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  Can a Divorce Mediator be Compelled to Produce Case Notes & Files? What happens when a judge requests a mediator's files? Is what happens in family mediation really confidential and private? By  Marian Grande   Updated: January 25, 2022 Categories:  Divorce Process ,  Legal Issues There are many benefits to  family mediation : avoiding the costly and lengthy process involved in litigation and confidentiality are two of the biggest. Contrary to litigation, mediation is not of public record. Clients feel safe in mediation knowing the details are kept private – especially with sensitive family law matters. What Happens When a Judge Requests a Divorce Mediator’s Files? Mediation and Confidentiality The only exceptions are where a child needs protection, a person’s safety is at risk, or otherwise per the law. The confidentiality of mediation is directly correlated to its effectiveness. When the parties feel emotionally, legally, and physically safe, they o...

  6 Big Life Changes To Consider After a Divorce Deciding to divorce someone with whom you thought you'd spend your life is never easy, but it does not mean that your life is over. By  Paisley Hansen   Updated: January 27, 2022 Categories:  Coping with Divorce ,  Life After Divorce Going through a divorce is an emotional time. It brings about life changes which are difficult in so many different ways. Whether the marriage ends amicably or the divorce is difficult, emotions will run high, and readjusting to solo life can be quite difficult. If you find that you’re having trouble getting used to your new way of life, consider the big life changes you can make. Divorce may be an ending, but it is also a new beginning. Here Are 6 Life Changes You Can Make After Divorce 1. You Can Make a Career Change Have you always wanted to own your own salon? Maybe you love to cook and want to open your own restaurant. Maybe now is the time to start  searching for restaurant...

  MLG Law Group 121 West Wacker Drive, Suite 1404 Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 374-4559 #letsguide Question: What Is the Difference Between Legal and Physical Custody of a Child in Illinois?? Answer: In a divorce, custody of a child is broken down in 2 ways: legal and physical. Legal custody means a parent is given responsibility for making important decisions about a child’s future and well being, including what school they will attend, which doctors they visit, etc. Joint legal custody allows both parents to be involved in these important choices and if they cannot agree on matters, one parent may be designated as the tie-breaker. On the other hand, physical custody is what it implies — it pertains to where children live on a regular basis. Physical custody can be shared by both parents or granted to just one. A judge will make physical and legal custody decisions based on the child’s best interests.

  MLG Law Group 121 West Wacker Drive, Suite 1404 Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 374-4559 #letsguide Question: What Is the Difference Between Legal and Physical Custody of a Child in Illinois?? Answer: In a divorce, custody of a child is broken down in 2 ways: legal and physical. Legal custody means a parent is given responsibility for making important decisions about a child’s future and well being, including what school they will attend, which doctors they visit, etc. Joint legal custody allows both parents to be involved in these important choices and if they cannot agree on matters, one parent may be designated as the tie-breaker. On the other hand, physical custody is what it implies — it pertains to where children live on a regular basis. Physical custody can be shared by both parents or granted to just one. A judge will make physical and legal custody decisions based on the child’s best interests.

  MLG Law Group 121 West Wacker Drive, Suite 1404 Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 374-4559 #letsguide Question: What Is the Difference Between Legal and Physical Custody of a Child in Illinois?? Answer: In a divorce, custody of a child is broken down in 2 ways: legal and physical. Legal custody means a parent is given responsibility for making important decisions about a child’s future and well being, including what school they will attend, which doctors they visit, etc. Joint legal custody allows both parents to be involved in these important choices and if they cannot agree on matters, one parent may be designated as the tie-breaker. On the other hand, physical custody is what it implies — it pertains to where children live on a regular basis. Physical custody can be shared by both parents or granted to just one. A judge will make physical and legal custody decisions based on the child’s best interests.

  Can a Divorce Mediator be Compelled to Produce Case Notes & Files? What happens when a judge requests a mediator's files? Is what happens in family mediation really confidential and private? By  Marian Grande   Updated: January 25, 2022 Categories:  Divorce Process ,  Legal Issues There are many benefits to  family mediation : avoiding the costly and lengthy process involved in litigation and confidentiality are two of the biggest. Contrary to litigation, mediation is not of public record. Clients feel safe in mediation knowing the details are kept private – especially with sensitive family law matters. What Happens When a Judge Requests a Divorce Mediator’s Files? Mediation and Confidentiality The only exceptions are where a child needs protection, a person’s safety is at risk, or otherwise per the law. The confidentiality of mediation is directly correlated to its effectiveness. When the parties feel emotionally, legally, and physically safe, they o...

  Divorce Quiz: Should I Get a Divorce? This "signs you need a divorce quiz" has 25 questions that are and a scoring method to help you answer the question "Should I get a divorce?" By  Stuart Watson   Updated: January 24, 2022 Categories:  Considering Divorce The “signs you need a divorce quiz” below won’t make a decision for you. Yet, if you are regularly asking yourself “ Should I get a divorce? ”, the quiz can help you clarify reasons for your divorce or renewed commitment. Your questions and confusion about the decision to divorce are healthy. Marriages fulfill a complex mix of emotional, financial and logistical needs, even when they are unsatisfying. A divorce will impact nearly every aspect of your life, in potentially positive and negative ways. Except for situations involving abuse, it is essential to make your divorce decision only after careful, non-reactionary soul-searching and consideration. However, “straddling the fence” for many months or years may...

