When you are going through a divorce, you may wonder if there is a way to create solutions that will fit your family instead of simply following a standard set of rules. The Collaborative Divorce process allows you and your spouse to work through your concerns and a divorce agreement that is based on your…
How Does Mediation Work in an Illinois Divorce If you select Mediation, a neutral mediator will meet with you in a series of meetings to guide you and your spouse through the issues that need to be resolved. The mediator identifies topics that need attention, organizes discussions, keeps notes of agreements, and works with you…
Managing the Emotional Side of Divorce When you begin the Collaborative Divorce process, many of the financial and parenting decisions seem straightforward based on Illinois law. What makes those conversations more difficult is the emotional history between you and your spouse and how those feelings affect your ability to communicate. A divorce coach works with…
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…
The less you share on social media during your divorce, the better. Keeping your personal life private will protect your children, prevent unnecessary conflict, and help your divorce to move forward without avoidable distractions. Social Media and Divorce: Think Before You Post When your divorce begins, it can feel natural to use social media to…
When you create a parenting plan through Collaborative Divorce, you and your spouse work together to build a plan that fits your children’s unique needs instead of leaving those decisions to a judge. This gives your family more flexibility, encourages healthier communication, and makes it easier to adjust the plan as your children grow. You…