When spouses who have children separate, agreeing on parenting time and major decisions are usually focal points of concern. Chances are a reason why the divorce happened is because the spouses struggled with agreeing on most things. Parents in Illinois often have...
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Divorce mediation is cost-effective and often saves time
Once the decision to separate has been made, spouses often prepare themselves emotionally and psychologically for a long, arduous divorce process. According to some stereotypes, the process of divorce involves two former spouses at odds with each other battling it out...
Guiding children through a challenging divorce
The divorce process can understandably be very stressful for the soon-to-be ex-spouses who are involved. If those spouses happen to be parents, they most likely will also be worried about how the children will handle the experience. Whether parents are together or...
Why communication is crucial in a co-parenting arrangement
The decision to separate from a long-time spouse is rarely an easy one. Divorce can cause a person to feel stressed out and bring about a whole host of challenges. For children in Illinois who are caught in the middle, a divorce can turn their world upside down. Joint...
These are the top reasons for divorce today
It has been said that close to half of all marriages in Illinois and across the United States will end in separation. Also, according to statistics, spouses usually divorce within the first seven years of marriage. Marriages will end for a myriad of reasons. However,...
How to make the divorce experience a peaceful one
Ending a years-long marriage can be unsettling and often one of the toughest life events a person can go through. This year, thousands of spouses in Illinois and across the United States will go through a divorce. For those who find themselves suddenly facing this...
Is co-parenting the best child custody arrangement?
Even when parents get divorced, they still want what is best for their children. These days, more and more parents in Illinois are choosing to co-parent after their divorce. In co-parenting, parents stay engaged with each other and communicate frequently and openly....
Mediation can make divorce easier and less stressful
When couples wed, they never plan on ending their marriage. The experience of divorce can be psychologically and emotionally devastating for any person who goes through it. Divorce is notoriously an expensive and drawn-out process. This is a big reason why many...
A few ways to help children emotionally cope with divorce
In life, there are few things as challenging as a marital breakup. As difficult as divorce is for spouses, it can be even tougher for children. Seeing their family torn apart can be very unsettling for kids and leave emotional and psychological scars that may never...
Strategies to help men get through the challenges of divorce
Traditional stereotypes often portray men as rugged, independent and resilient. During a challenging life event such as divorce, it's common to think that men don’t need as much help or support as women. However, this is simply not true. Divorce can be more difficult...