Raiford Dalton Palmer, J.D., AAML is a long-time Illinois family law attorney and managing shareholder of STG Divorce Law based in Chicagoland where he focuses on complex divorce cases, especially those involving high net worth individuals. His work includes collaborative divorce, mediation, child custody, and post-divorce matters, as well as premarital and post-marital agreements. He has successfully won multiple jury and bench trials and managed numerous successful arbitrations and mediations. Raiford has also argued an appeal before the Illinois Appellate Court. A multi-year winner of client service awards from Avvo.com as well as a multiple awardee of the SuperLawyer and LeadingLawyer designation for family law in Illinois, he is a frequent lecturer on Illinois divorce law and law firm management topics. Raiford is also a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois.
Having worked with 100,000+ women all around the world, I have seen firsthand how an entrepreneur's marriage can make or break their business. Divorce can be the worst financial crisis a business owner has ever endured, or it can be the beginning of a new season in life. Raif Palmer teaches women and men how to respectfully part ways from their spouse with as much money, dignity, and self-respect intact as possible. I highly recommend I Just Want This Done to any entrepreneur considering a divorce. -Danielle Canty, Co-Founder & President, BossBabe I have settled numerous divorce cases with Raif over the last fifteen years. I am both a lawyer and a licensed counselor, and I can tell you that Raif's approach to resolving divorce cases is top-notch. This book contains tons of useful tips and advice that is honest, practical, and will save you money, time, and aggravation. If you are thinking of getting divorced, or if you are in the middle of a divorce-get this book.You'll be glad you did. -James J. Lenahan, J.D., The Law Offices of James Lenahan I found Raif's book of special value to me and my podcast audience, The Luxury of Self Care because it provides realistic advice to anyone considering or involved in divorce. As a child of divorce myself, I know the damage that can be harmful to children without the intention. As I approach my own marriage, I found Raif's point of view insightful on many aspects, from years in his professional practice, to his own personal failed marriage vs. his current successful one. We can all learn from our mistakes and years of experience. I found I Just Want This Done helps divorcing couples peacefully, respectfully separate without wasting time, money, or energy. I recommend everyone considering divorce read it and take Raif's unique advice to heart, I know I did. -Ahnastasia Albert, Host, The Luxury of Self Care Podcast I Just Want this Done is a book that should be read by any sophisticated person wanting insights regarding how to work with their lawyer, how to understand the rules of the game and how to best make emotionally intelligent decisions in this most difficult time of your life. I cannot recommend Raif's book more strongly! -Gunnar J. Gitlin, J.D., AAML, Principal, Gitlin Law Firm, Author, Gitlin on Divorce Raif wrote a book on divorce that needed to be written. It is insightful, smart and candid. I will be giving a copy to all my divorce clients. -Ryan Kalamaya, J.D., Shareholder of Kalamaya - Gosha, Aspen, CO