Mediator Resume

Partner at Taradash Given, P.C. known for detailed, compassionate and highly organized approach to family law.

Taradash Given - Partner

Attorney

Partner, Taradash Given, 2014-Present.

Experienced litigator with 13 years of family law experience who has seen the cost and consequences of court. Draws on experience in the courtroom as a mediator by structuring mediation sessions to systematically craft an ideal parenting plan and division of assets.

Served as mediator in range of cases including attorney-assisted high net worth cases to "kitchen table agreement" cases where the parties have worked out majority of terms on their own. Appreciates the cost and times savings that mediation brings and enjoys creating a streamlined system that helps clients work through their divorce quickly.

-Customized parenting schedule, including for non-traditional work schedules -Determining reimbursement for non-marital contributions to estate -Calculation of child support and maintenance for variable incomes -Division of retirement accounts -Terms related to refinance of marital residence -Nesting agreements

Serves as project manager to organize mediation into an efficient and streamlined process. Provides structure and agenda to conversations and assigns "homework" before and after each session to ensure time is utilized effectively. Runs child support and maintenance numbers and drafts balance sheet for comprehensive review in session.

Zoom and in-person mediation.

George Washington Law School (J.D. - 2013); DePaul University (B.A., English and History - 2010).

Admitted to the Bar: Illinois.

Chicago Legal Chair of Amicable Divorce Network (ADN); Collaboratively trained fellow at Collaborative Divorce Illinois (CDI).

Contributing Author, Divorce Amicably: Your Roadmap to Resolution.

Hourly Rate: $550.00 Daily Rate: Not provided Study Rate: $550.00/hr Cancellation: $550.00/hr Cancellation Period: 3 Days Comment:

English

United States of America

Chicago, Illinois