A Certified Illinois Mediator Can Help Resolve Issues During Divorce

Divorce is a difficult matter. If you have gone through a divorce or are currently in the midst of the divorce process, you know this truth all too well. Besides the emotional toll of a divorce, there are numerous complexities associated with the dissolution of a marriage. If there are dependent children involved, the issue of parental responsibilities and parenting time is of primary importance and one that becomes challenging to solve if one parent has moved or intends to move to a different state or country. Courts, as they should, consider the best interests of the child when crafting an order to allocate parental responsibilities – a calculus that can drastically alter parenting plans.

Whether or not the responsibility for dependent children is an issue in your divorce, property division almost certainly will be. Your primary residence, any secondary properties, vehicles, personal belongings, and items of sentimental value will likely be at issue as you and your spouse cease to live under the same roof. Dividing this property can be difficult, especially with regard to items that cannot easily be split in half. When division gets difficult, a certified Illinois mediator can prove invaluable in helping divorcing spouses to make difficult decisions and reach resolutions that are fair and agreeable to both parties.

Not All Property Is Equally Divisible During the Dissolution of a Marriage

Some pieces of property are easy to divide. Matching dressers?  No problem – each spouse can take one. But what about the family dog? Or a family heirloom, such as a collection of rare coins? Or an oil painting? How does one divide such items, especially if neither spouse wants to sell the item in question and split the proceeds?  These are difficult questions with difficult answers. Yet, one must ask and answer them. Here, a certified Illinois mediator can be of great assistance, overseeing even the most challenging aspects of property division.

Mediation Is an Alternative to Litigation Worth Considering

Not all divorces end with former spouses holding enduring hostility for one another. This is especially the case if children are involved. Parents that can remain civil, even after a divorce, will be able to best maintain a shared custody arrangement. Mediation can play an important role, whether it concerns property division or other divorce-related issues, in diffusing tension as spouses work to reach solutions that are agreeable to both parties.

The certified mediators at The Law Offices of Nancy Kasko, LLC can help you reach an amicable resolution to any issues in your divorce. Contact a DuPage County divorce mediation attorney today at 630-836-8540 to schedule a free consultation.

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http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=2086&ChapterID=59