Family Law Websites

Steven N. Peskind is a family law attorney with over 35 years of experience. Inspired by his father's example, he strives to combine kindness with professional effectiveness. He studied literature and philosophy at Tulane University and later attended DePaul University for law school. He credits several mentors with shaping his career, including Susan Loggans, Lynne Z. Gold-Bikin, Stephen Kolodny, Monroe Inker, Anita Ventrelli, H. Joseph Gitlin, and Mark Caldwell. He emphasizes lifelong learning, continuous improvement (Kaizen), and a positive mental attitude as keys to success. He has written five books on family law and serves on the faculty of the Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute.

Raiford Dalton Palmer is an Illinois divorce attorney, best-selling author, and entrepreneur. For nearly thirty years, he has represented clients in divorces involving significant wealth, business interests, and complex assets. He leads STG Divorce Law, a Chicagoland family law firm, and is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He wrote I Just Want This Done, a practical guide to divorce, and hosts a podcast that gives listeners straight answers about the process. He also founded WinningLawyers, a growth program for law firm owners, and DivorceJobs.com, a hiring platform for the divorce law industry. Before law school, he caddied, detailed cars, worked in a factory, and ran a hot dog stand on a pontoon boat. Today he sails, surfs, skis, and collects model trains.