The realization that one’s marriage has suffered irrepar able damage is devastating. After a couple has spent years building a life together, it is traumatic to see their life fall apart. Many couples are understandably uncomfortable with the idea of going to court and discussing their marriage and their issues publicly. Fortunately, a divorce mediator
Most couples believe that, once their divorce is behind them, their days in the Chicago family court system are over. Once a Chicago couple divorces, they receive a divorce de cree that outlines the decisions that were made in their case. For many couples, issues arise after the divorce that need to be resolved, particularly
Resolving a case through the Chicago family court system is not only stressfu l, but also financially burdensome for the parties involved. In especially contested divorce cases, it is not unusual for attorneys’ fees and court costs to exceed $10,000. The parties in a divorce case may save thousands of dollars by using a Chicago
In Chicago, once a couple has finalized their divorce, the details of the case are memorialized in a divorce decree. The divorce decree lays out the division of property, custody and visitation issues, and any other factors that were disputed during the divorce proceeding. When a Chicago couple uses pre-decree divorce mediation, the goal is
When a divorce case goes to trial, the parties are essentially at the mercy of the family court judge assigned to their case. The outcome of a case can vary drastically depending on the judge—some are more conservative than others, some are stricter than others, and some have more experience in certain cases than others
Attending mediation is one of the best decisions the parties can make during their divorce. During mediation, a third party neutral, called a mediator, helps the parties create their own settlement agreement on issues involving their children, their property, and even some future issues that may arise, such as the relocation of a parent. Mediation
After a divorce trial, the parties are often exhausted, emotional, and financially drained. They have likely spent hours preparing for trial with their attorneys, have endured intense cross-examination on the witness stand, and have nervously awaited the judge’s decision. Additionally, they may have spent several thousand dollars or more in legal fees. Many parties have
Unfortunately, domestic violence is a growing problem in the country. It is common in various cultures and impacts both wealthy and poor families. Often, outsiders have no idea that their friends and loved ones are suffering abuse. One disturbing statistic reports that three women are murdered in the United States every single day by a
One of the most painful parts of a divorce is losing time with one’s children. Until the divorce, the family has spent most of their ti me in one home, and the thought of not being with your children for all of the holidays has probably not even come up. However, after a divorce, the
Many parents are unaware of the damage a divorce can cause for their children, even if the divorce is not especially hostile. Children are very sensitive to the feelings of their parents, so it is important that they are protected during this difficult time. You and your spouse must communicate directly. You must never communicate
