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A new relationship after divorce can be an exciting chapter, but introducing a significant other to your children requires care. One of the most important courtesies is making sure your co-parent hears the news from you, not from your children. Thoughtful timing, open communication, and reassurance can help protect children as families navigate new relationships.
Read MoreThe holidays have a way of arriving faster than expected. Holiday parenting after divorce can bring its own set of challenges as parents navigate school breaks, family gatherings, travel plans, traditions, and celebrations across two households. Introducing a significant other after divorce can be especially sensitive when children and holiday traditions are involved.
Read MoreDivorce is an uncertain journey filled with anxiety. In addition, we face the five stages of grief. Mediation empowers individuals to navigate this turbulence in a safe emotional space.
Read MoreDivorce mediation can work for couples with multimillion-dollar estates or significant debt. Learn how financial analysis, CDFA® expertise and mediation can help couples make informed divorce decisions.
Read MoreLGBTQ+ couples face the same important divorce decisions involving children, homes, retirement accounts, finances, and parenting. Learn how mediation can provide a respectful, private path forward. The issues of divorce are human issues. And every family deserves to be treated with dignity and respect throughout the process.
Read MoreIllinois child support changes in 2027 include a new 110-overnight shared-care threshold. Learn what the changes may mean for parents in mediation.
Read MorePlanning a summer picnic requires choices. Burgers or brisket? Potato salad or coleslaw? When it comes to divorce, you also have a menu of options. Litigation, collaborative divorce, and mediation each offer a different experience, timeline, and cost. Before you place your order, learn what's on the menu and discover which path may be the best fit for your family.
Read MoreDo you need a divorce lawyer in Illinois? Learn about mediation, self-representation, and how to finalize your divorce with confidence.
Read MoreDivorce does not have to take years. With the right structure and support, many couples complete mediation in just three months. This guide walks you through what to expect at every stage.
Read MoreDivorce requires honesty, but not emotional burden. Children need reassurance, stability, and age-appropriate clarity, not exposure to conflict or criticism. Oversharing adult issues can cause anxiety, loyalty conflicts, and lasting emotional harm. Protecting children from adult grievances helps preserve their well-being and supports healthy development.
Read MoreWhen couples move through divorce, one of the most emotional and unexpected questions is: who gets the dog in a divorce? While financial decisions often feel more pressing, conversations about pets in divorce can quickly become deeply personal. A family pet during divorce represents more than property. It represents routine, comfort, and stability at a time when life feels uncertain. Because divorce and pets are such an emotional combination, approaching the decision thoughtfully can make a meaningful difference for everyone involved.
Read MoreCan a divorce lawyer trained to advocate for clients truly serve as a neutral mediator?
Read MoreDo I need a lawyer to get divorced, or can I do this on my own?
Read MoreThe first date after divorce is strange. Not because you don’t remember how to sit across from someone at a table. Not because you don’t know how to smile, make conversation, or ask someone about their life. It’s strange because it feels like stepping into a world you once left behind… only now, you’re not the same person who left it.
Read MoreOne of the most common questions parents ask in mediation is:
“How will this affect our kids?”
The answer isn’t found in court orders or schedules. Children carry forward what they observe—how conflict was handled, how communication was modeled, and whether they were allowed to love both parents freely.
Mediation doesn’t create a perfect divorce. But it can create a healthier foundation, one that children carry with them long after the divorce is final.
Read MoreNine years ago, a family sat in mediation terrified of what divorce might do to their children. Last week, I ran into the father at a local restaurant and learned that the story didn’t end the way most people expect. Their daughters are now thriving young adults. They still share family dinners. They still talk. They are still connected. This is the long view of divorce mediation and why how you separate matters just as much as that you do.
Read MoreIn the world of divorce mediation, blended families are not unusual. They are an everyday reality, and they come with love, joy, and also some estate planning challenges that most people do not think about until someone asks the hard questions.
Read MoreDivorce and taxes go hand in hand. The new One Big Beautiful Bill Act brings big changes for support, property division, and children’s education savings. Learn what it means for you.
Read MoreWe explore why mediation sometimes fails, particularly when couples are transitioning from litigation, and the importance of shifting from a "win-or-lose" mentality to one of collaboration.
Read MoreIn many divorces, attorneys often defer, or reserve, discussions on pre-college and college expenses, leaving crucial questions unanswered. This delay can create confusion and turmoil, especially for children navigating their future education paths.
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