Lunch & a Divorce Lawyer
Leading Chicago divorce lawyer Peter Olson is joined by experts to discuss 'how to' approach your potential divorce, mental health issues, child-related matters, and even using a divorce crisis to make your marriage better. You'll be equipped to transform your family for literally generations in each monthly episode. Learn more @ familylawchicago.com.
Episodes
36 episodes
Protect the Embroyos with Attorney Tiffany Horstein
This month we discuss 'how to' grow your family by means other than traditional sexual intercourse with Tiffany Horstein, an attorney focused on assisted reproductive technology. It's a super, interesting discussion on both the cutting-edge...
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34:10
✊🏾✊🏾 Tales from Divorce Court....#FightThePower, State Child Support Collection Cases ✊✊
There are few graver financial threats than facing a State of Illinois (HFS) child support case filed FOR or AGAINST you. I'm gonna whisper this...it's kind of a racket (shhhh!). Checkout the episode to learn about the risks in using the State ...
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21:57
💍💍Gimme the Papers....I'll Sign Your PRE-NUP: A Conversation with Northbrook Divorce & Injury Lawyer Mark Schondorf 👩❤️👨👩❤️👨
So what is a pre-marital agreement? Who needs one? And, when should it be prepared? Oh, and when might a pre-nup be INVALIDATED by a divorce court. I talk pre-nups, business counseling, the Chicago food scene, Ravinia and more with Northbrook A...
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Episode 34
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45:48
👵🏻👵🏻Tales from Divorce Court...Visitation for Non-Parents (That's YOU Grandma!) 👵🏿👵🏿
Do you want protected time with your sibling or grandchild? It's 100% provided for in Illinois law, but, it's a lot harder than you may think. Checkout the episode.
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18:47
💵💵 Gen X Wealth Building, Protecting YOUR College Student, the Windy City Smokeout, & More with Phil Telpner, Owner: Breakout Private Wealth 💰💰
Phil & I discuss Gen X money matters: kids, college, careers, and aging parents (PS: Both of us are Gen Xers). Plus, the unique challenges faced by divorcing woman, Chicago BBQ and...Wall Street Week with Louis Rukeys...
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Episode 32
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43:33
👶🏼👶🏼👶🏼 Tales from Divorce Court...Change Custody/Change a Kid's FUTURE 📖📖📖
Making a major change in a child's environment can dramatically change her/his life...FOREVER. Modifying custody and which parent is the 'majority time' parent is a big move; high risk/high reward. In this episode I share some ...
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Episode 31
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19:37
Talkin' Car Crashes (Not Accidents), STDs & More with Chicago Injury Attorney Stephen Hoffman
Stephen and I discuss what TO do and what NOT to do when you're in a crash...there are NO accidents. Plus, how to divide an injury settlement as Marital Property. And, can you sue your partner for giving you Gonorrhea?Find out m...
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Episode 29
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45:09
Taking the 5th & Family Law with Criminal/Family Law Attorney Lindsay Coleman
Lindsay and I discuss the major areas of overlap between criminal and family law...Orders of Protection, Contempt of Court, Visitation Abuse and more! Plus, when should you invoke your 5th Amendment right to remain silent?Find out m...
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Episode 28
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42:41
Solve YOUR Student Loan Crisis with Bankruptcy Lawyer Daniel Winter (a/k/a The Debt Doctor)
There are a lot of options these days to assist you with that student loan debt. Sort through the NOISE with my friend, Attorney Dan Winter. https://bankruptcylawc...
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Episode 28
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41:45
📣📣📣 Tales from Divorce Court...the Disappearing Dad 📖📖📖
Ten years after a divorce, fathers will be entirely absent from the lives of almost 2/3s of children's lives. Probably not God's plan, but, I'm just reporting the facts on those facts...REAL WORLD.So, what's the best way to 'handle' thi...
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Episode 27
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23:48
Build Your Personal Divorcee Community with author Erin Dullaghan Jones
People are suffering and lonely these days....and it's the worst if you're in the midst of HARD life circumstances (finances, health, relationships). Erin wrote and founded Divorcee Dish in early 2022, which was inspired by her own divorc...
