Anyone who has been through a marital breakup knows that it can turn life completely upside down. Divorce often leaves a person feeling hopeless, depressed and financially unstable. Adjusting to the new normal of being alone may be a challenge, especially for those...

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Making co-parent drop-offs easier for parents and children
Many divorced or separated parents in Illinois today choose to co-parent their children. Co-parenting, or shared parenting, is a great custody arrangement when parents are willing to cooperate and make the children the top priority. However, the transition between...
Starting a new life after a stressful and emotional divorce
There are few things in life as challenging as separating from a long-time partner. Divorce can be absolutely draining and is often emotionally and psychologically overwhelming. Many who go through this experience may feel as if life is over. Here are a few strategies...
Creating an appropriate post-divorce parenting plan
A marital breakup can be an overwhelming transition for a family. While a divorce can disrupt what was once a stable family dynamic, post-divorce life does not have to be tumultuous for children or parents. Here are a few strategies that parents in Illinois can use to...
Spouses are divorcing less, but for the same reasons
Just a few decades ago, nearly half of all marriages in Illinois and across the United States ended in separation. In the last few years, however, the divorce rate in America has actually declined to around 40 percent. When there are marriages, there will also be...
How to help children adjust to a parental divorce
Ask anyone who has been through a divorce and chances are the response will be that the experience was anything but easy. However, when kids are involved, a divorce often becomes even more challenging. A marital breakup can be traumatic and overwhelming for children....
These signs could signal the end of a marriage
As the years go by, the reasons why a couple decided to marry may change. Although almost no couple in Illinois gets married with the end in mind, it's just a fact that marriage will change as spouses evolve. In some cases, divorce may be the best option. Here are a...
Choosing between legal separation and divorce
When a couple’s marriage is hanging by the threads, spouses have to make some important decisions. If a case would be considered a high asset divorce in Illinois, a couple might choose to legally separate while some crucial decisions are made. There are differences...
To parent effectively, make the children the top priority
When parents divorce or separate, the children are inevitably impacted. Parents can have a significant influence on how children process the experience. Although every child and every situation is unique, parents benefit by focusing on the children and their needs...
Helpful ways to discuss impending divorce with children
It's safe to say that most parents in Illinois who divorce would agree that this experience is anything but easy. However, one of the most emotionally difficult parts of a divorce for parents is how to talk to their children about the marital breakup. Here are some...