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Choosing to end a long-term marriage is rarely an easy decision. For couples over the age of 50, the emotional challenges of divorce often extend beyond the spouses themselves. One of the most difficult conversations may be telling your adult children that you have decided to divorce. Unlike younger children, adult sons and daughters are […]

Every marriage experiences disagreements, periods of stress, and communication challenges. While occasional conflict is a normal part of any long-term relationship, decades of relationship research suggest that certain patterns of behavior are much more strongly associated with marital dissatisfaction and, in some cases, divorce. One of the most influential researchers in this field, psychologist Dr. […]

How Medical And Recreational Marijuana Can Affect Child Custody In Illinois Illinois legalized recreational marijuana on January 1, 2020, joining a growing number of states that permit adults to legally possess and use cannabis under certain circumstances. Medical marijuana has also been legal in Illinois for years through the state’s Medical Cannabis Program. Although marijuana […]

The opioid epidemic has affected families throughout Illinois in profound ways, extending far beyond addiction itself. When a parent struggles with opioid dependency or another serious substance use disorder, children may face instability, neglect, inconsistent caregiving, or unsafe living conditions. In many cases, grandparents, aunts, uncles, or other relatives step in to provide the care […]