Clients often ask how the mediation process works. While explaining how the mediation process should proceed and discussing all obligations and responsibilities, the attorney’s aim is to maintain a neutral position. All sides are encouraged to start by providing a clear picture of exactly where they stand. Areas of disagreement can then be clarified, and…

Getting a divorce is a notoriously messy process even when the split is amicable. If you’re in the process of getting divorced, you may be wondering whether you need a divorce lawyer. The answer to that question will depend on many personal factors but here are 7 reasons in favor of hiring a divorce lawyer.…

The trust attorneys at Granholm & Gynac can advise you on whether it makes sense to establish a trust as a part of your estate plan. Call today for help.

Whether or not you need a lawyer to help you draft a will depends on the nature and complexity of your assets. When preparing a will, it is important for you to meet basic procedural requirements, such as making witnesses sign the necessary documents. With some careful reading and research, it is possible to draft…

For anyone who is looking to expand their own family, adoption can be an amazing way to achieve this goal. However, this process can be a difficult and long process. Due to this fact, it is important to have the best team by your side in order to lend a helping hand throughout this challenging…

There are a few reasons why it makes sense to hire an estate planning attorney. One is the amount of assets the deceased may have had. These further increases if they owned a business at the time of their death. Another is that if there are children in the family an estate planning attorney will…

Navigating child support issues can be challenging, but a skilled child support attorney can be your best ally. Call Granholm & Gynac for help today.

Family law is a complex and often frustrating topic for normal people. In this side of the law, many people seek help from the first firm they come across—and if this is the first one you’ve come across, you’re in luck. Ms. Granholm and Mr. Gynac have a combined legal experience of over 20 years…

Granholm & Gynac family law attorney’s have put together this list of things you should know about divorce law in Illinois. Illinois Is Now “No-Fault” If you’re looking for a fault to give you more leverage during a divorce, you’ll find that Illinois is now a no-fault state. Since 2016, no one has been able to…