A Clear Path Forward — For You and the People You Love

Chicagoland Divorce & Estate Plan Attorney

Joerika Stitt, Esq.

Licensed Attorney ○ Certified Mediator ○ Certified Collaborative Divorce Attorney ○ Social Worker (MSW)

Whether you are facing divorce, planning for your family’s future, or making decisions that affect the people you love, Attorney Joerika Stitt helps you understand your options, protect what matters most, and move forward with confidence.

Our Services

  • Amicable Divorce & Separation

    Ending a marriage doesn't have to mean a courtroom battle. The firm focuses on resolution — helping you and your spouse move forward with dignity, clarity, and as little conflict as possible. Whichever path fits your situation, you'll have a steady, experienced guide who keeps things calm and focused on what comes next.

    • Uncontested Divorce — An efficient, dignified path to your next chapter. When you and your spouse already agree, the firm streamlines the legal process so you save time and stress and keep control of your future, while every legal requirement is handled with care and precision.

    • Divorce Mediation — Resolve your divorce with dignity and autonomy. As a neutral, certified mediator, Attorney Stitt guides productive conversations that help you reach lasting agreements on parenting, support, and property — without the conflict of a courtroom battle.

    • Collaborative Divorce — A team-based, no-court approach to uncoupling. Attorney Stitt works alongside financial and mental health professionals to protect your family's long-term well-being and build solutions that work for everyone involved.

    • Divorce Coaching — Steady, informed support through every stage of divorce. Separate from the firm's legal services, Attorney Stitt's private coaching practice helps you prepare emotionally and practically — before, during, or after — drawing on her background as a social worker and family law attorney. One-to-one, confidential, and available virtually. (Coaching is educational and supportive, not legal advice.)

  • Estate Planning & Probate

    Protecting the people you love means planning ahead — and having a steady hand when the time comes. From building your plan to settling a loved one's estate, Attorney Stitt personally handles the details so your family is cared for and clear on what comes next.

    • Estate Planning — Keep control of your decisions and spare your family uncertainty. Attorney Stitt personally drafts and customizes wills, trusts, financial and healthcare powers of attorney, and guardianship designations for parents of minor children — so your wishes are clearly documented and sound under Illinois law, whether you're planning for the first time or updating after a marriage, a new child, or a change in your finances.

    • Uncontested Probate — Compassionate guidance through settling a loved one's estate. When the heirs and beneficiaries are in agreement, Attorney Stitt guides executors, administrators, and families through the Illinois probate process from start to finish — handling the petitions, notices, and court steps so the estate is settled properly and your family can focus on healing rather than paperwork.

  • Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements

    Prenuptial Agreements
    Tailored protection before you marry. A prenuptial agreement isn't about expecting the worst — it's about starting your marriage with honesty, clarity, and a shared understanding of what's yours, what's theirs, and what you'll build together. Whether you have significant or complex assets, own a business, are bringing children from a prior relationship into your marriage, or simply want experienced counsel protecting your interests, Attorney Stitt personally drafts, negotiates, and customizes an agreement that's fair, fully disclosed, and built to hold up under Illinois law — guiding you from the first draft through final signing.

    Postnuptial Agreements
    Protection and clarity, after you've said "I do." Life rarely stands still — a business launches, an inheritance arrives, finances grow more complex, or you simply want the peace of mind a clear agreement brings. A postnuptial agreement lets you and your spouse define together how property and support would be handled, in a fair, fully disclosed agreement designed to hold up under Illinois law. Attorney Stitt personally drafts and customizes yours, with each spouse encouraged to have independent review — so the agreement protects you both and reinforces the trust you've built.

  • Parentage, Adoption & Surrogacy

    Family takes many forms, and every one deserves the security of a strong legal foundation. Whether you're establishing your rights as a parent, welcoming a child through adoption, or growing your family through surrogacy, Attorney Stitt handles the steps that make your family legally secure — thoughtfully, and with care for everyone involved.

    • Parentage — Securing your legal relationship with your child. For unmarried parents, LGBTQ+ families, and anyone establishing or protecting a parent-child relationship, Attorney Stitt handles parentage actions and judgments — confirming your rights and responsibilities so your bond with your child is recognized and secure.

    • Adoption — Making your family legal and permanent. Whether you're adopting a child, formalizing a stepparent or second-parent relationship, or welcoming a relative into your home, Attorney Stitt guides you through the Illinois adoption process — handling the petitions, consents, and court steps so your parent-child bond is fully protected under the law.

    • Surrogacy & Assisted Reproduction — Building your family with confidence. Illinois is one of the most surrogacy-friendly states in the country, and a strong legal foundation makes all the difference. Attorney Stitt drafts and reviews gestational surrogacy and donor agreements and secures the parentage orders that protect your growing family, guiding intended parents and surrogates through each step.

  • Self-Guided: My Illinois Court Navigator™

    For those ready to move forward on their own terms, My Illinois Court Navigator™ provides attorney-prepared, court-ready documents for people who have reached agreement and simply need their paperwork done right. Every plan is personally reviewed and approved by Attorney Stitt before delivery, so you move through the court system informed, confident, and in control — without the commitment of full representation.

    • My Family Court Navigator™ — Attorney-prepared, court-ready divorce documents for couples who have already reached agreement and simply need their paperwork done right. Every plan is personally reviewed and approved by Attorney Stitt before delivery, with tiered options to fit your situation. Available statewide across Illinois.

    • My Prenuptial Agreement Navigator™ — A professionally drafted Illinois prenuptial agreement and Schedule A financial disclosure, personally reviewed by Attorney Stitt and delivered within 24 to 48 business hours. A streamlined, self-guided path for couples who know what they want — no consultation required to get started.

A Practice Grounded in Strategy and Real-World Experience

You've been searching for the right attorney — someone who will listen, understand, and work hard for you and your family. You've found her. When you're ready to take the first step, schedule your consultation and let's get started.

Before becoming an attorney, Joerika Stitt spent nearly a decade working inside complex family systems as a social worker. That experience shapes everything about how this firm works: she listens first, explains things in plain language, and meets you where you are — then brings the legal skill to back it up. The result is guidance that feels human, and agreements built to work in real life, not just on paper.

A licensed Illinois attorney, certified mediator, and collaborative law attorney, Joerika built her practice for people who want to be heard and helped — not handed off. Whether you're facing a divorce, planning for your family's future, or somewhere in between, you'll have a steady guide who treats your situation with the care and attention it deserves.

  • "Attorney Stitt was very professional and knowledgeable. She answered all of my questions and kept me well informed during the process of getting my divorce."


    Darlene, February 17, 2022 (Divorce)

  • "Attorney Stitt is very professional and provided me very helpful legal advice. She took personal time to assist me with a complex case. I highly recommend her as a family attorney."


    Kelli – Divorce Client

  • "From contract drafting to regulatory compliance, Attorney Stitt protected our interests with precision and care. Her responsiveness and clarity gave us real confidence."


    Maurice Jr., Fund Manager, December 17, 2024 (Small Business)

  • "Attorney Stitt made sure I felt prepared and positive on court days. She explained everything clearly and delivered the exact outcome I hoped for. Fair, thorough, and supportive."

    Anonymous Order of Protection, March 31, 2025

  • "She really helps to me for win an unemployment appeal. She is very kindly, supportive, and professional. I really appreciate her many advices and encouraging me. She is a best attorney."

    Yumi, August 19, 2024 (Unemployment Appeal)

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If you are navigating a legal transition, you do not have to do it alone. The firm provides clear information, structured guidance, and support tailored to your situation. Reach out to learn how we may be able to help.