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Protecting Your Mental Health During the Coronavirus Outbreak

March 12th, 2020 by

Contributed by: Sue Denk, Psy. D, LCPC Human beings like certainty.  We are hard-wired to want to know what is […]

FMLA for Parents of Children with Special Needs

February 13th, 2020 by

Sometimes it feels like the doctor appointments, therapy appointments, meetings, and the like are never-ending when you have a child […]

What are the Benefits of an Illinois Prenuptial Agreement?

September 12th, 2019 by

Though we mostly hear about “prenups” in tabloids and on TV, you don’t need to be a celebrity to sign […]

What Family Law Attorneys Should Do For You

June 3rd, 2019 by

What Family Law Attorneys Should Do For You More than any other type of legal practice, family law attorneys and […]

Helping Children Cope With Divorce at Different Ages

April 17th, 2019 by

Helping Children Cope With Divorce at Different Ages Children cope with divorce differently, with hurts, hopes, reliefs and grief unique to […]

Do Grandparents Have Visitation Rights in Illinois?

April 4th, 2019 by

Grandparents Visitation Rights in Illinois The law doesn’t always operate the way people anticipate, and sometimes its statutes fly in […]

Rebuilding Trust with Children After an Affair

March 14th, 2019 by

Rebuilding Trust with Children After an Affair Parents spend a good amount of time trying to keep their children from […]

4 Realistic Changes to Make in the New Year

January 10th, 2019 by

It’s a new year and it feels like you should get a reboot, a chance to wipe the slate clean […]

Child Safety Tips Often Overlooked By Parents

June 28th, 2018 by

You know that as a parent, you would do everything in your power to keep your child safe. Whether it’s […]

How Illinois House Bill 4113 Would Affect Families

April 16th, 2018 by

Illinois’ Proposed Equal Parenting Bill Law Would Automatically Divide Parenting Time Equally Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill that would […]

Paw-rental Responsibilities

March 30th, 2018 by

In January 2018,  the implementation of Illinois’ pet custody law has re-defined our pets, from the old definition as “property” […]

The New Illinois Pet Custody Law

December 28th, 2017 by

The New Illinois Pet Custody Law On January 1, 2018, family law in Illinois includes changes regarding the “custody” of […]

How Organized Are You Financially? Four Essential Topics Spouses Need to Plan For…..

February 20th, 2017 by

How Organized Are You Financially? Four Essential Topics Spouses Need to Plan For….. What amazes me, as a Financial Planner, […]

Financial Focus: Estate Planning Tips for Blended Families

December 27th, 2016 by

Article 9 – Dec. 19, 2016 Adam Underhill Edward Jones Financial Advisor Most of us need to do some type […]

Surviving the Holidays – Six Tips for Avoiding the Holiday Blues

December 7th, 2016 by

Holidays are typically both a festive and stressful time for everyone!  The traditions of the season bring joy, but also […]

Estate Planning Issues for Divorced Women

December 7th, 2016 by

By: Sonia D. Coleman Joan was married to Ed for 10 years and had four children.  They divorced and the divorce […]

Financial Planning for Divorced Women

October 21st, 2016 by

Thomas Wagner Wealth Management Advisor GCG Financial, Inc. Three Parkway North Suite 500 Deerfield, IL 60015-2567 847.457.3031 thomas.wagner@gcgfinancial.com www.gcgfinancial.com A […]

How Divorce Impacts Families

September 7th, 2016 by

As a licensed mental health professional, I work with many individuals, couples, and families who are affected by divorce. I […]

Family Law and Matters of the Heart

January 9th, 2014 by

Retainer fees, contract negotiations and court dates. These are some things that may come to mind when you think of […]

A New Perspective: Happy Holidays After Divorce

December 4th, 2013 by

As the holidays arrive, so does the familiarity of the season’s routine. The decorating, shopping, and cooking are, once again, […]

How To Forgive Another Person For Past Hurts

April 14th, 2013 by

No one gets through life without being hurt by another person. We all have experienced the pain of a thoughtless […]

Support to Empowerment: Divorce Groups for Women

September 29th, 2012 by

Beyond Support…to Empowerment While scanning the Calendar of Events section in my local paper, I took note of the various […]

Civil Unions in Illinois

August 3rd, 2011 by

On June 1, 2011, the Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act took effect. This law provides for the […]

Divorce Considerations: Gathering Digital Information

June 22nd, 2011 by

When contemplating or in the process of a divorce, one important task is to collect as much information as you […]

Unemployment: Supporting Your Family & Post-Decree Modification

November 27th, 2010 by

AN OVERVIEW OF THE IMPACT OF UNEMPLOYMENT ON SUPPORT Effective August 2010, the unemployment rate in Illinois was at 10.1%, […]

The Cost of Raising A Child: All About Child Support

October 13th, 2010 by

WHO GETS IT, WHO PAYS IT, AND IS IT EVER ENOUGH? In September of 2010, The New York Post reported […]

Simplicity By Purging: Redirecting Your Energy To Moving Forward With Your Family

March 24th, 2010 by

Recovery from divorce requires, among other things, the act of purging. Redirecting your energies into tasks that will help you […]