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Respect in a Relationship: It’s Everything!

Respect in a Relationship: It’s Everything! BY JACKIE PILOSSOPH Founder, Divorced Girl Smiling, Former Chicago Tribune Columnist and Features Reporter, Huffington Post Blogger and TV News Reporter What does it take to be  happy in a romantic relationship ? Although every couple is unique, I think some of the biggies are: Friendship, trust, thoughtfulness, and attraction. But there’s one thing that is perhaps the most needed, and it’s the thing that is needed to have all of the other components to stay happy and healthy. What is it? RESPECT. Respect in a relationship drives everything else! What does Respect in a relationship mean? 1. Having respect for the person’s professional life. 2. Having respect for his or her parenting style. 3. Having respect for the way he or she takes care of him or herself—from the way they dress to they way they eat, exercise, stay healthy, and more. 4. Having respect for the way the other person treats YOU. 5. Respecting how he/she spends money. 6. Res...

19 Tips for Those Facing a High Conflict Divorce

19 Tips for Those Facing a High Conflict Divorce BY DANIEL STEFANI Divorce Attorney and co-Founder, Katz & Stefani, Divorced Girl Smiling Trusted Professional What exactly is a high conflict divorce? Some people describe it as a battle, a stressful time filled with anger, resentment and hate, a time when kids are put in the middle and see the ugliness of their parents fighting, both  in court  and at home.   Believe it or not, only about 8-15% of divorce cases are considered high conflict. Many cases start out as high conflict cases and as time goes on, the couple are able to reach agreements with the help of  the attorneys  or a  divorce mediator.   A high conflict divorce is sometimes unavoidable, especially if you are going through a divorce with a high conflict person, in general, and/or a narcissist. But even if the divorce is high conflict, that doesn’t mean the outcome will be awful. Of course it is always better if a couple can mediate or n...

Southside's Top Rated Divorce Lawyers

Chicago Illinois Divorce and Family Law, Mehta Family Law Group of Chicago. The Mehta Law Group is one of Chicago’s premier law firms. Our team of lawyers and staff are here to serve you and to help you build a better future for yourself and your family. We represent individuals, families, and children in every aspect of the legal process from beginning to end. Our attorneys bring with them over 30 years of combined experience, we are professional, and treat every individual with the respect they deserve. We are hardworking and don’t back down, our goals is always to advocate for our clients, to ensure a positive end result... Call Chicago IL Divorce Lawyers Now...... Call Now 312-374-4559  

Oak Brook's Top Rated Divorce Lawyers

Chicago Illinois Divorce and Family Law, Mehta Family Law Group of Chicago. The Mehta Law Group is one of Chicago’s premier law firms. Our team of lawyers and staff are here to serve you and to help you build a better future for yourself and your family. We represent individuals, families, and children in every aspect of the legal process from beginning to end. Our attorneys bring with them over 30 years of combined experience, we are professional, and treat every individual with the respect they deserve. We are hardworking and don’t back down, our goals is always to advocate for our clients, to ensure a positive end result... Call Chicago IL Divorce Lawyers Now...... Call Now 312-374-4559  

Chicago's Top Rated Divorce Lawyers

Chicago Illinois Divorce and Family Law, Mehta Family Law Group of Chicago. The Mehta Law Group is one of Chicago’s premier law firms. Our team of lawyers and staff are here to serve you and to help you build a better future for yourself and your family. We represent individuals, families, and children in every aspect of the legal process from beginning to end. Our attorneys bring with them over 30 years of combined experience, we are professional, and treat every individual with the respect they deserve. We are hardworking and don’t back down, our goals is always to advocate for our clients, to ensure a positive end result... Call Chicago IL Divorce Lawyers Now...... Call Now 312-374-4559  

Why He Can’t Stand Giving You That Child Support Check Every Month

Why He Can’t Stand Giving You That Child Support Check Every Month BY JACKIE PILOSSOPH Founder, Divorced Girl Smiling, Former Chicago Tribune Columnist and Features Reporter, Huffington Post Blogger and TV News Reporter Can men and women be friends after  a divorce ? I think so. Not immediately, but over time, you might be surprised. But there’s one thing I think that keeps men and women at odds for a long, long time. It’s a source of resentment that breeds perpetual  anger and bitterness . I’m talking about child support. When someone has to hand over a child support check every month, a few things could be going on: 1. It can bring back the emotions of the divorce because it’s a monthly reminder. 2. It can cause  financial anxiety. 3. It can make a person feel like divorce laws aren’t fair. 4. The person always kind of wonders if the child support check is really going to  the kids. 5. The person might feel like the ex isn’t appreciative. So, he/she feels angry and...