Category Archives: Getting Divorced

In many states, including Illinois, divorcing couples with children are required by law to attend divorce mediation in an attempt to come to custody, financial and other child-related agreements. Some couples are able to find success by mediating, an...

Anger during divorce is completely normal and understandable.  I think it is healthy to live those emotions--to feel them. Actually, I think it's unhealthy if a person getting divorced doesn't have anger. Most people who have been through a divorce ...

For the past 15 years of being a divorce mediator, I’ve seen countless scenarios of divorce. Every single case is unique. That said, there is one thing I find almost always in couples: sadness. Whether you were totally blindsided by your spouse’s...

Loneliness might be the most painful emotion a person can have. It can feel empty and scary and sad and unfair. Being lonely can make a person feel sorry for him or herself. It can make a person feel angry, like "Why me?" It can make someone feel unw...

Getting through a divorce is a stressful and painful period in life. Even when we know it's for the best and the future will be happier and brighter, it's hard not to feel anxious and overwhelmed at the time. And, although it's worth it, reinventing ...