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‘Tis the season for divorce? Three things to think about if you or someone you love is contemplating divorce in the new year.

by Brenda Bridges | Jan 5, 2022

It’s the end of the year, and the holiday season is winding down; you might be surprised to know that the divorce season is ramping up. Divorce season, what on earth is that? I’ve not seen it in the Hallmark aisle, and retailers have already jumped...

What is a Court-Appointed Child Representative/Guardian Ad Litem?

by Jennifer Lavin | Jul 23, 2019

In Illinois divorce and family law cases, Child Representatives and Guardians Ad Litem are routinely appointed by Domestic Relations judges on behalf of children and their best interests when, after mediation is attempted, divorcing and never-married parents are...

Everything you Wanted to Know about Psychotherapy but were Afraid to Ask

by Dana Steiner | Feb 6, 2019

Going through a divorce? New Parents? Major Life Transition? Just Not Yourself? These are just a few of the hundreds of reasons people see out a therapist. This article provides the basics of psychotherapy; information helpful to everyone regardless of why you...

Interested in Accessing Your Hidden Super Powers & Finding Your Soul Path?

by Laurel O'Sullivan, J.D. | Sep 27, 2018

By Laurel O’Sullivan, THE Woman’s Coach. When I was growing up in the 1970’s I was both fascinated by Wonder Woman, and truth be told, a little skeptical. The sense of power and determination she exuded was palpable. But how was she able to run in...

I DO…Want a Prenup!

by Jenny Jeltes | Mar 28, 2018

Premarital (Prenuptial) Agreements (and postnuptial agreements) have become much more common among the middle-class in recent years. Contrary to popular belief, premarital agreements are not just for the celebrities and athletes. There has been a recent trend in...