By Ellen Barron Feldman (efeldman@celandassociates.com) What is your opinion? Will there be more divorces after Covid-19? I am often asked this question during this long three months when we are stuck in the house with our spouses and children of all ages, e-learning/home-schooling, working from home, many not going out even for grocery shopping or
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
A divorce mediator in Chicago can help the parties resolve issues involved in the divorce process, such as property division, shared parenting responsibilities, parenting time and child support matters. In addition to saving time and money in the process by avoiding expensive and time-consuming litigation, other major benefits of using a divorce mediator 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
Nearly everyone has treasured memories of family vacations, with all the fun and all the mishaps. When families are impacted by divorce, traditional family vacations become one-parent events. The memorable and beloved trips and experiences continue. The question is what about the parent left behind? You must never allow your children to feel guilty about
Despite the fact that people travel year round, the summer months always evoke memories of family vacations, road trips, and camp. For divorcing couples with school age children, the summer months can present a host of problems and complexities. However, there are solutions to these issues and Mediation is an ideal way to create them.
Before heading to a divorce mediator in Chicago, it is important that you understand certain aspects of your case and that you take certain steps in preparation for this meeting. Some things to do before meeting with a divorce mediator in Chicago include: Understand the Marital Estate Each spouse should have a clear understanding of
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
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
A Chicago prenuptial agreement can establish an agreement between an engaged couple in contemplation of marriage. This agreement spells out how the couple will handle certain matters, such as how their assets, debts and incomes will be handled and what will happen if they get divorced or one of them dies. Knowing the basics of
