Posts Categorized: Parenting

Checking In with Children after Divorce

Children During Divorce Summer is a common time to tell children about a decision to split from a spouse or start divorce proceedings. It makes sense since kids have the entire summer to process the information without it getting in the way of completing schoolwork or clouding social interactions. However, now that kids have headed back to school it may be time to check in and see how they are doing.   Going back to school may reopen some of the wounds the summer helped to heal when it com...   Read more ...  

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Back to School: Pointers from a Chicago Divorce Lawyer

Back-to-School It’s back to school time! Transitioning from summer to the school can be challenging for children and adults – especially when parents are divorced or in the process of a divorce and living in separate homes. As a Chicago Divorce Attorney, I have shared ideas with clients that may help your family’s transition back to school as well. Organization and communication are key components for a smooth start to the school year. Here are some suggestions to make your children’s b...   Read more ...  

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Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Very exciting news: After years of practice and months of preparing for exams, I’ve been accepted as a fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. The AAML was founded nearly fifty years ago to promote the highest degree of professionalism and excellence in the practice of family law in Chicago. The Academy Fellows are a select group of 1600 divorce attorneys across the nation recognized top family lawyers with a high level of knowledge,...   Read more ...  

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