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Divorce heightens stress about the impact your divorce will have on your children and on your ability to support yourself financially. The children you can address with love and a supportive co-parenting relationship (w...

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I'm a divorce mediator in Lake Forest, IL, and I am passionate about helping couples divorce amicably, preserving and even strengthening their ability to co-parent in a healthy manner.

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True Or False: If you divorce you need to hire a lawyer?

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Divorce is not the easy button.

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You absolutely can and you absolutely should, especially if you have children.

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I’m an experienced divorced mediator, and I have had thousands of consultations with individuals and couples considering divorce. I’ve been divorced myself. It is one of the most stressful processes you can experience be...

","url":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/things-i%E2%80%99ve-learned-about-divorce","title":"Things I’ve Learned About Divorce","summary":"I’m an experienced divorced mediator, and I have had thousands of consultations with individuals and couples considering divorce. I’ve been divorced myself. It is one of the most stressful processes you can experience be...","date_modified":"2026-06-01T01:43:45Z"},{"id":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/mediate-for-healthy-outcomes-don%E2%80%99t-mediate-only-for-cost-savings","html_content":"

Many couples are not aware that they don’t have to go through a litigated lawyer-led and court-dominated divorce, and they can leverage a divorce mediator to help them to create their entire divorce agreement.

","url":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/mediate-for-healthy-outcomes-don%E2%80%99t-mediate-only-for-cost-savings","title":"Mediate For Healthy Outcomes; Don’t Mediate Only For Cost Savings","summary":"Many couples are not aware that they don’t have to go through a litigated lawyer-led and court-dominated divorce, and they can leverage a divorce mediator to help them to create their entire divorce agreement.","date_modified":"2026-03-11T18:41:50Z"},{"id":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/the-high-road-in-divorce","html_content":"

The “High Road” is a lonely road at times, but it is a road that will give you everlasting pride in yourself, and that has real value.

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1. I Need To Hire A Lawyer & File For Divorce To Start My Divorce

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Divorce is hard enough, but when you are considering divorce or going through a divorce during the holidays, and you have children, your emotions are really tested.

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Marriage is difficult. It does not just “succeed” on its own. Marriage requires work from each spouse, on a regular if not daily basis, to hear each other, understand each other, care for each other, invest in each other...

","url":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/is-divorce-the-answer","title":"Is Divorce The Answer?","summary":"Marriage is difficult. It does not just “succeed” on its own. Marriage requires work from each spouse, on a regular if not daily basis, to hear each other, understand each other, care for each other, invest in each other...","date_modified":"2025-10-23T18:38:15Z"},{"id":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/how-should-we-select-a-divorce-mediator","html_content":"

If you have chosen to mediate your divorce vs. following a lawyer-led litigated approach, congratulations. You have taken a path that leads to more amicable, customized and healthy outcomes at a fraction of the cost and ...

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Divorce can be one of the most emotionally and financially stressful experiences in a person’s life. Choosing how to navigate the process—whether through divorce mediation or traditional litigation in court—can significa...

","url":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/comparing-divorce-mediation-and-going-to-court","title":"Comparing Divorce Mediation and Going to Court","summary":"Divorce can be one of the most emotionally and financially stressful experiences in a person’s life. Choosing how to navigate the process—whether through divorce mediation or traditional litigation in court—can significa...","date_modified":"2025-07-22T20:40:23Z"},{"id":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/how-to-prepare-for-your-first-divorce-mediation-session","html_content":"

Divorce can feel like stepping into unknown territory—full of stress, questions, and uncertainty. But if you’ve chosen divorce mediation, you’ve already made a powerful decision to resolve things more peacefully and resp...

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This is the question most asked of me during my free, extended consultations with couples, and it makes me happy to be asked because it means the couple knows that divorce mediation is a path they can take, and they are ...

","url":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/1-we-want-to-be-amicable-how-does-divorce-mediation-work","title":"1. We Want To Be Amicable, How Does Divorce Mediation Work?","summary":"This is the question most asked of me during my free, extended consultations with couples, and it makes me happy to be asked because it means the couple knows that divorce mediation is a path they can take, and they are ...","date_modified":"2025-05-15T17:47:44Z"},{"id":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/2-can-divorce-mediation-provide-for-a-fair-financial-agreement","html_content":"

It absolutely can.

