Practice Areas

At MJ Legal Studio, LLC, we understand that legal issues related to children and families can be complex and emotionally charged. That's why we're here to help. With over 15 years of experience, Marielisa will provide you the quality and dedicated legal representation you need in the areas of family law, collaborative divorce, mediation, DCFS defense, and supporting small businesses with their legal needs. You can trust us to provide compassionate and effective legal representation. Let us help you navigate this difficult time and achieve the best possible outcome for you your family.

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Family Law

At our law firm, we specialize in family cases in Kane, Kendall, Will, and DuPage Counties. Our services include uncontested and contested divorces or separations, and child-related issues for unmarried couples, such as parenting plans and child support. Additionally, Marielisa is experienced in adoptions, DCFS adoptions, guardianships of minors and of disabled adults, orders of protection, and post-divorce issues. We offer both traditional full-service representation, as well as unbundled services for all of these areas. During your consultation, Marielisa will discuss all available options with you.

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Collaborative Divorce

Collaborative Divorce is a process where both parties work together as a team with their attorneys and other professionals as needed, all as a team, to reach a mutually beneficial agreement. The parties make a commitment to not be court involved, and resolve their disputes through the collaborative process. Marielisa is a trained collaborative professional, certified by Collaborative Divorce Illinois. Please call us for a consultation to discuss this great opportunity!

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Mediation

Marielisa is a a Mediator and has obtained the 40 hour Mediation Training offered by the Illinois Bar Association for this purpose. Mediation is an affordable way to resolve your disputes with your partner in an amicable way, without having to litigate the issues in court. It is different than the collaborative process, and Marielisa can eplained all your options in detail during your consultation.

DCFS Defense

If you're dealing with DCFS involvement, it can be a very stressful time. That's why it's important to have an experienced attorney who can provide you with the best representation possible. Marielisa help you during the investigation phase, the appeal phase, or if your family becomes court-involved. She can also guide you in situations where DCFS might become involved to help you prevent being indicated by DCFS or having your children removed. Contact us for a consultation and Marielisa can provide you with all the details. Both full representation and unbundled services are available for this practice area.

Small Business Support

As a small business owner, you can benefit from having the support of a trusted attorney like Marielisa to provide you legal advice and guidance on a variety of issues, such as contracts, business formation, negotiations, legal disputes. Marielisa can help your small businesses avoid legal pitfalls and protect their interests. Marielisa offers monthly payment options for small business, as well as unbundled services, and traditional hourly rate. Please call us for more details.