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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.

  The Breaking Point Before Divorce The story of the final breaking point leading to my divorce with an abusive husband. By  PhoenixRising   Updated: March 30, 2023 Categories:  Considering Divorce ,  Inspirational Stories and Advice ,  Preparing for Divorce It’s Saturday morning in October in the Northeast. The wind blowing through the open bay windows is crisp and carries hints of freshly brewed coffee from the kitchen downstairs. It’s 7 A.M. and the baby is sleeping, the house is quiet. Although I was up for several feedings though out the night, the morning is welcoming and promising of a fresh start on a new day. This is the story of my breaking point before divorce. My Breaking Point Before Divorce This Saturday begins as any normal weekend; my husband left for work at 5am, 45 minutes away in the city. He slept a peaceful 9 hours despite our daughters’ screaming outbursts throughout the night; not like he has ever gotten up to help, anyway.  I ti...

  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 emotion...

  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.

  Are You Struggling With Your Emotional Journey Through Divorce? Focusing on your emotional health during divorce can help you improve both the process and outcome. Read on for proven strategies to help you get on track and stay there. By  Andra Davidson   Updated: February 07, 2023 Categories:  Coping with Divorce ,  Divorce Recovery ,  Life After Divorce If you are anywhere in the divorce process, you are likely overwhelmed by all the decisions and uncertainty in your future. It’s easy to spend sleepless nights searching for answers, or binging Netflix with the hope that when you wake up it will all be over. It’s a brutal irony that when we need to be at our best, we are feeling at our worst.  It can be easy to prioritize everything but your emotional health but focusing on it can improve both the process and the outcome of your divorce. Your Emotional Journey Through Divorce Following are some proven ways to reduce stress and improve coping skills ...

  What If Co-Parenting Doesn’t Work? Like a business relationship, you will likely have to communicate with the other parent when you face challenges that must be discussed.  You will need to find resolutions jointly to ensure the job gets done in the best way probable.   By  Marian Grande   Updated: March 20, 2023 Categories:  Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) ,  Children and Divorce ,  Children's and Parenting Issues after Divorce ,  Co-Parenting after Divorce ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Coping with Divorce ,  Preparing for Divorce ,  Remarriage ,  Your Home and Divorce Co-parenting is when the parents of a child share the obligations of taking care of and raising a child while separated or divorced. Co-parenting can also refer to relationships where the parties never lived together or in a common-law relationship. Often  co-parenting relationships  are compared to business relationships with a work colle...

  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 brai...