Just because a couple has decided that they no longer want to stay together does not mean that they must battle out their case in court. This includes if they have “irreconcilable differences.” A divorce mediator in Chicago helps a couple have a smoother transition into divorce. A divorce mediator in Chicago helps the parties
Divorce mediation in Chicago is an alternative way of handling a divorce. Rather than battling the case out in court, the parties collaborate and move toward a peaceful resolution of their case. Since divorce mediation in Chicago is not as common as litigated cases, confusion sometimes surrounds the process. Some misunderstandings include: Mediation is Only
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.
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,
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
I was asked to write this article from the perspective of a non-attorney Divorce Mediator. Divorce mediation, as with a traditional divorce, tries to achieve the same end result, a set of agreements that are equitable and can be lived with by both parties. Where they differ sometimes is that mediation is also about helping
I’ve faced many difficult moments in my life. Who hasn’t? But preparing to tell my son that I will be divorcing his father was absolutely one of the worst. The emotions surging through my body were overwhelming. Deep, gut-wrenching fear. Continuous anxiety. Incredible guilt. And the oppressive weight of shame. My son, after all, was
For children of divorce moving between homes is stressful enough without the transfers themselves being upsetting. There are many ways in which parents can turn simple transfers into real nightmares. If your transfers are unnecessarily stressful following these tips for minimizing your child’s parent-to-parent transfer: General Tips Keep your child’s transfer as brief as possible
Are you stuck in a bitter divorce fight? Couples often get caught up with their perceived injustices in the divorce settlement negotiations. The disdain that they personally have for each other usually just adds fuel to the fire when negotiating. Sometimes we get so wrapped up in what we believe to be right that we
To some, divorce can be a release. To others, it is a devastating blow. For others still it heralds a new and better beginning. So why does the experience vary so much, and why do men especially seem to struggle with divorce? Yes, that is right, men struggle with divorce. They are not automatons, things
