoption – Protecting co-parent relationships through cooperative legal confirmation.

    • Relative Adoption – Formalizing care within the family circle through shared agreement and legal security.

    • Adult Adoption – Legally recognizing lifelong bonds of love and support between adults.

    Collaborative Assisted Reproduction Technology (ART)

    • Gestational Surrogacy Agreements – Crafting warm, cooperative, and highly secure contracts between intended parents and surrogates.

    • Known & Anonymous Donor Agreements – Establishing clear boundaries, expectations, and peace of mind for parents and donors alike.

    • Consensual Parentage Orders – Navigating the birth certificate and legal recognition process smoothly before or after birth.

    Best for: Unmarried parents, LGBTQ+ families, stepparents, relatives, intended parents, surrogates, donors, and any family seeking legal clarity around parent-child rights and responsibilities through mediation, mutual respect, and collaborative agreement.

  • Self-Guided: My Illinois Court Navigator™

    For people who need attorney-prepared documents without full representation.

    • Uncontested Divorce Documents

    • Prenuptial Agreement Navigator

    • Court-Ready Forms

    • Attorney Review

    • Affordable Self-Guided Options

    Best for:People who have reached agreement and need documents prepared correctly, efficiently, and affordably.

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A Practice Grounded in Strategy and Real-World Experience

You've been searching for the right attorney — someone who will listen, understand, and work hard for you and your family. You've found her. When you're ready to take the first step, schedule your consultation and let's get started.

Before becoming an attorney, Joerika Stitt spent nearly a decade working inside complex family systems as a social worker. That experience shapes everything about how this firm works: she listens first, explains things in plain language, and meets you where you are — then brings the legal skill to back it up. The result is guidance that feels human, and agreements built to work in real life, not just on paper.

A licensed Illinois attorney, certified mediator, and collaborative law attorney, Joerika built her practice for people who want to be heard and helped — not handed off. Whether you're facing a divorce, planning for your family's future, or somewhere in between, you'll have a steady guide who treats your situation with the care and attention it deserves.

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  • "Attorney Stitt was very professional and knowledgeable. She answered all of my questions and kept me well informed during the process of getting my divorce."


    Darlene, February 17, 2022 (Divorce)

  • "Attorney Stitt is very professional and provided me very helpful legal advice. She took personal time to assist me with a complex case. I highly recommend her as a family attorney."


    Kelli – Divorce Client

  • "From contract drafting to regulatory compliance, Attorney Stitt protected our interests with precision and care. Her responsiveness and clarity gave us real confidence."


    Maurice Jr., Fund Manager, December 17, 2024 (Small Business)

  • "Attorney Stitt made sure I felt prepared and positive on court days. She explained everything clearly and delivered the exact outcome I hoped for. Fair, thorough, and supportive."

    Anonymous Order of Protection, March 31, 2025

  • "She really helps to me for win an unemployment appeal. She is very kindly, supportive, and professional. I really appreciate her many advices and encouraging me. She is a best attorney."

    Yumi, August 19, 2024 (Unemployment Appeal)

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If you are navigating a legal transition, you do not have to do it alone. The firm provides clear information, structured guidance, and support tailored to your situation. Reach out to learn how we may be able to help.