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The Disconnect and Uncertainty of Divorce During the Pandemic and How Mediation Can Help

By Ellen Barron Feldman (efeldman@celandassociates.com) As a mediator and a collaborative attorney, I have been doing co-mediation exclusively by zoom since March 2020. The context is unsettling at best.  Couples are together in their homes, trying to home-school their children, wondering if they will be losing their jobs or able to pay the mortgage, not

Clearing up Myths Involved in Divorce Mediation in Chicago

Divorce mediation in Chicago is an alternative to litigating issues on which spouses do not agree as part of their divorce.   While divorce mediation in Chicago has been around for decades, some misconceptions have arisen regarding the process and getting a divorce.   Some myths and realities are discussed below. It is not Possible to Mediate

Who Needs a Family Mediator in Chicago?

Family mediators in Chicago are tasked with helping family members reach an agreement regarding a legal case that will be formalized into a contract or order which will be binding on the parties. Family mediators in Chicago may be hired in a variety of cases. Mediation is a process that is used by parties who

Three Things You Didn’t Know about Divorce Mediation in Chicago

Although divorce mediation in Chicago is quickly becoming recognized as a sensible alternative to a bitter fight in court, many people are still unfamiliar with this process. Learning these three facts about divorce mediation in Chicago can help you make an informed decision about whether this process may make sense for you. Divorce Mediation is

Approaching Family Mediation in Chicago Illinois in a Zen State – by Brian James

Family mediation in Chicago Illinois often grapples with some difficult tasks, such as determining what type of shared parenting responsibilities the parties will have, when visits with children will occur and how children will be raised.  In order to make the most of family mediation in Chicago Illinois, it is necessary to maintain composure and

Three Techniques to Try to Resolve an Employment Dispute in Chicago IL – by Brian James

When an employment dispute in Chicago Illinois arises, the parties may believe that the only solution is to take the issues to court and let a judge or jury decide what will happen.  However, this pursuit often leaves both parties losing with the high costs involved in litigation and with the potential loss of a

How to Help Your Divorce Mediator in Chicago IL Succeed – by Brian James

One of the first things that a divorce mediator in Chicago Illinois will explain is that mediation is a collaborative process.  Success depends on the efforts of the parties and the abilities of the mediator.  Some ways that you can increase the likelihood of your divorce mediator in Chicago Illinois succeeding include: Be Open to