Alternative Strategies, Inc. is a boutique mediation practice founded by attorney Marjorie Carey Jacobs, specializing in divorce and family dispute resolution. With over 21 years of dedicated experience and more than 2,500 successful mediation sessions, the firm stands out for its compassionate, impartial, and highly personalized approach to resolving conflicts outside of court.
The practice employs a cooperative problem-solving methodology, leveraging Marjorie Jacobs’ background as a former corporate healthcare attorney and her deep knowledge of family law and financial matters. She adapts her mediation style to accommodate diverse personalities, emotional dynamics, and power imbalances, ensuring realistic and lasting solutions for individuals and families across the greater Chicagoland area, including Lake, Cook, McHenry, and DuPage counties.
Services Offered
- Mediation service
- Divorce service
- Pre-decree divorce mediation
- Post-decree divorce mediation
- Pre-nuptial agreements
- Post-nuptial agreements
- Child support mediation
- Parenting time and responsibilities mediation
- Alimony mediation
- Division of assets mediation
- College contributions mediation
- Relocation mediation
- Alternative dispute resolution for family and business conflicts
Marjorie Carey Jacobs is a member of the Mediation Council of Illinois, the American Bar Association, the Lake County Bar Association, and the Illinois State Bar Association, reflecting her commitment to professional excellence and ethical standards in mediation.
