Divorce & Family Law Solutions

  • Divorce Mediation

    Looking for an amicable alternative to a contested divorce in Illinois? At Joerika Stitt Esquire, LLC, we provide professional divorce mediation services designed to help you and your spouse reach fair, legally sound agreements—without the stress and expense of court battles. Our team of licensed Illinois attorneys and certified mediators combines legal expertise with dedicated guidance, ensuring a respectful and productive process.

    Mediation empowers you to stay in control of your divorce, crafting customized solutions that reflect your family’s unique needs. With fixed-fee packages, you’ll know your costs upfront, avoiding the uncertainty of hourly billing. Whether in-person or virtual, our private and confidential sessions offer flexibility and convenience throughout Illinois.

    From parenting plans and child support to property division and post-divorce modifications, we’re here to help you navigate every aspect of your divorce with dignity and clarity.

    📅 Schedule your consultation now: www.joerika.com/appointments.

  • Collaborative Divorce

    At Joerika Stitt Esquire, LLC, we offer Collaborative Divorce for couples seeking an amicable, out-of-court resolution. This confidential and team-based process empowers you and your spouse to make decisions that work for your family while preserving relationships and privacy.

    Collaborative Divorce is ideal for parents and couples who want to maintain respectful communication post-divorce. It allows you to stay in control of the outcome, avoid the stress and expense of court, and craft tailored agreements that fit your unique family and financial needs.

    Even in complex cases involving domestic violence, mental health, or substance use, safeguards and professional support make this approach effective and safe.

    With trained and certified collaborative attorneys and a team of financial and mental health professionals, we guide you through a transparent, cooperative process focused on fair outcomes. Unlike court proceedings, Collaborative Divorce keeps your personal matters private and ensures a respectful resolution.

    Choose a better way to divorce—one that prioritizes clarity, respect, and lasting solutions.

    📅 Schedule a consultation today: www.joerika.com/appointments

  • Limited Scope Divorce

    Facing your Illinois divorce pro se doesn't mean you have to go it alone. Joerika Stitt Esquire, LLC offers experienced and client-focused limited scope representation, providing targeted legal assistance for specific aspects of your case.

    Whether you require support for a court hearing, help preparing and filing necessary documents, or a review of legal paperwork, we offer the focused expertise you need. This approach allows you to manage your case while benefiting from our knowledge of Cook, Will, and Grundy County court procedures.

    We believe in clear communication and providing client-centered solutions to help you achieve the best possible outcome, one step at a time. Take the first step toward getting the specific legal support you need.

    Take the first step toward resolving your divorce with confidence.

    📅 Schedule your consultation today:
    www.joerika.com/appointments

Meet Attorney Joerika Stitt

A Unique Perspective, Dedicated Advocacy

With a foundation in social work, I’ve spent my career helping people navigate life’s most challenging moments. Before becoming an attorney, I dedicated nearly a decade to social work, where I gained a deep understanding of the human experience and provided support to individuals and families in crisis. This journey shaped my empathetic approach to the law, allowing me to connect with clients on a personal level and guide them through difficult transitions with care and understanding.

After earning my law degree, I began my legal career as a legal aid attorney, fighting for individuals in divorce, family, and order of protection cases. This early experience honed my skills as a litigator and advocate for those who needed a strong voice during vulnerable times. I didn’t stop there—I invested in furthering my expertise by becoming a certified mediator and collaborative divorce attorney, broadening the tools I use to help clients find solutions that work best for their unique situations.

A Comprehensive Approach to Family Law

Whether you need strong advocacy in court, a neutral mediator to guide discussions, or a collaborative approach to reach amicable resolutions, my practice is designed to meet your needs. My combined experience as a social worker, legal aid attorney, and certified mediator allows me to provide:

  • Mediation Solutions: Facilitating productive communication to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.

  • Collaborative Divorce: Working with you and your spouse to find respectful, family-centered resolutions.

  • Limited Scope Divorce: Supporting you along your self represented journey.

When you work with me, you’re not just hiring a lawyer—you’re gaining an advocate who understands the complexities of human relationships and has the expertise to navigate the legal system. My mission is to help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and the peace of mind that comes from knowing you’re in capable hands.

Let’s work together to resolve your divorce or family conflict.
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Your Divorce Options

Mediation
Mediation provides a cooperative, cost-effective way to resolve your divorce without entering a courtroom. As a neutral facilitator, we guide you and your spouse through discussions on critical issues like property division, child custody, and spousal support. This process keeps decision-making in your hands, fostering collaboration and reducing conflict. Mediation is ideal for families seeking to preserve relationships, particularly when children are involved.

Collaborative Divorce
Collaborative divorce takes a team-based approach to resolving disputes respectfully and privately. You and your spouse work with collaboratively trained attorneys and professionals, such as financial neutrals or child specialists, to address financial, emotional, and parenting challenges. This approach emphasizes open communication and interest-based negotiation, helping you reach comprehensive agreements tailored to your family's needs while maintaining privacy and control.

Limited Scope Divorce
Smart legal support doesn't always require full representation. Limited scope representation offers a strategic approach to your divorce, allowing you to leverage legal expertise for specific aspects of your case while managing other parts yourself. This can include obtaining guidance on legal strategy for a particular issue, having documents professionally reviewed, or securing representation for a key court hearing. This model is particularly helpful for pro se litigants seeking focused legal input to strengthen their position.

At Joerika Stitt Esquire, LLC, we provide strategic guidance tailored to your chosen scope of representation, focused advocacy during agreed-upon engagements, and dedicated support to maximize your effectiveness within those parameters. Our goal is to provide you with the legal edge you need on critical issues, empowering you to navigate your divorce with greater confidence and achieve a favorable result in the areas where you need our support.

Take the First Step
Whether you choose mediation, collaborative divorce, or litigation, our firm brings the expertise, compassion, and dedication necessary to help you navigate your divorce with clarity and confidence. Schedule a Consultation Today.