Posts Categorized: Parenting

Parallel Parenting Vs. Co-Parenting In Illinois: Which Works For High-Conflict Cases?

Parallel Parenting vs Co-Parenting

As divorce attorneys serving clients throughout Chicago, we know that creating a parenting plan after a separation or divorce is one of the most emotionally challenging steps for families. While some parents are able to maintain open communication and work together for the benefit of their children, others face ongoing conflict that makes direct collaboration extremely difficult. In Illinois, the law recognizes that not every parenting arrangement will look the same, and the courts allow flexibi...   Read more ...  

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Building A Strong Parent-Child Bond Through Your Divorce

child custody

Divorce is a challenging process for any family, but it is particularly difficult when children are involved. The end of a marriage changes family dynamics, and children often struggle with feelings of confusion, sadness, and fear. As a family law attorney who has handled countless divorce cases in Illinois, I understand that prioritizing the parent-child relationship during and after divorce is very important.  Children require stability, emotional support, and reassurance that they are loved ...   Read more ...  

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A Therapist’s Divorce Advice, Part 2

Divorce Advice from a Therapist I’d like to welcome back Dr. Cassandra Friedman. I hope you enjoyed her first post and found some inspiration and encouragement. She is back to answer a few more questions.   Q. What are some things to keep your spirits up during a divorce? A. Number one on my list is to surround yourself with positive people. Divorce takes a lot of mental and physical energy. Toxic, negative people will drain your much needed energy. Get involved with something passio...   Read more ...  

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Divorce Lawyer Chicago Parent to Parent: Emotionally Leaving Your College Student

Divorced-Parents-Sending-Your-Kids-to-College This past weekend we brought our oldest daughter back to college. As she walked us back to our car before we headed out to the highway, I suddenly found myself with feelings of nostalgia and sadness. As I drove home, my mind kept mulling over what words of advice I could give–as both a father and a Chicago divorce attorney–to other parents who are dropping off their sons and daughters at college.  I realized that it really doesn’t matter whet...   Read more ...  

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Cohabitation and Children

Cohabitation and divorce In August, the National Marriage Foundation released a contentious study suggesting that cohabiting couples pose a grave threat to the welfare of children. The practice of an unmarried adult couple living together without ever legally formalizing the relationship is far from new, but has become increasingly common. However, this study argues cohabitation is prone to instability, resulting in more break-ups than marriage. Many disagree with the central thesis of the stud...   Read more ...  

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A Therapist’s Divorce Advice, Part 1

Divorce Advice from a Therapist I’d like to welcome Dr. Cassandra Friedman, a therapist who helps people going through divorce channel their sadness and anger into something productive, and also focuses on keeping their families as intact as possible. She is going to answer some questions over the next two weeks that I think are important for people going through divorce to know. I hope this post is of some help. Q. How do you help your clients stay focused during a divorce and not le...   Read more ...  

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