Divorcing couples try collaborative efforts to ease stress Couples heading for divorce court in Illinois may want to take advantage of a new method for settling their differences and coming to an amicable agreement. According to many experts, collaborative divorce may help the family to move forward with their lives unencumbered with the usual tension…
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Rights of fathers in custody cases
Rights of fathers in custody cases Illinois parents who are going through a divorce may not know that the attitude of courts has shifted in recent decades toward increased fathers' rights. While some high-profile cases have appeared in the news of celebrities who are not married to the mothers of their children fighting for custody,…
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International travel in the wake of divorce
International travel in the wake of divorce For Illinois parents who are able, allowing a child to travel abroad can be beneficial for development and understanding of the world. In some cases, a child may wish to travel with a parent who is divorced. For parents who have split amicably and still trust one another,…
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The benefits of collaborative divorce
The benefits of collaborative divorce Chicago residents considering an end to their marriage may be unfamiliar with the collaborative approach to divorce. A collaborative divorce is not the same thing as a divorce involving a mediator; in a collaborative approach, each spouse has an attorney, and the ultimate aim is a peaceful resolution that satisfies…
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