Law Offices of Jonathan Merel, P.C.

It's Testimonial Tuesday! Difficult cases are the trademark of a quality firm, and complex cases are our bread and butter. We love a challenge, so whatever your situation is, bring it on!

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Oh how we love Uniquely Thursdays in Hinsdale!

Ending a marriage is never easy. But when you’ve reached the difficult decision to divorce, knowledge is power. Understanding the initial steps and key considerations can help you approach the process with confidence and clarity. Check out our latest blog for the essential information you need to get started with your Illinois divorce case:

Illinois Divorce Law 101: A Beginner's Guide Start your Illinois divorce case on the right foot. Get clarity and confidence with this guide covering what you need to take the first steps.

We had another great day in Hinsdale yesterday! We'll be back out next week, we hope to see you there!

Good morning, Chicagoland! Happy Fourth of July to everyone, enjoy the day and be safe!

What a day! In before the weekend hits, we sponsored and participated in the Annual Golf Outing! It was a beautiful day on a beautiful course, we’re grateful for the opportunity to be a part of it!

Next, we returned to Hinsdale for the first of many Uniquely Thursday events this year! We are proud to sponsor this wonderful event, and we had a blast. We can’t wait to be back out there on the 11th!

Congratulations to our 2024 Leading and Emerging Lawyers! We're thrilled to have such a great group of attorneys to represent the families of Chicagoland.

The episode is out now!

Tune in and have a happy Father’s Day, Chicagoland!

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1NZxFnn5GPsjK7CWTAKoeN?si=ED2pXat0TaeVej5t6J69jQ

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reshaping-fatherhood-the-ripple-effects-of/id351890814?i=1000659160200

Keep an eye out for the upcoming Father's Day episode of Viewpoints Radio featuring Merel Family Law Partner Bradley Kaye! Brad lends his expertise to share how the legal system has evolved to better serve parents and ultimately do what's best for children.

The episode, titled "Reshaping Fatherhood: The Ripple Effects of an Absent Father," will air this Sunday – make sure to tune in!

Keep an eye out for the upcoming Father's Day episode of Viewpoints Radio featuring Merel Family Law Partner Bradley Kaye! Brad lends his expertise to share how the legal system has evolved to better serve parents and ultimately do what's best for children.

The episode, titled "Reshaping Fatherhood: The Ripple Effects of an Absent Father," will air this Sunday – make sure to tune in!

Advocacy in Action: Our Marketing Director rang in the beginning of by volunteering with AIDS/LifeCycle in California!

AIDS/LifeCycle is a 7 day, 545-mile bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles, co-produced by and benefiting the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Los Angeles LGBT Center.

Merel Family Law is proud to support the LGBTQ+ community both in and out of the office!

This pride month, we’ve decided to do things a little differently. We don’t plan to change our social avatars and race to switch them back July 1. Instead, we’re going to continue to be fierce advocates for the LGBTQ+ community — just like we’ve always been.

We don’t want a logo change to be the only thing showing that we’re fighting for q***r families across Chicagoland, we’ll just let our record speak for itself.

Happy Pride Month, Chicago! We’ve got a few links below if you’d like to learn more about Pride and different initiatives that support the LGBTQ+ community.



Info about this year’s parade: https://buff.ly/3yFkOXD

History of Chicago Pride: https://buff.ly/4aMj4JB.

Information about The Trevor Project, a non-profit working hard to build a better, more supportive world for at-risk q***r youth: https://buff.ly/3R2B4s6

This Memorial Day, we honor and remember those who sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Their bravery will never be forgotten.

We had a great time at yesterday's Multi-Connections Luncheon! Thanks to the Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce for having us as a sponsor, and thanks to everyone who attended!

The courts don't take a spring break, and neither do we... but who says the team can't have a little fun anyway?

If you haven't heard, we would love to introduce you to the Merel Minute, our new monthly newsletter! We will be sending this out every month to keep you updated on what's new with Merel Family Law and Chicago Family Law as a whole! If you'd like to stay up to date, click to subscribe now!

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Happy Administrative Professionals' Day! In this industry – and in this office especially – no one would get a single thing done without amazing support staff. We’re so lucky to have the best team in the business ready to go to bat for you, and we’re thankful for them every day!

We’re so excited to welcome Brett Kaplan to the team today! Brett got his start in personal injury and general litigation, where he gained invaluable trial experience that he uses to capably navigate any courtroom. His passion for fiercely advocating on behalf of his clients knows no bounds. We’re happy to have him on the team!

We are so proud to have been represented at the Lake County Bar Association’s 2024 Annual Family Law Seminar by Merel Partner Annemarie Tarara! She gave a passionate presentation on Second Parent Adoption in Illinois all the way in sunny Napa, California.

Are you or someone you know having a family law issue that needs resolved? Well, we’ve got you… totally covered!

Thank you the Highland Park Chamber of Commerce for recognizing us for our 15th Anniversary at the 2024 Annual Chamber Meeting! We had a great time this morning and learned so much about what's coming up this year in our own wonderful Highland Park.

There’s been a lot of change for Merel Family Law in the past 15 years. From rapid growth and expansion of services to a full rebrand in December of 2023, things are starting to look a lot different here. That growth has helped us fight for and help even more families in Chicago, but it hasn’t made us lose its small-firm values.

Read more on our latest blog:

Happy 15th Birthday, Merel Family Law! There’s been a lot of change for Merel Family Law in the past 15 years. From rapid growth and expansion of services to a full rebrand in December of 2023, things are starting to look a lot different…

Does anyone mind if we have a Birthday Week, not just a day? No? Great.

Happy International Women's Day! Today – and every other day – we celebrate the strength and achievements of women worldwide, and we’re here to offer compassionate support and expert legal guidance in all family matters.