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  What Does it Mean When a Marriage is Irretrievably Broken? An irretrievably broken marriage means that one or both parties are claiming the relationship can't be fixed and must end in divorce. By  Sean Smallwood   Updated: September 01, 2022 Categories:  Divorce Process ,  Preparing for Divorce Divorce is a stark reality for many couples in Florida who feel their lives would be better if they were to dissolve their marriage. Since Florida is a  no-fault divorce state , many people think divorce proceedings can be easier since neither spouse needs to prove abuse, infidelity, abandonment, or any other specific reason they need to be divorced. Though this is somewhat true, even with no-fault in place, both parties in the marriage must either agree or one party must prove that the marriage is “irretrievably broke.” An irretrievably broken marriage means that one or both parties in a marriage are claiming the relationship cannot be fixed in any way. When filin...

  The Emotional Rollercoaster Of Divorce The emotional rollercoaster of divorce, characterized by depths of despair one day and euphoric highs the next, can aptly be compared to a rollercoaster. While some may enjoy living on the edge, I certainly did not appreciate the unpredictable twists and turns that came at breakneck speed during my own divorce.  By  Melissa Kalil   Updated: September 07, 2022 Categories:  Coping with Divorce ,  Divorce Recovery ,  Health & Wellbeing Rollercoasters are my idea of self-inflicted torture.  The very idea of signing up for an experience that could possibly leave one with vertigo and nausea is not worth the temporary adrenaline rush. So it comes as no surprise that the emotional turmoil of divorce, characterized by depths of despair one day and euphoric highs the next, can aptly be compared to a rollercoaster. The Emotional Rollercoaster of Divorce While some may enjoy living on the edge, I certainly did not ...

  Making the Most of ‘Me Time’ After Your Divorce Interestingly, me time doesn’t have to be solitary; you can invite your best friend or a beloved family member to join you in your chosen activity. By  Jess Walter   Updated: August 30, 2022 Categories:  Coping with Divorce ,  Divorce Recovery ,  Health & Wellbeing ,  Life After Divorce On the scale of stressful life events, divorce comes in second, after the death of a spouse or other close family member. It undoubtedly imposes many challenges—getting your finances in order, possibly moving home, and sometimes, having to make new friends. Hopefully, your divorce will have one thing you may not have had much time for lately;  something that can benefit your health  unexpectedly. It’s called ‘me time, and it is a luxury that is worth actively pursuing at least once a day. Me Time Improves Your Psychological Wellbeing It can be hard to negotiate all the terms of your divorce, undertake ...

 MLG LAW GROUP 121 West Wacker Drive Suite 1404 Chicago, IL. 60601 http://www.mlglawgroupillinois.com/ #letsguide How do you prove a parent unfit in Illinois? How do I prove the other parent is unfit? Abandonment. Habitual substance abuse problems. Physical or emotional abuse. Mental illness or instability. Putting the children in an unsafe living environment. Being incarcerated. Not being interested in the children's welfare. Neglect.

  MLG LAW GROUP 121 West Wacker Drive Suite 1404 Chicago, IL. 60601 http://www.mlglawgroupillinois.com/ #letsguide How do you prove a parent unfit in Illinois? How do I prove the other parent is unfit? Abandonment. Habitual substance abuse problems. Physical or emotional abuse. Mental illness or instability. Putting the children in an unsafe living environment. Being incarcerated. Not being interested in the children's welfare. Neglect.

  Preventing Co-Parenting Disputes Over ScreenTime When your co-parent has different rules about movies and TV, try to negotiate and compromise for your child's wellbeing. By  Ben Coltrin   Updated: August 26, 2022 Categories:  Co-Parenting after Divorce ,  Conflict Resolution If you’re worried about the content your child may view during your co-parent’s custody time, one way to start is by looking at whether you are clear and consistent with the movie rules you set and apply in your own house.  Sometimes it feels easy to say, “Well, the kids are going to watch that movie at a friend’s house anyway,” especially as they get older. But if you’re inconsistent about your own standards, it’s hard to point out the other parent’s inconsistency in their house.  And if you don’t know what your own rules are, how will you reach an agreement and cooperation with the other parent? Avoiding disputes over screentime Here are some suggestions for thinking through th...

  What to Expect from a Collaborative Divorce A collaborative divorce is just what it sounds like. You and your spouse work together to decide the terms for your split. Instead of having a judge decide every single issue involved in your divorce, you’ll collaborate to find answers to questions. By  Brent Kaspar   Updated: August 23, 2022 Categories:  Conflict Resolution ,  Considering Divorce ,  Coping with Divorce ,  Divorce Process There are many reasons you may choose to end your marriage. Despite how divorces are often shown in movies and on TV, many of these reasons don’t have anything to do with hating your spouse. In fact,  many couples who decide to get divorced  are still perfectly friendly with each other. If that’s the case in your marriage, you may not have to jump through the legal hoops necessary to have your divorce decided by a judge. Instead, you can consider getting a collaborative split. This type of split allows you and yo...