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Supporting Children Through Divorce in DuPage County

Posted by Erin Birt | Apr 30, 2026 | 0 Comments

A DuPage County scholarship story highlighting how one student turned the experience of divorce into resilience, perspective, and a path toward helping others.

Back-to-School Divorce Decisions: Why Fall Is a Strategic Time for Parents

Posted by Erin Birt | Aug 19, 2025 | 0 Comments

Fall routines often reveal hidden gaps in parenting plans. This blog explains why back-to-school season is the ideal time for Illinois parents to revisit schedules, prepare for holidays, and avoid court delays. Learn how Restorative Divorce® provides the analysis and strategies that DIY attempts, the court system, or ChatGPT simply can’t deliver.

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With 20+ years of courtroom and Guardian ad Litem experience, I understand how court decisions are made, what judges consider, and where the process often breaks down for families. My work focuses on helping parents avoid unnecessary court conflict whenever possible to minimize harm to children.

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