Center for Divorce Resolution - Chicago

02/27/2026

Age is a major factor to consider when constructing a parenting plan. While courts may have more black and white perspectives, mediation allows you and your partner to customize a plan to your lives and your child's needs.

As always, your mediator will guide you through the process and ensure your child's best interest is kept top priority.

Want to learn more about mediating parenting plans? DM, call, or email us!

02/24/2026

If divorce is feeling overwhelming, it may not be the divorce itself — it may be the process.

Mediation is designed to protect your time, energy, and peace in a way that litigation often cannot.

If you're ready to explore an alternative divorce option, call, email, or DM us today 🧡

02/19/2026

Deciding what you want your divorce proceedings to look like is more than a legal choice, it’s a personal one. Before choosing between filing on your own (pro se) or hiring an attorney in Illinois, take a moment to understand the impact your decision will have.

Read our latest blog and feel free to reach out if you are preparing to navigate the divorce process.

02/12/2026

Every first holiday after your divorce feels different, but how you approach the day can make all the difference.

1. Redefine what Valentine's Day means to you! Maybe the day is about rediscovering a love for yourself, or maybe you outpour love to others around you!
2. Make plans with a loved one. Go see a movie with a friend, have lunch with a family member, or have a movie night!
3. Do something for YOU. V-day might mean it's time for a spa-day...
4. If you have kids, celebrate with them! Use the day as an opportunity to celebrate the love you have for each other.
5. Recognize how far you've come. The holiday may feel different, but you have grown and are on a new path forward.

Take care this week, and remember you are loved!

02/10/2026

Dating again after divorce can feel intimidating at first. But for many, the experience becomes a quiet reminder of how much they’ve changed, healed, and gained perspective.

If you’re wondering whether you’re ready to take that step, this week’s blog may resonate with you.

https://centerfordivorceresolution.com/blog-divorce-mediation/starting-with-the-ending-the-unexpected-gift-of-your-first-date-after-divorce

02/05/2026

Having the opportunity to work with clients who are ready for a different approach is always a gift. Offering an amicable, supportive path forward is the highlight of our work 🧡

02/03/2026

Just because your marriage isn't working, doesn't mean you have to give up the time you do enjoy as a family. Through mediation, couples are able to find resolution together and create an outcome that preserves the best parts of their relationship.

Interested in exploring mediation as an option for your divorce? DM, call, or email us today 🧡

01/27/2026

A good mediator doesn’t try to fit every family into mediation. Their job is to assess whether the process is actually appropriate, safe, and productive for you, not to “sell” mediation at all costs.

That means paying attention to power dynamics, communication patterns, and emotional readiness. And being willing to say when mediation may not be the right path.

Knowing when mediation won’t work is just as important as knowing when it will. Ethical mediation requires clarity, boundaries, and the ability to guide families toward the process that best protects everyone involved, especially children.

When you find the right mediator, you will be able to step into your first session with confidence.

01/22/2026

Like parents going through divorce, kids go through the same five stages of grief - denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance - and not necessarily in that order. It's helpful to understand what stage your child is in to better address with them.

This episode explores the five emotional stages many children experience during and after divorce: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance. Gui...

01/20/2026

What will your children carry forward from your divorce?

Not the paperwork, but the way conflict was handled and how safe they felt along the way.

This post explores what children actually absorb during divorce, and why those moments matter long after it’s over.

Read the full blog now: https://centerfordivorceresolution.com/blog-divorce-mediation/what-children-carry-forward-divorce-done-with-care

01/13/2026

Being trusted in someone’s most vulnerable chapter is something we never take lightly. Grateful for every family who lets us walk alongside them through it.