Author: Helena Trachtenberg

Helena L. Trachtenberg joined Cooper Trachtenberg Law Group, LLC in 2019 as a Partner and represents clients in family law cases ranging from dissolution of marriage, property division, maintenance and alimony, child support, parenting time and visitation, allocation of parental responsibilities and child custody, mediation and collaborative law. Additionally, she handles orders of protection and administrative matters involving the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) in Cook County and Lake County. Whether litigating in the courtroom or negotiating settlement, Helena enjoys working with clients to develop strategies tailored towards achieving client goals. Helena is able to serve as a Child’s Representative and Guardian Ad Litem in Cook County and Lake County. Prior to joining Cooper Trachtenberg Law Group, LLC, Helena worked for a prestigious family law firm in the Chicago area.

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Technology and Trust in Co-Parenting Relationships During and After Divorce
ByHelena Trachtenberg July 29, 2026September 4, 2026
Technology gives you and your co-parent practical ways to co-parent during and after divorce with more accountability and less conflict. Tools like parenting apps and real-time sobriety monitoring track communication, document behavior, and provide clear data about substance use. This allows you to expand parenting time safely, reduce disputes, and create structured agreements that adjust…
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Common Misconceptions About Divorce
ByHelena Trachtenberg December 2, 2024September 4, 2026
A common misconception about divorce is that your life stays the same, and your ex-spouse just won’t be in the picture anymore. While this may be the case in a minority of fact patterns where there are no children or financial interdependence, this is not true in most divorce cases. In fact, many people…
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