Raiford Dalton Palmer

You are getting divorced, and you want to save your kids, your money, and your sanity. We understand your needs. We help smart, successful people get divorced efficiently while helping stay sane during tough times. Satisfied clients have referred us to friends and family since 1994.

I'm a divorce lawyer with over 20 years of experience. My bestselling divorce guide, I Just Want This Done, has received rave reviews on Amazon.com and in the media.

My law firm, STG Divorce Law, has been in business over 25 years. Our firm has a large team of skilled and empathetic divorce lawyers. We solve simple and complex divorce cases in the Chicagoland area, both by negotiation and by litigation in court if necessary.

Contact me so we can help you now.

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Family Law

Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

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  Retainer required for hourly billed cases. Fixed fees available. $300 one hour initial consultation.

Illinois

Since 1994

U.S. Supreme Court

Since 2007

Fellow

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

2014 - Current

Mediator

Association for Conflict Resolution

2011 - Current

Fellow

Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois

2007 - Current

Fellow

International Association of Collaborative Professionals

2007 - Current

Loyola University Chicago School of Law

J.D | Law

1991 - 1994

University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign

B.A. (1991) | Political Science/Prelaw

1987 - 1991

Activities: Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternity

Leading Lawyer, Family Law

Leading Lawyers Network

2022

Leading Lawyer - Family Law in Illinois.

SuperLawyer - Family Law

SuperLawyers

2022

SuperLawyer in Family Law - Illinois. Mr. Palmer has been named a SuperLawyer in Illinois Family law every year since 2016. Only the top 5% of attorneys in family law are selected as SuperLawyers.

Leading Lawyer, Family Law

Leading Lawyers Network

2019

Selected by peers as a Leading Lawyer in Family Law again for 2019.

SuperLawyer in Family Law, 2019

Superlawyers

2019

Named a SuperLawyer in Family Law again! Peer-selected process. Top family law attorney in the State of Illinois.

Pro Bono Service Award

DuPage Bar Legal Aid Service

2013

Illinois State Bar

Member

Current

American Bar Association

Member

Current

DuPage County Bar Association

Member

Current

Chicago Bar Association

Member

Current

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Fellow

2014 - Current

I Just Want This Done - How Smart, Successful People Get Divorced Without Losing Their Kids, Money and Minds

E. James Publishing Co., Inc.

July 17, 2021

Child Support and Maintenance, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education Family Law Conference

May 18, 2017

Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education

Presentation to divorce attorneys and judges regarding the amended Illinois child support and maintenance laws.

Authentication of Electronic Evidence, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers/IICLE President's Day Conference

February 18, 2019

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers/Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education

Seminar presented to attorneys and judges regarding the techniques to authenticate and offer into evidence electronic evidentiary items such as social media posts, text messages, and electronic photos.

Relocation of Children, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers/IICLE Columbus Day Conference, Oak Brook, IL

October 12, 2020

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers/Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education

Seminar presented to judges and attorneys regarding the law governing relocation of minor children and custody/visitation in Illinois.

Collaborative Practice Lawyer

Collaborative Divorce Illinois

Mediator

Center for Conflict Resolution

Q. Can mother with sole custody residing in separate state from the father,180 miles away, move to a state further away?

April 15, 2022

A: This depends largely on the terms of your divorce or parentage judgment. The parenting judgment should state who has parental responsibilities (custody) and how parenting time (visitation) is handled. It should also contain terms about relocation - moving the child over 25 miles from their location when the judgment was entered. If no terms are in the judgment, the law set forth in 750 ILCS 5/609.2 will govern relocation of the child. Generally speaking, if the other parent has left the state, it should be easier for you to relocate with the child.