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This is a question I receive often, because a mediator is neutral and does not represent either spouse. Because of their history, one spouse may feel a power imbalance or inability to express their needs to ensure that ...

","url":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/3-how-can-i-make-sure-i-am-not-taken-advantage-of-in-mediation","title":"3. How Can I Make Sure I Am Not Taken Advantage Of In Mediation","summary":"This is a question I receive often, because a mediator is neutral and does not represent either spouse. Because of their history, one spouse may feel a power imbalance or inability to express their needs to ensure that ...","date_modified":"2025-05-15T17:43:37Z"},{"id":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/4-do-i-need-to-hire-a-lawyer-before-divorce-mediation","html_content":"

No, you do not.

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I'll be honest, if a couple only wants to mediate their divorce to save money, they are a couple I may not decide to work with. Yes, mediation is extremely cost-effective. Yes, a couple going through a divorce needs to...

","url":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/5-how-much-does-divorce-mediation-cost","title":"5. How Much Does Divorce Mediation Cost?","summary":"I'll be honest, if a couple only wants to mediate their divorce to save money, they are a couple I may not decide to work with. Yes, mediation is extremely cost-effective. Yes, a couple going through a divorce needs to...","date_modified":"2025-05-15T17:37:38Z"},{"id":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/why-michael%E2%80%99s-mediation","html_content":"

If you are a couple who can be successful mediating your divorce, congratulations. That says a lot about both of you as people and the respect you have for each other and your children. Mediation is the healthiest way to...

","url":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/why-michael%E2%80%99s-mediation","title":"Why Michael’s Mediation?","summary":"If you are a couple who can be successful mediating your divorce, congratulations. That says a lot about both of you as people and the respect you have for each other and your children. Mediation is the healthiest way to...","date_modified":"2025-04-28T02:46:11Z"},{"id":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/can-divorce-mediation-be-successful-with-a-high-conflict-couple","html_content":"

Most people believe that divorce mediation can only be successful with couples who are amicable, on the same page and want to strive toward a healthy outcome.

","url":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/can-divorce-mediation-be-successful-with-a-high-conflict-couple","title":"Can Divorce Mediation Be Successful With A High Conflict Couple?","summary":"Most people believe that divorce mediation can only be successful with couples who are amicable, on the same page and want to strive toward a healthy outcome.","date_modified":"2025-04-02T19:19:17Z"},{"id":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/am-i-protected-if-i-mediate-my-divorce","html_content":"

The answer is a resounding YES.

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Often times in relationships when communication and respect break down, one spouse may use the threat of divorce as a way to show how serious they are about needing change in the relationship. This is a very dangerous th...

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When you divorce, you don’t divorce your children. Nor do you and your spouse end your relationship as parents.

","url":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/what-is-co-parenting-how-does-it-benefit-children-parents","title":"What Is Co-Parenting & How Does It Benefit Children & Parents","summary":"When you divorce, you don’t divorce your children. Nor do you and your spouse end your relationship as parents. ","date_modified":"2024-11-07T15:21:24Z"},{"id":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/creative-options-for-dividing-marital-home-equity-in-mediation","html_content":"

As a financially-trained and child-focused divorce mediator in Lake Forest, Illinois, I know that the marital home is one of the biggest and most impactful decisions a couple must make as part of their divorce. The marit...

","url":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/creative-options-for-dividing-marital-home-equity-in-mediation","title":"Creative Options For Dividing Marital Home Equity In Mediation","summary":"As a financially-trained and child-focused divorce mediator in Lake Forest, Illinois, I know that the marital home is one of the biggest and most impactful decisions a couple must make as part of their divorce. The marit...","date_modified":"2024-07-23T16:14:23Z"},{"id":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/co-parenting-vs-parallel-parenting","html_content":"

“Children of divorce” is a phrase that no parent wants to apply to their own children. But when divorce is inevitable, your children become children of divorce.

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Telling your children that you are going to divorce is one of the hardest things a parent will ever have to do for the following reasons:

","url":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/when-to-inform-your-children-that-you-are-divorcing","title":"When To Inform Your Children That You Are Divorcing","summary":"Telling your children that you are going to divorce is one of the hardest things a parent will ever have to do for the following reasons:","date_modified":"2024-05-01T19:31:15Z"},{"id":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/how-to-reduce-tension-for-children-during-a-divorce","html_content":"

Divorce creates so much unhealthy tension and stress that is hard to conceal. When a couple does not have children it is easier for them to stay out of each other’s way during the divorce process.

