About Joe Dillon

Meet Joe Dillon, MBA: an Expert Divorce Mediator Who Turns Complexity into Clarity Joe’s journey to becoming a leading expert in divorce mediation is rooted in both personal experience and rigorous academic pursuits. Professional portrait of mediator Joe Dillon seated at a conference table with a warm, reassuring smile, ready to guide you through an amicable divorce process. For compassionate support, call Equitable Mediation at (877) 732-6682 today. Joe Dillon, MBA Founder of Equitable Mediation Joe earned a master’s degree in finance and completed specialized training in negotiation and mediation at some of the world’s most prestigious institutions, including Harvard University, MIT, Northwestern University, The New Jersey Association of Professional Mediators, The Academy of Professional Family Mediators, and The Institute for Divorce Financial Analysis. As a child of divorce, he knows firsthand the damage attorney-driven litigation inflicts on families. In 2008, Joe founded Equitable Mediation Services with his partner and wife, Cheryl, to offer a more peaceful and dignified alternative. His unique blend of financial acumen, mediation expertise, and personal insight enables Joe to skillfully guide couples through complex divorce negotiations. And reach fair agreements that safeguard the family’s emotional and financial health.

9 Proven Divorce Mediation Tips and Tricks That Lead to Better Settlements

Here are a few divorce mediation tips and a divorce mediation checklist to help ensure your divorce mediation stays peaceful and on track.

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The True Cost of Divorce Mediation: More Than Just a Mediator’s Hourly Rate

Did you know a mediator's hourly rate is only 1 of 4 factors that contribute to divorce mediation costs? It's true! Learn what the others are.

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Why Choose Mediation? 10 Ways It Outperforms Traditional Divorce (With Cost Comparison)

Here's 10 advantages of mediation for divorce. Before you hire attorneys, learn why you owe it to yourself and your kids to mediate your divorce instead.

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Lump Sum Alimony: a Guide For Determining if an Alimony Buyout is Right for You

Learn what a lump sum alimony buyout is, pitfalls to avoid if you're considering one, and how to get a result that's fair to both you and your ex.

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101 Divorce Assets Checklist: Property Items Most Couples Forget to Negotiate

Did you know there are over 100 potential divorce assets? So if you have one or more items on our divorce list of assets, you may need to divide them.

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Divorce After 5 Years of Marriage: What Every Young Couple Should Know

Divorce after short marriage? Learn what to do if you want it to be fair and don't want it to be full of drama, cost a fortune or take forever to complete.

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Living Together After Divorce: a Financial and Practical Guide to Sharing Property

There are challenges and benefits of living after divorce. Learn what they are and how to know if cohabitation after divorce is a good option for you.

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Alimony in Illinois Explained: Critical Facts That Affect Your Settlement

Learn about the complex issue of Alimony - Maintenance in Illinois and the best way to resolve it.

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I Want to Divorce My Wife: Words That Maintain Respect and Cooperation

What can you do if you want a divorce but your wife doesn't? Here are some tips to help you convince your wife to cooperate and keep things peaceful.

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How to Tell Children About Divorce: Age-by-Age Advice and Support Strategies

Expert advice for how to tell kids about divorce, tips for helping children cope, and what children understand based on their age so you can spot problems.

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