  MLG Law Group 121 West Wacker Drive, Suite 1404 Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 374-4559 #letsguide Question: What Is the Difference Between Legal and Physical Custody of a Child in Illinois?? Answer: In a divorce, custody of a child is broken down in 2 ways: legal and physical. Legal custody means a parent is given responsibility for making important decisions about a child’s future and well being, including what school they will attend, which doctors they visit, etc. Joint legal custody allows both parents to be involved in these important choices and if they cannot agree on matters, one parent may be designated as the tie-breaker. On the other hand, physical custody is what it implies — it pertains to where children live on a regular basis. Physical custody can be shared by both parents or granted to just one. A judge will make physical and legal custody decisions based on the child’s best interests.

  MLG Law Group 121 West Wacker Drive, Suite 1404 Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 374-4559 #letsguide Question: What Is the Difference Between Legal and Physical Custody of a Child in Illinois?? Answer: In a divorce, custody of a child is broken down in 2 ways: legal and physical. Legal custody means a parent is given responsibility for making important decisions about a child’s future and well being, including what school they will attend, which doctors they visit, etc. Joint legal custody allows both parents to be involved in these important choices and if they cannot agree on matters, one parent may be designated as the tie-breaker. On the other hand, physical custody is what it implies — it pertains to where children live on a regular basis. Physical custody can be shared by both parents or granted to just one. A judge will make physical and legal custody decisions based on the child’s best interests.

  Divorce on the Horizon? Here Are 7 Ways to Protect Your Parental Rights Here's what you can do if you feel your parental rights are being challenged. By  Ben Coltrin   Updated: January 21, 2022 Categories:  Children and Divorce Married parents have equal parental rights to the children born during their marriage. They both have a right to spend time with the kids and have a say in parenting decisions until there’s a court order stating otherwise. For most parents, protecting their right to be part of their child’s life post-divorce is of the utmost importance. If you think the other parent may try to challenge your parental rights, you should begin working to preserve your role in your child’s life as soon as it seems like divorce is imminent. Here Are 7 Ways to Protect Your Parental Rights 1. Talk to an attorney. Being proactive could help you cover all the bases to build a solid court case. Even before the case has begun, you can  schedule a consultation wit...

  Here’s What My Kids Like About Nesting (And Yours Might, Too!) The passage of time has encompassed loads of development and changes and growth in their lives. And yet, here we are after all this time, still nesting. Our kids still call the same place “home.” By  Beth Behrendt   Updated: January 17, 2022 Categories:  Children and Divorce ,  Co-Parenting after Divorce ,  Inspirational Stories and Advice Ever since we divorced in 2014, my ex and I and our three kids have been nesting – the type of co-parenting, also known as  birdnesting , in which the kids stay in the family home and the parents move in and out to take care of them. Our children were 12, nine, and five when we divorced. At the time they were a 7 th  grader and a 3 rd  grader and the youngest was in pre-K. Now the oldest is a junior in college, the middle is a junior in high school, and the youngest is in 7 th  grade. That passage of time has encompassed loads of developm...

  How Being Single After Divorce May Improve Your Life Single life isn’t all bad. While there may be some not-so-great aspects of it, people should not be afraid to be single. By  Paisley Hansen   Updated: January 20, 2022 Categories:  Coping with Divorce ,  Life After Divorce Being single isn’t always easy, especially after divorce. This is especially true when you see TV shows and movies constantly pushing the idea that you aren’t “complete” without someone. Sometimes, being single is viewed as a type of purgatory, where you must endure until you find your soul mate. However, this simply isn’t the case. The fact is, being single is healthy, and you can be perfectly happy on your own. Just think of all the things you would have time to do as a single person – keep up with friends, go where you want, and even read  Thrive reviews  and other new product reviews to see what you like. Keep reading to learn more hidden perks of  single life . Here’s H...

  MLG Law Group 121 West Wacker Drive, Suite 1404 Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 374-4559 #letsguide Question: What Is the Difference Between Legal and Physical Custody of a Child in Illinois?? Answer: In a divorce, custody of a child is broken down in 2 ways: legal and physical. Legal custody means a parent is given responsibility for making important decisions about a child’s future and well being, including what school they will attend, which doctors they visit, etc. Joint legal custody allows both parents to be involved in these important choices and if they cannot agree on matters, one parent may be designated as the tie-breaker. On the other hand, physical custody is what it implies — it pertains to where children live on a regular basis. Physical custody can be shared by both parents or granted to just one. A judge will make physical and legal custody decisions based on the child’s best interests.

  MLG Law Group 121 West Wacker Drive, Suite 1404 Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 374-4559 #letsguide Question: What Is the Difference Between Legal and Physical Custody of a Child in Illinois?? Answer: In a divorce, custody of a child is broken down in 2 ways: legal and physical. Legal custody means a parent is given responsibility for making important decisions about a child’s future and well being, including what school they will attend, which doctors they visit, etc. Joint legal custody allows both parents to be involved in these important choices and if they cannot agree on matters, one parent may be designated as the tie-breaker. On the other hand, physical custody is what it implies — it pertains to where children live on a regular basis. Physical custody can be shared by both parents or granted to just one. A judge will make physical and legal custody decisions based on the child’s best interests.