","url":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/how-to-reduce-tension-for-children-during-a-divorce","title":"How To Reduce Tension For Children During A Divorce","summary":"Divorce creates so much unhealthy tension and stress that is hard to conceal. When a couple does not have children it is easier for them to stay out of each other’s way during the divorce process.","date_modified":"2024-04-16T21:34:55Z"},{"id":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/how-to-support-a-friend-going-through-a-divorce","html_content":"

“We’re getting a divorce.”

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For couples who have decided to mediate their divorce, congratulations. You have chosen the healthiest process to minimize stress and baggage, make all of your own decisions about your family and finances at the least ex...

","url":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/how-you-should-select-a-divorce-mediator","title":"How You Should Select A Divorce Mediator","summary":"For couples who have decided to mediate their divorce, congratulations. You have chosen the healthiest process to minimize stress and baggage, make all of your own decisions about your family and finances at the least ex...","date_modified":"2024-03-13T18:50:34Z"},{"id":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/high-conflict-couples-can-successfully-mediate-their-divorce","html_content":"

Couples should always consider mediating before litigating their divorce because mediation creates healthier and better outcomes, allows couples to make all of their own decisions in private, mitigates the impact of the ...

","url":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/high-conflict-couples-can-successfully-mediate-their-divorce","title":"High-Conflict Couples Can Successfully Mediate Their Divorce","summary":"Couples should always consider mediating before litigating their divorce because mediation creates healthier and better outcomes, allows couples to make all of their own decisions in private, mitigates the impact of the ...","date_modified":"2024-02-03T02:58:11Z"},{"id":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/how-would-you-describe-a-typical-mediation-session","html_content":"

At michaelsmediation.com we believe a divorce mediation services session is built around the couple’s needs. As a result, we modify the sessions as needed by the spouses. That said, the following is generally the way our...

","url":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/how-would-you-describe-a-typical-mediation-session","title":"How Would You Describe A Typical Mediation Services Session?","summary":"At michaelsmediation.com we believe a divorce mediation services session is built around the couple’s needs. As a result, we modify the sessions as needed by the spouses. That said, the following is generally the way our...","date_modified":"2023-10-19T20:51:07Z"},{"id":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/mediating-your-divorce-can-save-you-a-college-education","html_content":"

At michaelsmediation.com we strive to minimize the cost of your divorce while also obtaining the best outcomes for your family.

","url":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/mediating-your-divorce-can-save-you-a-college-education","title":"Mediating Your Divorce Can Save You A College Education","summary":"At michaelsmediation.com we strive to minimize the cost of your divorce while also obtaining the best outcomes for your family.","date_modified":"2023-09-26T21:02:46Z"},{"id":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/reason-10-why-should-you-mediate-pride","html_content":"

The tenth reason you should call a divorce mediator to handle your divorce, before you call a lawyer, is because mediating your divorce will fill you with pride when you see how well-adjusted your children are and how we...

","url":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/reason-10-why-should-you-mediate-pride","title":"Reason #10 Why Should You Mediate: Pride","summary":"The tenth reason you should call a divorce mediator to handle your divorce, before you call a lawyer, is because mediating your divorce will fill you with pride when you see how well-adjusted your children are and how we...","date_modified":"2023-08-16T21:24:30Z"},{"id":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/reason-9-why-should-you-mediate-less-%E2%80%9Cbaggage%E2%80%9D","html_content":"

The ninth reason you should call a divorce mediator to handle your divorce, before you call a lawyer, is because when you mediate, you leave your marriage with less “baggage” and you can move on in your life in a quicker...

","url":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/reason-9-why-should-you-mediate-less-%E2%80%9Cbaggage%E2%80%9D","title":"Reason #9 Why Should You Mediate: Less “Baggage”","summary":"The ninth reason you should call a divorce mediator to handle your divorce, before you call a lawyer, is because when you mediate, you leave your marriage with less “baggage” and you can move on in your life in a quicker...","date_modified":"2023-08-10T16:17:32Z"},{"id":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/reason-8-to-mediate-dont-let-others-make-decisions-for-you","html_content":"

The eighth reason you should call a divorce mediator to handle your divorce, before you call a lawyer, is because you deserve to make your own decisions about how to leave your marriage.

