Divorce Mediation for LGBTQ and Same-Sex Couples

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September 29th, 2021 . Ellen Feldman

Over the past year, my partner Brian James and I have had a number of cases for divorce mediation for LGBTQ and same-sex couples for the dissolution of their marriage or Civil Union. While many of the issues to be mediated are the same as with hetero...

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Same-Sex Divorce and the House: 5 Things to Consider

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August 13th, 2021 . Leslie Glazier

It’s hard to believe it’s been six years since gay marriage became legal in the U.S. But sadly, with marriage—whether it’s a heterosexual or same-sex couples, there may be undoubtably a high percentage ending up in divorce. Every divorce is u...

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Mediation and Divorce Attorneys: How They Can Support or Undermine the Process

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August 7th, 2021 . Ellen Feldman

My partner Brian James and I have been mediating as a team for almost 14 years. Most of our clients come to us voluntarily because they believe they are amicable, have agreed to most of the issues regarding children and finances, and they want to be ...

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How to Get Your Self-Esteem Back After Divorce: 10 Tips

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August 1st, 2021 . Dr. Mary Beth Wilkas Janke

It’s no secret that good self-esteem fosters a happier, healthier life. But what happens when you find your self-esteem temporarily suffering as a result of someone or something negative or difficult going on in your life? That negativity or diffic...

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Same-sex Divorce in Illinois Has Its Challenges

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July 30th, 2021 . Tiffany M. Hughes

Since 2014, same-sex marriage has been legal in the United States. This means that the legal process for divorce is the same for LGBTQ couples as it is for everybody. Although the legal process is the same, there can often be challenges in a same-sex...

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