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FAQ: Jody Meyer Yazici Joins Merel Family Law as Partner
Jody Meyer Yazici, author of the definitive Illinois family law treatise 'The Illinois Practice of Family Law' (the 'Red Book'), has joined Merel Family Law as a partner, bringing over 30 years of experience and a commitment to elevating the practice of family law.
She is a highly experienced family law attorney and author of 'The Illinois Practice of Family Law,' the authoritative treatise on Illinois family law, now in its 25th edition.
It is the definitive reference on Illinois family law, often called the 'Red Book,' used daily by judges and practitioners, and it covers the full scope of state and federal family law.
She was drawn to Merel Family Law because it is forward-looking and shares her commitment to raising the standard of family law practice.
She has over 30 years of practice in Illinois, specializing in financially complex family law matters, and has authored every edition of the 'Red Book' since 1995.
Founded in 2009 by Jonathan Merel, it is a family law firm serving Chicago and metropolitan Detroit, with over 20 attorneys handling divorce, custody, support, and more.
It is the go-to reference for Illinois judges and family law attorneys, often first encountered in law school, and it shapes how family law is practiced in the state.
She began writing it as a law student alongside the late Muller Davis, and the first edition was published in 1995. The most recent 25th edition was published in March 2026.