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  Five Signs You Are Ready To Forgive Five signs that indicate you are ready to forgive your ex-spouse or the circumstances that led to your divorce. By  Melissa Kalil   Updated: January 11, 2022 Categories:  Children's and Parenting Issues after Divorce ,  Coping with Divorce ,  Divorce Recovery ,  Life After Divorce I was caught off guard recently when a client asked me an interesting question: “How do you know when you are ready to  forgive someone ?”  While I didn’t have an answer ready, I found myself reflecting on this for quite some time.  For example, what is forgiveness, really?   Psychologists define forgiveness  as “a conscious , deliberate decision to release feelings of resentment or vengeance toward a person or group who has harmed you, regardless of whether they actually deserve your forgiveness. Forgiveness does  not  mean forgetting, nor does it mean condoning or excusing the offense (1)”  ...

  A Guide to New Year’s Resolutions After Divorce – 3 Keys to Lasting Change Resolutions often fade away. Here are 3 Keys to make your resolutions a true representation of your goals that last the whole year through. By  Carla Hugo   Updated: January 12, 2022 Categories:  Children and Divorce ,  Coping with Divorce Making New Year’s resolutions after divorce can be stressful. Each year as the calendar turns to January 1 st , your thoughts turn to how you can be a better version of yourself. Making resolutions is a worthy effort in an attempt to make lasting change. When you are divorced, what used to be your go-to resolutions now take on a new form. In the past, you may have hoped to be a better spouse in the New Year. Maybe you wanted to lose a bit of weight or exercise more. But now that you are divorced, your intentions for the New Year are different. Some common New Year’s resolutions after divorce are to make new friends, parent peacefully, and create comfo...

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.

  9 Considerations for You And Your Co-Parent as You Navigate Child Therapy. Children processing a divorce in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic can certainly benefit from seeing a therapist. Keep the following tips in mind. By  Lisa Zeiderman, Esq.   Updated: November 01, 2021 Categories:  Children and Divorce ,  Children's and Parenting Issues after Divorce ,  Co-Parenting after Divorce Children processing a divorce in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic can certainly  benefit from seeing a therapist . Keep the following tips in mind. Here are some basic rules of the road for choosing and dealing with your child’s therapist: Before you enlist the help of a therapist(s), make sure your co-parent approves of the idea. Depending on your custody agreement, this is likely something both parties need to agree to before pursuing.  Learn what to do if your co-parent is not on board → When possible, include your co-parent in choosing your child’s therapis...

  9 Inexpensive Self-Care Tips for During Divorce Be compassionate to yourself and try to silence your inner critic. Even if you fall short of your own expectations, give yourself credit for trying. By  Paisley Hansen   Updated: November 03, 2021 Categories:  Coping with Divorce ,  Divorce Recovery ,  Health & Wellbeing No matter how necessary it may be and how it benefits you in the long run, divorce is a traumatic loss. Your body, mind, and soul react to it the same way that they would to any other trauma. This makes self-care to look after your general well-being during divorce absolutely essential. During a divorce, it is important to take care of your finances and curb extravagant spending. Many people think of self-care in terms of shopping or spa trips. However, it is possible to practice self-care by spending very little money.  9 Inexpensive Self-Care Tips for During Divorce Seek the Help You Need Sometimes you need the help of a professio...

  Attorney Consultations for Post-Divorce Issues: Items to Consider During a attorney consultations, a lawyer can help identify pros and cons for seeking relief or pursuing a specific option By  Karen P. Sampson, Attorney/Mediator   Updated: December 15, 2021 Categories:  Legal Issues ,  Life After Divorce The  divorce process  is often filled with stress and unpredictability. By the time the finish line is crossed and a divorce decree is obtained, one may have experienced a full range of  divorce emotions .  These may include feelings of relief, satisfaction, disappointment, and sadness. Although the actual divorce may be over, sometimes divorce terms need to be revisited and modified in the future.  Circumstances may change significantly with the passing of time. These circumstances may require the need to look at the original divorce terms. Some examples include but are not limited to items involving financial support, custody, and ot...