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Episode 26
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41:43
🗣️🗣️ Tales from Divorce Court....Lock Him/Her Up (Family Law Edition) 📖📖
It's pretty hard to get arrested in family law but NOT impossible. Learn: --How to get someone arrested.--How to avoid being arrested (in family law). I have GOT some stories. The threat of arrest is a bi...
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30:08
Transform Your Step-Parenting Chaos with Maria Natapov, Stepparenting Coach
This month we talk to Maria Natapov, Stepparenting Coach with Synergistic Stepparenting. Didn't expect to be a step-parent? It’s time to gain clarity about your role, define boundaries, and improve communication so that everyone feels heard...
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Episode 24
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52:52
📖📖 Tales from Divorce Court...Moving the Kids to Florida (the RIGHT way) 📖📖
Here's how to relocate with your kids the RIGHT way. Or, how to defend AGAINST the move.
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Episode 23
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21:36
Value a Business Asset RIGHT in your Divorce with David E. Amiss (CPA, CVA)
This month we talk to David Amiss who assists attorneys, business owners, and other professionals in determining the value of a company or interest. David is a Partner at Carr, Riggs & Ingram CPA and Advisors LLC in Raleigh, NC. He stri...
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Episode 22
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39:33
Do Hiring Right From the Start....(plus how to work with your spouse : ) with Employment Lawyer Amy Cramer
Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to another exciting episode of "Lunch and a Divorce Lawyer." Today we have a fantastic episode lined up for you. We're diving into the intriguing world of employment law, a topic that has intrigued me ever since m...
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Episode 21
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40:04
Tales from Divorce Court...."The Old Grab and Run"
Welcome to a new monthly segment – "Tales from Divorce Courts." Sounds chilling, doesn't it? Sometimes it truly is. Join me as we delve into the intriguing world of divorce court experiences, drawn from over two decades of working within Ch...
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Episode 20
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21:12
Buy Your Chicago Bungalow with Realtor Kate McClelland (she's moved a LOT herself!)
In today's episode, we have a special guest, Kate McClelland, a broker with Compass Real Estate, based on the Northwest side of Chicago. Kate has an incredible background in real estate, shaped by her personal journey and years of experie...
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Episode 19
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38:25
Embrace Compassion: A Conversation with Andy Heller, Author of ''Take the High Road"
Today, we have a special guest, Andy Heller a businessman and author of "Take the High Road: Divorce with Compassion for Yourself and Your Family." In this episode, Andy shares the backstory of how his book came into existence and the inspirati...
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Episode 18
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35:12
Discover the Warning Signs of Child Substance Abuse with Counselor Richard Capriola
This month we have as a guest Richard Capriola, Mental Health and Addictions Counselor and author of the book, ''The Addicted Child'', Appearance Guide to Adolescent Substance Abuse. In this episode we're going to talk about some details to obs...
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Episode 17
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31:05
Lets Talk Marriage-Based Immigration with Evanston Immigration Lawyer Alen Takhsh
This month we learn about Alen's personal journey to the U.S. and how he serves people like him. His practice is devoted to understanding his clients’ aspirations, and he is fully committed to seeing that their dreams of legally living, s...
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Episode 16
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34:10
Divorce Deconstructed: Preliminary Decisions with Attorney Peter Olson
6 questions you need to answer for yourself BEFORE filing for divorce.
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Episode 15
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16:21
Learn a Holistic Approach to Divorce Mortgage Planning with Tami Wollensak
Tami Wollensak, a 25+ year veteran of the mortgage industry, has experience working in multiple roles and facets of the industry. She has discovered her true passion in helping divorcing individuals navigate their home equity solutions while go...
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Episode 14
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39:22
She's Your Penta-lingual (5 languages) Oak Park Realtor, Adriana Laura Cook
This month we talk real estate with Broker Adriana Laura Cook. Adriana shares how she creates an atmosphere of comfort with her clients, plus, she gives very AUTHENTIC counsel concerning how she handled her own family law 'situation'. L...
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