Navigate Your Divorce or Family Law Matter with Confidence: The Roadmap Planning Session
We offer a free 15-minute introductory call to potential clients.
However, most individuals seeking our assistance have numerous questions and require more than a brief phone conversation. To effectively introduce you to our approach and address your divorce, parenting, or family law concerns, we provide a comprehensive Roadmap Planning Session with Erin via Zoom.
Schedule your free 15-minute call or paid consultation directly with a family law attorney and mediator licensed in Illinois.
When Facing Divorce or Parenting Issues, These Questions Often Arise:
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Where do I currently stand?
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What future do I envision?
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What steps will get me there?
At Birt Family Law, our Roadmap Planning Session is specifically designed to help you find answers to these crucial questions. This session offers a clear path forward, tailored to your unique circumstances, values, and goals.
We help clients across Illinois—including DuPage, Kane, Will, and surrounding counties—find clarity and confidence before making important legal decisions.
Hear What Our Clients Say:
"The session provided exactly what I needed—a clear strategy and valuable insights. For the first time, I felt I received more value than I paid for; I got to choose my own path based on my needs and budget."
"Your guidance not only clarified my goals but also empowered me to approach my situation with newfound confidence."
"The combination of having my questions answered and feeling genuine understanding is something I truly appreciate. Thank you for your compassion."
What is the Roadmap Planning Session?
The Roadmap Planning Session is a comprehensive, objective meeting designed to help you understand your current situation, identify your future goals, and craft a personalized plan to achieve them. This session goes beyond typical legal "consultations" by offering unbiased advice with your best interests at heart. It's ideal for clients seeking flat-fee divorce services or mediation in Illinois.
Why It Stands Out:
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Impartial Advice: Erin does not represent either parent during this meeting, ensuring that the time together is dedicated solely to providing you with the best possible guidance for your family.
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Tailored to You: The session focuses on your individual needs, ensuring that the plan we develop aligns with your core values and what matters most to you.
How Does the Session Work?
Session Length: This in-depth session typically lasts one hour, with flexibility depending on your situation.
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Understanding Your Position: Prior to the session, you'll complete a form detailing your circumstances. During the session, we'll discuss your current situation, address your questions, and provide clear explanations of your options, possibly referencing how similar cases have been handled.
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Exploring Your Options: We'll examine the different paths available to you, discussing whether you need mediation, legal representation, expert guidance, and how to choose the right family law path and professional support.
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Aligning with Your Values: We'll delve into the principles and beliefs that guide your decision-making, ensuring that the plan we create is not only strategic but also true to your values.
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Creating Your Roadmap: Finally, we'll consolidate everything into a detailed, actionable plan, allowing you to choose your personal roadmap to achieve your goals.
Why We Start with a Planning Session (and Not a Flat Fee Quote)
We understand many couples are eager to move forward efficiently and cost-effectively. The planning session is a key step to make that possible—it ensures we have the right structure in place, identifies any potential roadblocks early, and helps you avoid unnecessary legal costs down the line.
Flat fees are only fair and accurate once we understand what's involved. This session prevents you from being overcharged—or undercharged and later hit with add-ons or delays. It allows us to tailor your flat-fee quote based on:
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The complexity of your parenting or financial situation
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Whether both of you are aligned or have unresolved concerns
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The level of support and professional services you actually need
This is the session that makes everything else more efficient, affordable, and productive.
If you're searching for cost-effective divorce help in Illinois, this session is your gateway to structured support and clear guidance.
What Does It Cost? (Divorce Consultation Cost Illinois)
Most clients choose our standard 1-hour Roadmap Planning Session, which is currently offered for $400. This session includes pre-meeting preparation, up to 60 minutes of dedicated guidance via Zoom, and a customized follow-up roadmap to help you confidently take the next steps.
If your marital estate exceeds $500,000 or involves more complex parenting or financial considerations, we may recommend additional time and fees. These options will be discussed after our initial review of your submitted information and goals.
The fee can be paid by credit card or ClientCredit + Affirm to confirm your appointment. Upon scheduling, our office will send you a payment link via email, and the payment link is also available here. Once the full payment is processed and confirmed by our firm, and our requested e-forms are completed by you, our office will share the Zoom details with you.
Our friendly staff members are also available to help you with Zoom or payment prior to the meeting. Karen would be happy to spend 15 minutes performing a test Zoom call, and you can find more information about Zoom here.
What to Expect at the Roadmap Planning Session
During our time together, we may discuss any of the following:
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Your reasons for seeking our help, major concerns, and desired outcomes.
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The fact that over 90% of our clients reach satisfactory settlements without court involvement.
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The roles of our team and how they can assist you in achieving your goals and maintaining communication.
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The unique tools we use to help you understand your case and its status.
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How your finances and other personal details can remain confidential.
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Strategies to minimize your legal fees and how they are estimated.
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The process of drafting final agreements and filing them with the court.
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How out-of-court settlements become binding and enforceable.
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Specific questions you have about your situation.
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The next steps and timing for starting our work together.
We look forward to scheduling your planning session and learning more about you and your goals. Please feel free to contact us to schedule or learn more at (630) 891-2478. All inquiries are held confidential.
Schedule Your Divorce Planning Session in Illinois
If you're ready to take control of your future with a clear and strategic plan, our Roadmap Planning Session is the perfect starting point. Contact us today to schedule your session and take the first step toward a secure and empowered future.
