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    By brianjames on May 02nd, 2013

    Divorce Or Stay? Parents Must Put Kids First Either Way – Written by Rosalind Sedacca, Divorce and Parenting Coach, Author

    Stay together for the sake of the kids? Generations of miserable parents followed that advice, hoping their sacrifices would pay off for their children in the end. Many still believe that it’s the only option for parents stuck in a dead-end marriage.
    Based on my own personal experience, I have another perspective. [...]

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    By brianjames on August 10th, 2012

    Children Of Divorce: How Kids Are Affected By Splits – Written by Natasha Burton

    We asked adult children of divorce to share how their parents’ splits affected their lives in the long run, for better or for worse. This story came to us from Crystal Pearson, age 50.* (As told to Natasha Burton.)
    My parents’ divorce would have screwed me up a lot less if they’d bothered [...]

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    By brianjames on August 09th, 2012

    Dating After Divorce: Should You Move In Together? – written by Ann Blumenthal Jacobs

    There are no hard and fast rules for deciding when it’s time to move in together. It’s a very personal decision for you and the man in your life. In our book Love For Grown Ups: The Garter Brides’ Guide to Marrying For Life When You’ve Already Got a Life, we interviewed [...]

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    By brianjames on April 13th, 2012

    Modifiable Maintenance – Written by Tanya Witt, The Witt Law Firm, P.C.

    One of the most complex issues in a Chicago divorce is that of maintenance (“alimony”).  How much maintenance or alimony is paid?  Is it paid temporarily or permanently?
    If you are divorcing in Illinois, imagine you agree to pay your former spouse a fixed amount of maintenance so long as he or she [...]

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    By brianjames on April 01st, 2012

    Divorce Mediation: Gentle Alternative to a Bitter Process – Written by Rabbi Adam Berner

    “Family values” is a buzzword these days. We read about it in the newspapers and hear about it in political speeches and debates. From a Torah perspective, we applaud the espousal of these social values and national policies as they represent [...]

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    By brianjames on April 01st, 2012

    First divorce expo in U.S. aims to ‘empower’ attendees – Written By Jillian Eugenios

    Bridal expos have long provided attendees with knowledge about what’s hot for the wedding process; but what’s out there for those dealing with the harrowing situation of divorce?
    The “Start Over Smart” expo, the first divorce expo in the U.S., promises to put a friendly face on the process. The two-day event, [...]

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By brianjames on May 02nd, 2013

What Is A Divorce? – Written by Henry Gornbein, Family law specialist

Over my many years of specializing in family law I have handled thousands of divorces. These have run from very simple, uncontested matters to complicated cases. Many involve custody and other disputes regarding children. I have also had divorces where people have fought over millions of dollars in [...]

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By brianjames on May 02nd, 2013

Do You Want To Be Right Or Do You Want To Be Happy? – Debbi Dickinson Post-Divorce Coach and founder of Stepping Into Joy

Are you stuck in a bitter divorce fight?
Couples often get caught up with their perceived injustices in the divorce settlement negotiations. The disdain that they personally have for each other usually just adds fuel to the fire when negotiating.
Sometimes we get so wrapped up in what we believe to be right that we [...]

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By brianjames on May 02nd, 2013

Marriage Counselor Or Mediator? – Written by Diane L. Danois, J.D.

In family law mediation, it is not uncommon to hear the parties question their judgment regarding the difficult decision to proceed with divorce. I am often asked by one of the two individuals sitting in my office, “Don’t you think we make a cute couple?” or, “Aren’t we great together?” [...]

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By brianjames on May 02nd, 2013

Income & Divorce Rates – Written by Beverly Bird, Demand Media

Money issues – particularly when you don’t have enough of it – spell stress. Stress can cause marital problems, and marital problems can result in divorce. The correlation between income and divorce isn’t quite that clear cut, however. Although a University of California study indicates that financial problems are directly linked [...]

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By brianjames on May 02nd, 2013

The Meaning of Divorce – Written by Betty Goldstein

The first time I learned what divorce meant, I was seven and a half. The year was 1955 and it was my first trip to New York City. My parents had dropped me off to stay overnight with my divorced Grandpa Eddie and his new wife Henrietta. The next day my divorced [...]

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By brianjames on May 02nd, 2013

Men After Divorce: Ego, Self Esteem, & Recovery – Written by Kyle Morrison

To some, divorce can be a release. To others, it is a devastating blow. For others still it heralds a new and better beginning. So why does the experience vary so much, and why do men especially seem to struggle with divorce?
Yes, that is right, men struggle with divorce. They are not [...]

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By brianjames on February 20th, 2013

Eight Myths of Divorce Mediation – Written by Joanne Naiman

Traditionally couples divorce as adversaries, hiring separate attorneys to wrangle over child custody and support, maintenance, assets and anything else they care about, even the dog. It’s high stakes poker. Ante up: legal costs, kids, stress.
But there’s another way. Increasingly couples are turning to divorce mediation as a realistic [...]

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By brianjames on October 23rd, 2012

10 Tips for Resolving Conflict Effectively – Written by Joyce Marter, Urban Balance

“Whenever you’re in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factor is attitude.”
~William James
Conflict is a normal and natural aspect of personal and professional relationships. As human beings, we are primed to respond to stress [...]

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By brianjames on August 29th, 2012

10 Back-to-School Co-Parenting Tips – Writtem by Ellen Kellner

Children, as much as possible, should be spared from the burden of dealing with the issues of their parent’s divorce.  Juggling school and getting kids to after school activities can be very challenging for all parents, but especially so for divorced parents.
Read and heed these back to school tips to prevent your [...]

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