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    What Illinois Parents Should Know About Child Support in 2026

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    3 Ideas to Help With Divorce After a Short Marriage

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    What is Divorce Mediation: A Financially Focused Deep Dive

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    The Best Divorce Advice for Rebuilding Your Life

  • May 17, 2026

    Modifying Your Divorce Agreement: Steps to Take for Success

  • April 24, 2026

    Rediscovering Yourself During And After Divorce

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    Managing Work Stress During a Divorce

  • February 25, 2026

    Reinvention After Divorce: 5 Tips for Discovering Yourself

Get to Know Brian James

Divorce Mediator

Brian James is an experienced Divorce and Family Mediator serving clients throughout Chicagoland and Southeastern Wisconsin. He founded C.E.L. and Associates, Inc. in 2005 and brings a background in sociology, conflict resolution, and family mediation.

Before starting his practice, Brian spent 10 years helping families resolve conflicts within the Criminal Justice System. Today, he helps clients reach fair, practical agreements outside the courtroom through a client-focused mediation process.

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Brian James Divorce Mediator
Brian James Divorce Mediator