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Divorce Coaching: Involving a Specialist in the Collaborative Divorce Process

Collaborative Divorce, Divorce, Family Law / December 1, 2022 February 15, 2023

While the Illinois divorce process introduces natural stressors, taking up divorce coaching presents contemporary solutions. In a traditional litigation, both parties vie for a more preferrable outcome. Thus, traditional litigation pits them against one another. Such a dynamic naturally increases stress. On the other hand, the collaborative divorce process seeks mutually beneficial solutions. Through this …

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Illinois Divorces with Children: Considerations to Create a Better Family

Collaborative Divorce, Divorce / November 1, 2022 February 15, 2023

For Illinois divorces with children in the mix, emotional implications quickly ramp up. Holistically, divorce carries a heavy weight for children. Typically, adult parents accumulated decades of life experience. On the other hand, for children, life as they knew it will never be the same. However, strategic decision-making and cooperation for both parents can lead …

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Illinois Divorce Finances: The Value of the Collaborative Process

Collaborative Divorce, Divorce / October 6, 2022 February 15, 2023

As Illinois divorce finances continues to mount, both parties tend to question their current path. Ultimately, a lengthy litigation entails expensive financial considerations. Sometimes, both parties walk away with a fraction of their initial net worth. Additionally, the courtroom battle presents an exhaustive approach on the emotional spectrum, too. However, Mediation and the Collaborative Divorce …

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Pre-Divorce Attorney Counseling: Benefits of the Collaborative Approach

Collaborative Divorce, Divorce / June 1, 2022 February 15, 2023

While couples sometimes hastily run into the divorce process, pre-divorce attorney counseling creates a measured approach. Although it can be tempting to forge ahead quickly, counseling often uncovers additional insights, both financial and otherwise. At Bruckner Hernandez Legal Solutions, our team of family attorneys helps clients to address these factors. How Pre-Divorce Attorney Counseling Works …

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Emotional Control: New Ways to Think About Feelings During a Divorce

Collaborative Divorce / April 1, 2022 February 15, 2023

Even with the Illinois collaborative divorce process, couples find it challenging to obtain full emotional control. As one of the five most stressful life events, divorce presents more than its share of unique issues. That said, divorcing couples almost always struggle with handling their emotions during the Illinois divorce process. With so much anger and …

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No-Fault Divorce: Understanding Divorce Requirements in the State of Illinois

Divorce / March 1, 2022 February 15, 2023

While some states assess blame, Illinois mandates no-fault divorce. However, many Illinois residents believe their issues hold legal influence. For instance, one spouse may blame another for an affair. In another example, spouses commonly cite emotional and physical abuse. Despite the accusation, Illinois’ “no-fault” status does not consider these issues to be legal grounds for …

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Divorce Mediation: Going Hand-in-Hand with Limited Scope Legal Representation

Divorce, Limited Scope Legal Services / January 1, 2022 February 15, 2023

In Illinois, divorce mediation often leads to a less expensive, more amicable resolution. While many Illinois residents hire attorneys for the sole purpose of litigation, this tends to lead to a very draining process. However, Mediation offers an out-of-court alternative. When coupled with Limited Scope Representation, this strategy presents a nuanced alternative, customizable for both …

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Common Divorce Mistakes: 3 of the Biggest Dilemmas in Illinois

Collaborative Divorce, Divorce / December 1, 2021 February 15, 2023

Common divorce mistakes take what can already be an emotionally draining process, and complicate the situation further. Even when both spouses agree that divorce is in their family’s best interests, the process still contains its share of trials and tribulations. More so, divorce almost always a grieving process. Notably, this grieving intensifies when the spouses …

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Homes in Illinois Divorce: A Useful Guide to Who Receives the Property

Collaborative Divorce, Divorce, Family Law / November 1, 2021 February 15, 2023

Oftentimes, couple debate their homes in the Illinois divorce process. With the emotional attachment in mind, many people place a firm “I want the house” attitude. Similar to all other aspects of the divorce process, splitting the home is rarely as simple as one person conceding. Taking on the role of sole homeowner calls financial …

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Common Divorce Fears and How to Navigate Through Each of Them

Collaborative Divorce, Family Law / July 1, 2021 March 1, 2023

In Illinois family law, couples typically cycle through a wide variety of common divorce fears. Put plainly: divorce can be a frightening process. In particular, the repertoire of fears tend to exasperate for couple with many years of marriage. Sometimes, couples struggle just to articulate their fears. However, the Bruckner Hernandez team typically sees three …

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