","url":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/reason-8-to-mediate-dont-let-others-make-decisions-for-you","title":"Reason #8 To Mediate: Don't Let Others Make Decisions For You","summary":"The eighth reason you should call a divorce mediator to handle your divorce, before you call a lawyer, is because you deserve to make your own decisions about how to leave your marriage. ","date_modified":"2023-07-26T19:49:52Z"},{"id":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/reason-7-why-should-you-mediate-impact-on-your-children","html_content":"

The seventh reason you should call a divorce mediator to handle your divorce, before you call a lawyer, is because mediation’s greatest value is it’s positive impact on your children.

","url":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/reason-7-why-should-you-mediate-impact-on-your-children","title":"Reason #7 Why Should You Mediate: Impact On Your Children","summary":"The seventh reason you should call a divorce mediator to handle your divorce, before you call a lawyer, is because mediation’s greatest value is it’s positive impact on your children.","date_modified":"2023-07-19T19:07:47Z"},{"id":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/reason-6-why-should-you-mediate-co-parent-in-a-healthy-way","html_content":"

The sixth reason you should call a divorce mediator to handle your divorce, before you call a lawyer, is because mediation preserves your ability to co-parent in the best interest of your children.

","url":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/reason-6-why-should-you-mediate-co-parent-in-a-healthy-way","title":"Reason #6 Why Should You Mediate: Co-Parent In A Healthy Way","summary":"The sixth reason you should call a divorce mediator to handle your divorce, before you call a lawyer, is because mediation preserves your ability to co-parent in the best interest of your children.","date_modified":"2023-07-01T02:57:30Z"},{"id":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/reason-5-why-should-you-mediate-litigation-is-terrible","html_content":"

The fifth reason you should call a divorce mediator to handle your divorce, before you call a lawyer, is because litigation is the reason divorce has such a bad name; it is an absolutely terrible process.

","url":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/reason-5-why-should-you-mediate-litigation-is-terrible","title":"Reason #5 Why Should You Mediate: Litigation Is Terrible","summary":"The fifth reason you should call a divorce mediator to handle your divorce, before you call a lawyer, is because litigation is the reason divorce has such a bad name; it is an absolutely terrible process.","date_modified":"2023-06-21T02:56:32Z"},{"id":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/reason-4-why-should-you-mediate-make-your-own-decisions","html_content":"

The fourth reason you should call a divorce mediator to handle your divorce, before you call a lawyer, is because a mediated divorce allows you to make 100% of your own decisions for your children and your finances.

","url":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/reason-4-why-should-you-mediate-make-your-own-decisions","title":"Reason #4 Why Should You Mediate: Make Your Own Decisions","summary":"The fourth reason you should call a divorce mediator to handle your divorce, before you call a lawyer, is because a mediated divorce allows you to make 100% of your own decisions for your children and your finances.","date_modified":"2023-06-14T22:11:25Z"},{"id":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/reason-3-why-should-you-mediate-lowered-stress","html_content":"

The third reason you should call a divorce mediator to handle your divorce is because a mediated divorce carries far less stress than other methods of divorce.

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The second reason you should call a divorce mediator to handle your divorce is time.

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The first reason you should call a divorce mediator to handle your divorce is cost.

","url":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/reason-1-why-should-you-mediate-cost","title":"Reason #1 Why Should You Mediate: Cost","summary":"The first reason you should call a divorce mediator to handle your divorce is cost.","date_modified":"2023-05-27T19:14:06Z"},{"id":"https://michaelsmediation.com/blog/f/best-co-parenting-techniques-for-divorced-couples","html_content":"

Divorce is a challenging experience, especially for couples with children. Co-parenting is one of the necessary aspects of ensuring the children's well-being during and after a divorce. A few years ago, co-parenting was ...

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When a couple divorces one spouse usually calls a lawyer and files for divorce, which requires the other spouse to get their own lawyer. This opens an expensive door to a one-way dark alley that causes great conflict, ex...

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Most couples who are planning to divorce call a lawyer to file for divorce.

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When you divorce there are a number of emotions that you feel. Ultimately you realize that you do not want to spend the rest of your life with your spouse. It is stressful, you have to start over. You start to visualize ...

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Divorce is tough on all parties involved, especially children. Mediating your divorce is the healthiest path for your children and I highly recommend at least trying it before hiring a lawyer to litigate.

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Hint: Calling a divorce lawyer may not be one of the steps…

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The answer to that question is yes. With a qualification.

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