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Marjorie Jacobs

Founder

“Divorce Mediator”

Northbrook, Illinois
25+Years Exp
2500Cases Resolved

Core Practice Areas

6 Verticals
✓Family Law Mediation
✓Divorce & Separation
✓Child Custody & Visitation
✓Child Support Disputes
✓Marital Property Division
✓Pre-Nuptial Agreements
✓Certified Neutral
✓Court-Approved ADR

About & Mediation Philosophy

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Marjorie Jacobs is the founder of Alternative Strategies, Inc, a boutique practice specializing in all aspects of divorce mediation she created in 2001. Marjorie, a former corporate healthcare attorney whose work included developing alternative dispute resolution programs for hospitals and healthcare organizations, now specializes in all aspects of alternative divorce options, including but not limited to, pre-decree, post-decree, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial, child support, parenting time and responsibilities, maintenance/alimony, division of assets, college contributions and relocation. Marjorie has conducted over 2,500 mediation sessions and is a respected mediator who combines her interpersonal skills with her knowledge of family law and financial acumen, allowing parties to achieve a lasting resolution.

Credentials & Institutional Standing

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Attorney

Education

Washington University in St. Louis School of Law

J.D./M.H.A. · Law and Healthcare Administration

Class of 1986

Work History

1 Position

Founder

Alternative Strategies, Inc.

2001 – Present

Boutique practice specializing in all aspects of divorce mediation.

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