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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

Tips from a Family Mediator in Chicago for a Successful Co-Parenting Relationship – by Brian James

A family mediator in Chicago helps parents who may not have the best relationship develop a new one for the sake of their children.  After a marriage or relationship ends, it can be difficult for parents to restructure their relationship.  However, many studies indicate that children thrive when there is less conflict between their parents. 

Divorce Mediator in Chicago Demystifies Myths – by Brian James

Part of the job of a divorce mediator in Chicago is to dispel misconceptions about the process of mediation.  Some common myths that a divorce mediator in Chicago hears include: We Aren’t Capable of Mediating Some parties believe that they cannot successfully mediate because they have problems communicating with each other.  However, mediators have helped

Choosing Peace with Divorce Mediation in Chicago – by Brian James

Divorce mediation in Chicago is a peaceful alternative to the typical adversarial process involved in a litigated divorce.  In mediation, parties work out legal issues, including custody decisions, living arrangements, property division, spousal support and child support.  Parties turn to divorce mediation in Chicago because it is usually faster and cheaper than litigating the case. 

Minimizing Conflict in Divorce Mediation in Racine County WI – by Brian James 

Divorce mediation in Racine County Wisconsin provides spouses with an alternative to contentious divorce proceedings.  While negative emotions are understandable and common during divorce, the potential physical wellbeing, emotional health and financial stability of both parties often depend on the parties being able to work through these emotions.  Parties can take the following steps during

Ways of Effectively Handling an Employment Dispute in Chicago IL – by Brian James

When employers and employees confront a legal issue, one or both of the parties may believe that a drawn-out court battle is the only way to resolve the employment dispute in Chicago Illinois.  However, this is not the case.  At an increasingly greater rate, employment disputes in Chicago Illinois are resolved through the non-adversarial process

Benefits of Mediating Landlord/Tenant Disputes in Chicago IL – by Brian James

Landlord/tenant disputes in Chicago Illinois are quite common, often landing both parties in a lengthy and contentious court battle.  Landlord/tenant disputes in Chicago Illinois may arise for a variety of reasons, including allegations of lease violations, non-payment of rent, issues concerning unreturned security deposits and problems that concern the enjoyment or living situation that have

Cases that a Family Mediator in Chicago IL Can Help Resolve – by Brian James

A family mediator in Chicago Illinois can help settle a number of cases.  The key ingredient for any successful mediation is the parties’ willingness to fully engage in the process.  Family mediators in Chicago Illinois often help resolve the following types of cases: Divorce Divorce often deals with a number of issues, including property division,

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