The end of an Illinois marriage is usually seen as a negative event filled with emotional turmoil and heartbreak. However, regardless of stereotypes, divorce is not necessarily a bad thing. There are pros and cons to almost everything in life, but when it comes to...

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How to tell children about a parental divorce
Spouses in Illinois rarely anticipate their marriage falling apart. Even when divorce is for the best, it’s almost never a stress-free process. The main concern of parents who divorce is typically what kind of impact this event will have on the lives of their...
Divorce mediation has many advantages
According to traditional stereotypes, the end of a marriage involves contentious spouses at odds with each other in courtroom litigation. However, there is an alternative, and often less stressful, way to resolve divorces in Illinois. Here’s why divorce mediation is a...
Fighting a drunk driving charge with an affirmative defense
The ways that a criminal charge could affect your life depend on the type of crime and your record. Drunk driving, for example, is a type of offense that could result in the loss of your driving privileges, expensive fines and more. If convicted, you could face a mark...
Is collaborative divorce a more efficient option?
Although spouses generally marry because of love, they separate for a multitude of reasons. Divorce in Illinois has a reputation for being expensive and full of conflict. While it's true that divorce is rarely simple, collaborative divorce is an option that some...
Some things to keep in mind for parenting post-divorce
One of the more challenging aspects of divorce that doesn’t get talked about as much is post-divorce parenting. For separated parents in Illinois who are in a joint child custody arrangement, a main objective is to keep the children out of the crossfires as much as...
Overcoming depression that often follows a divorce
It is no secret that getting over the dissolution of a marriage is not something that can be done overnight. Divorce can trigger a wide range of painful emotions and often takes a toll on a person’s mental health. Depression is common for those in Illinois who go...
There are some benefits to divorce
Parting ways with a long-term spouse is emotional no matter the circumstances surrounding the situation. Many people in Illinois who have gone through a divorce may even say that the event was devastating. However, the end of a marriage is not necessarily all...
Ways parents can help their teen children through divorce
As tough as divorce is for parents, it can be even more difficult for children. For teenage children, however, their parent’s divorce can pose unique challenges. Adolescence is already a period of transition and turmoil, so when their family is torn apart, teens may...
Effective ways to cope with the stress of divorce
A marital breakup often brings about many twists, turns, highs and lows. Divorce can trigger a wide range of emotions in a person, especially if it catches the individual by surprise. Getting through a divorce will require a lot of energy and time, and it will likely...