Author: Erin Birt

Erin Birt is a Divorce Mediator and Restorative Divorce® Attorney in DuPage County and serves families across Illinois.  Her Restorative Divorce® approach combines over two decades of legal and mediation experience with a deep commitment to helping families move forward peacefully. For those seeking a collaborative divorce, Erin’s experience as a negotiation-focused attorney allows her to provide legal guidance while maintaining a constructive, solution-oriented approach. Whether representing a client in the collaborative process or acting as a mediator, she is committed to helping families reach fair, practical agreements without unnecessary conflict. She looks forward to working alongside new clients and professionals who share her commitment to respectful, out-of-court resolutions.

  • How to Change the Divorce Conversation

    ByErin Birt

    Collaborative Divorce shifts the process from courtroom conflict to proactive problem-solving. When you focus on clarity, emotional awareness, financial empowerment, child-centered communication and using practical tools to prepare for the conversation, you  can replace chaos with cooperation and move forward with confidence and stability. Changing the divorce conversation means moving away from a reactive, conflict-driven…