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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.

  Managing Emotional Hot Buttons Can Help You Reduce Conflict: Here’s How To Do It If you're looking to minimize conflict and move toward compromise, anticipating the issues that will likely trigger you and your spouse / ex will help you de-escalate the situation.  By  Andra Davidson   Updated: April 07, 2023 Categories:  Children's and Parenting Issues after Divorce ,  Co-Parenting after Divorce ,  Coping with Divorce ,  Divorce Process ,  Divorce Recovery Reducing Emotional Hot Buttons What is a Hot Button? According to Merriam-Webster, a  Hot Button is an emotional or controversial issue  or concern that triggers an immediate, intense reaction. Managing them can have a significant positive impact on the process and outcome of divorce. Blame it on our Lizard Brain Our “Lizard Brain” is the ancient survival mechanism that manages our fight/flight response when our ego, image, or self-esteem is threatened. When this part of the brain kicks in our reflexive response is usually t

  Divorce and the Power of Social Media The reality is that divorce is tough enough without having the immediacy of social media outlets being some kind of a “go-to” for you to purge your frustrations and heartbreak. By  Michelle Moore, PhD   Updated: April 05, 2023 Categories:  Coping with Divorce ,  Divorce Recovery ,  Legal Issues Oftentimes people turn to their social media platforms as a mode of informing and communicating every thought, usually, at the moment the thoughts occur. This can be a slippery slope when you are in the middle of a divorce. Your emotions may be heightened  and a social media site may feel like the perfect place to throw an icy comment about your soon-to-be ex-spouse. The reality is that divorce is tough enough without having the immediacy of social media outlets being some kind of a “go-to” for you to purge your frustrations and heartbreak. The consequence is then having to deal with the cost of that outburst, both emotionally and possibly financially. The

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.

  Grey Rock Communication and the Narcissist Coping Mechanism for Dealing with Toxic People By  Eddie Stephens   Updated: February 20, 2023 Categories:  Co-Parenting after Divorce ,  Coping with Divorce The American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-V) defines  Narcissistic personality disorder  (NPD) as an affliction characterized by grandiosity, a need for excessive admiration, and a lack of empathy; and manipulative, self-centered, or demanding behavior. Someone with NPD can  cause significant distress to anyone who associates with them . It affects anywhere from 1 to 6 percent of the population. As any seasoned family law attorney will tell you, a narcissist going through family law proceedings will undoubtedly increase the expense of a divorce and often creates devasting psychological damage to their spouse, their children, and even the divorce professionals involved in the case. Narcissists do not see the divorce p

  Anger: The First Stage of Divorce It is crucial to acknowledge and manage this emotion in a healthy manner. By shifting perspectives, communicating effectively, and prioritizing self-care, individuals can navigate the divorce process and move towards a brighter future. By  Alistair Vigier   Updated: February 16, 2023 Categories:  Coping with Divorce ,  Divorce Recovery ,  Health & Wellbeing The process of divorce can be an emotional and challenging journey for those involved, and it often consists of several stages. These stages are widely recognized as the psychological and emotional phases that individuals experience when ending a marriage. The Different Stages of Divorce While the stages of divorce may differ in duration, intensity, and order, they provide a roadmap that can help individuals understand what they may experience during this process and after. Anger: The First Stage of Divorce The first stage of divorce is typically denial, where individuals may find it difficult

   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.

The Divorce Play List: ‘Should I Stay or Should I Go Now’ This article talks about how to make the decision to get divorced. Further it talks about how good communication is key to successful and low drama split, as well as productive and efficient co-parenting, and how in the process you might just find some healing and self-growth for yourself. And finally, to bring levity- a power playlist to sing out all the stress. By  Robin Zenczak   Updated: January 09, 2023 Categories:  Considering Divorce ,  Coping with Divorce ,  Divorce Recovery CLASH- ‘ SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO  NOW Come on, you know you are silently singing this song in your head right now…. you’re welcome!  Perhaps you are even smiling? – This is the point; to be happy, right? This is why we want to know if Divorce is worth it; this is why Divorcées get asked this question. This question is not meant for the abused or victimized- get support and get out! If you simply have fallen out of love, but still care for your p

Just Breathe: Slowly and Deeply Calming oneself through deep breathing helps us to realize that truly nothing horrible is happening to us right now and allows us to make healthy, well-reasoned choices that will benefit us in the long term. By  Renee Cesar   Updated: December 27, 2022 Categories:  Considering Divorce ,  Coping with Divorce ,  Health & Wellbeing “ Slow breathing is like an anchor in the midst of an emotional storm: the anchor won’t make the storm go away, but it will hold you steady until it passes.” Russ Harris Just breathe  was  the advice my brother gave me every time we talked in the early days following my  husband asking for a divorce . Of course, I was breathing, but stress causes us to  breath e  shallower  and quicker .  When we are  faced with a difficult situation , we tense up   and   move into a reaction known as ‘fight or flight’.  This is appropriate when we are facing a threat  like being robbed at gunpoint , but the  all-day  everyday  pressure we fa