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Articles From Marie Sarantakis

Getting to the Heart of the Matter: The Role of Mediation in Divorce By Marie Sarantakis Alternative Dispute Resolution, April 2024 Divorce is an area especially well-suited to mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution such as collaborative law. 
Six Tips to Automate Your Law Practice: How to Increase Efficiency and Profitability By Marie Sarantakis Young Lawyers Division, April 2023 While time is often the most scarce resource for anyone running a law firm, examining ways to make your practice more efficient is time well spent as it can free up a substantial amount of time in the long run.
Eight Tips for Starting Your Own Law Practice By Marie Sarantakis Young Lawyers Division, April 2022 Tips to consider when starting your own law firm.
A Message From Your Editor By Marie Sarantakis Young Lawyers Division, April 2020 A note from the editor, Marie Sarantakis.
ISBA YLD Member Marie Sarantakis Interviews Leading Author and Acclaimed McHenry County Family Law Practitioner Gunnar Gitlin By Marie Sarantakis Young Lawyers Division, February 2020 Marie Sarantakis sat down with renowned author and family law practitioner Gunnar Gitlin to discuss his experiences as a divorce attorney and tips for new lawyers.
Book Review of ‘IICLE Child Support and Maintenance Calculation Guide’ by Nancy Chausow Shafer and Margaret Bennett By Marie Sarantakis Young Lawyers Division, January 2020 A review of the new IICLE handbook, 'Child Support and Maintenance Calculation Guide.'
Alleging and defending dissipation: Cheating, gambling, and jet-setting—oh my! By Marie Sarantakis Family Law, September 2018 When allocating spouses’ property under 750 ILCS 5/503 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, courts are to assess whether a spouse engaged in the dissipation of marital assets.

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