You are getting divorced, and you want to save your kids, your money, and your sanity. We understand your needs. We help smart, successful people get divorced efficiently while helping stay sane during tough times. Satisfied clients have referred us to friends and family since 1994.
I'm a divorce lawyer with over 20 years of experience. My bestselling divorce guide, I Just Want This Done, has received rave reviews on Amazon.com and in the media.
My law firm, STG Divorce Law, has been in business over 25 years. Our firm has a large team of skilled and empathetic divorce lawyers. We solve simple and complex divorce cases in the Chicagoland area, both by negotiation and by litigation in court if necessary.
Contact me so we can help you now.
- Loyola University Chicago School of Law
- J.D. (1994) | Law
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- University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
- B.A. (1991) | Political Science/Prelaw
- Activities: Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity
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- Managing Shareholder, COO, Mediator
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- Momkus McCluskey, LLC
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- Angelina & Palmer, P.C.
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- Senior Associate
- Angelina & Garelli
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- Coach, Mock Trial Team
- Lewis University
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- Momkus Ozog & McCluskey
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- Wm. J. Sneckenberg & Associates
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- A Parent’s Guide To Who Pays for College In Divorce In Illinois
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- Navigating Cohabitation – An Essential Guide To Cohabitation and Cohabitation Agreements In Illinois
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- The Truth About Filing For Divorce First
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- Relocation of Children, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers/IICLE Columbus Day Conference
- Seminar presented to judges and attorneys regarding the law governing relocation of minor children and custody/visitation in Illinois.
- Authentication of Electronic Evidence, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers/IICLE President's Day Conference
- Seminar presented to attorneys and judges regarding the techniques to authenticate and offer into evidence electronic evidentiary items such as social media posts, text messages, and electronic photos.
- Child Support and Maintenance, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education Family Law Conference
- Presentation to divorce attorneys and judges regarding the amended Illinois child support and maintenance laws.
- Pretrial Litigation Tips and Tactics, McHenry County Bar Association Family Law Committee
- Motions to Vacate Judgments, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- Mediator
- Center for Conflict Resolution
- Collaborative Practice Lawyer
- Collaborative Divorce Illinois
- Super Lawyer - Family Law
- SuperLawyers
- 2016-2023, Mr. Palmer has been named a SuperLawyer in Illinois Family law every year since 2016. Only the top 5% of attorneys in family law are selected as SuperLawyers.
- 10.0 Superb Rating
- Avvo
- Leading Lawyer, Family Law
- Leading Lawyers Network
- 2015-2022
- American Bar Association
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- DuPage County Bar Association
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- Chicago Bar Association
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- Will County Bar Association
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- Illinois State Bar Association
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- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
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- Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois
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- International Association of Collaborative Professionals
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- Illinois
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- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Retainer required for hourly billed cases. Fixed fees available. $300 one hour initial consultation.
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- English: Spoken, Written
- Q. Can mother with sole custody residing in separate state from the father,180 miles away, move to a state further away?
- A: This depends largely on the terms of your divorce or parentage judgment. The parenting judgment should state who has parental responsibilities (custody) and how parenting time (visitation) is handled. It should also contain terms about relocation - moving the child over 25 miles from their location when the judgment was entered. If no terms are in the judgment, the law set forth in 750 ILCS 5/609.2 will govern relocation of the child. Generally speaking, if the other parent has left the state, it should be easier for you to relocate with the child.
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