Illinois Divorce Lawyer Blog
The Illinois Divorce Lawyer Blog discusses divorce and custody law, mediation and psychological issues.
Author: Author Michael F. Roe is a trial lawyer in suburban Chicago who represents clients in divorce and custody cases. His firm, the Law Offices of Michael F. Roe, has offices in Geneva and Oak Brook, Ill.
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Recent Posts from Illinois Divorce Lawyer Blog
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DuPage and Kane Mediation & Collaborative Divorce
You’ve probably heard horror stories from friends and acquaintances who’ve had expensive, ugly divorces, right? Maybe you’ve also heard from some who feel better about the process because they didn’t go the slash-and-burn route, but…
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Parental Alienation: Survivors not Victims
I received a letter from Chrissy, who founded Survivors not Victims of PAS. I asked for her permission to reprint her letter to me. It's a very insightful and heartfelt account of PAS, and its…
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Illinois Collaborative and Cooperative Divorce
I receive a fair numer of calls from individuals looking for a lower cost, lower stress means of pursuing their divorce. Some people report that they want mediation, and describe for me what sounds like…
- A Parental Alienation Victim now speaks as an Adult
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Counseling during the Divorce Process
Of my clients that smartly utilize the collaborative or cooperative model of divorce (ie low conflict) I usually don't see a need for therapy or transition counseling during a divorce. Some of my clients do…
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Parental Alienation: Video Discussion
I and others are doing some research into the phenomenon of parental alienation, and the onset of PAS in children as a result of a campaign of denigration and alienation by one parent against the…
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Parental Alienation Discussed
As many of my cases deal with possible BPD and NPD-type disorders, I see traits of Parental Alienation Syndrome in alienating parents. These cases are very challenging...in part because there are kids being harmed by…
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5 Common Financial Mistakes in Divorce
1. Hanging onto the house at all costs. Many couples scrambling to obtain a divorce settlement wish to keep the house at any cost. However, keeping the four bedroom marital home may be a financial…
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Isolation: Living with a Borderline Personality Partner
BPD is a devastating disorder-both for the person who has it and their family members. Partners often find themselves becoming isolated, losing both family and friends to the craziness and jealousy that sometimes comes with…
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DuPage Divorce Cases and Internet Parenting Classes
Technology has improved many aspects of divorce practice and helping families adjust to parenting in two separate households. One example that I think of immediately is the use of 'virtual visitation," that is, using high…