Illinois Divorce Lawyer: BIFF method of responding to hostile co-parents
DESCRIPTION In divorce and coparenting, not only do parents need to deal with their own emotions, they may be faced with a daily barrages of hostile calls, texts, social media blasts, and/or emails....
View ArticleIllinois Divorce Lawyer: Divorce and Psychology
I have had the pleasure to be a member of the American Psychological Association, for many years, and to devote myself to continuing graduate-level education in the psychological sciences. Just as a...
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Illinois Divorce: Starting the New year with Resilience
As the year 2020 comes to an end and a new year begins, it is always helpful to remember what approaches are helpful and uplifting when dealing with a stressful and difficult court case involving...
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Illinois Divorce: Managing High Conflict People
Bill Eddy’s High Conflict Institute always has great information in the field of managing High Conflict Personalities in the context of divorce and Family Law cases. It is difficult, if not...
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Illinois Divorce: Divorce in Middle Age
More and more, people in their 50’s and 60’s are recognizing that their marriage has broken down, the children are raised, and they are seeking a legal separation or divorce. In these cases, there are...
View ArticleIllinois Divorce: Parental Alienation Study Group Updates
The announcement of the Parental Alienation Study Group (PASG) comes at a great time, as we start to try to emerge from COVID lockdowns, and restart these important conferences. I received the...
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Illinois Divorce Lawyer: Divorcing at an older age
Bill and Melinda Gates — known around the world as tech and charitable titans — are splitting after 27 years of marriage, at the ages of 65 and 56, respectively. Credit: Alessandra Malito Market Watch...
View ArticleDivorce and the Narcissist
My Illinois Divorce Blog focuses on a variety of subjects, including the means by which to manage divorce and child custody with a toxic narcissist. I can say that almost every day, I receive a message...
View ArticleIllinois Divorce Lawyer: New Laws that affect Family Law Cases
Below is a synopsis of two new bills signed into law that affect Family Law practice. HB4121 sets a minimum standard for GALs in terms of their obligation to interview the parents and the children....
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Illinois Divorce: Parental Alienation Support
I saw this post today on Facebook, and it might be helpful to some families dealing with Parental Alienation: “Mark David Roseman and Associates offers its Fall 2021 support group for alienated...
View ArticleAlienation in the Parent Child Relationship
From an article posted today on Dr. Michael Bone’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/drjmichaelbone I think the interest in this is related to the difficulty in identifying if parental...
View ArticleIllinois Divorce: Managing Personality Disorders in Divorce
People with personality disorders often seem to have variable personalities. They might be quite charming and reasonable at work and with neighbors and friends, but then transition to chaotic, extreme...
View ArticleBeing in a relationship with a High Conflict Person (HCP)
Being in a relationship with a High Conflict Person (HCP) or a toxic person can be debilitating. Many adults with children will hold off on seeking help from the courts, or seeking a separation from...
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Illinois Divorce: non-profit organization website: together4changes.org
In the USA alone, an alarming number of families, estimated over 22 million, are affected by parental alienation. Millions of children are held psychological hostage by parents they trust. Through...
View ArticleIllinois PAS Lawyer: Devastating Effects of Parental Alienation on Children
The Devastating Effects of Parental Alienation on Children Anger, guilt, grief, disconnection, and low self-esteem. Parental alienation is a form of child abuse that we are only beginning to...
View ArticleRoadmap for the Treatment of Parental Alienation
A Roadmap for the Treatment of Parental Alienation By Alan D. Blotcky, PhD, William Bernet, MD and Jennifer J. Harman, PhD Michigan Family Law Journal Continue reading →
View ArticleIllinois Divorce: Use the BIFF Method in Communications
A big part of my Firm’s approach to divorce law practice is helping clients navigate communications with a High Conflict Personality (HCP). Many times, the Court will order that the parties limit...
View ArticleIllinois Divorce: Dr. Richard A. Warshak on Parental Alienation
Have your children turned against you? Do they resist spending time with you? Have they joined with your ex in treating you with contempt? If so, they may be suffering from parental alienation. In...
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The Impact of Parental Alienating Behaviors
The Impact of Parental Alienating Behaviors on the Mental Health of Adults Alienated in Childhood Abstract This study qualitatively investigated the mental health of adults exposed to parental...
View ArticleIllinois Divorce: Bill Eddy on the Depp vs Heard Case
Facebook repost…. Depp vs Heard Case Provides Teaching Moment What should a jury consider in the defamation case of Johnny Depp vs Amber Heard and her countersuit against him? Who’s telling the truth...
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