Northbrook, Illinois 24+ years mediating

Marjorie Jacobs

Divorce Mediator

Founder · Attorney

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.

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24
Years practicing
24
Years mediating
2500
Cases mediated
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Divorce & SeparationFamily Law MediationChild Custody & VisitationChild Support DisputesMarital Property DivisionPre-Nuptial Agreements
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She prides herself on her ability to adapt to the specific needs of the individuals and their personal, emotional and financial situations. Given her significant experience, she is able to work with challenging dynamics and is able to modify her mediation style to accommodate varying personalities and perceived imbalances of power between the parties.

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.

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  • Divorce & Separation
  • Family Law Mediation
  • Child Custody & Visitation
  • Child Support Disputes