This Guidance hub was created to support families navigating divorce and life transitions while also serving as a professional resource for therapists, school counselors, attorneys, and family professionals working with children and parents during times of change.
Erin is frequently invited to provide training, workshops, and collaborative presentations that help professionals introduce developmentally supportive conversations around divorce, co-parenting, and emotional resilience. These resources are designed to complement clinical work, educational environments, and family support services.
Interested in inviting Erin to present, train, or collaborate with your organization? Watch Erin's speaker reel and visit Erin's Media Kit section for booking details.
Quick Links
- - Start with a Free Chapter
- - Erin's Services
- - Erin's Blog, Podcast & Social Media
- - Erin Birt Media Kit & Bio
- - Erin's Training & Presentations
- - Erin's Legal & Wellness Services
- - Podcast Guests & Publications
- - Erin's Books & Divorce Resources
Start Here: Download a Free Chapter of The Kitchen Table Divorce®
Many clients and professionals start with a clear practical first step, Erin's preparation guide, The Kitchen Table Divorce. This free chapter, written by attorney and mediator Erin Birt, offers:
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- Helpful checklists
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- Real client insights
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- A gentle structure to help you move forward with confidence
No signup required. Just a trusted resource from the Restorative Divorce® approach.
Looking for Divorce Law Guidance?
When you're ready to go beyond the book, we're here to support you or your referred client. Our Resolution-Focused Divorce Services are designed to:
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- Reduce conflict and court involvement
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- Find answers for complex parenting or financial matters
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- Create realistic and respectful solutions that work long-term
Learn with Us: Blog, Podcast, and Social Media
We believe education empowers healing. Explore our free resources:
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- Blog: Actionable tips and insights on divorce, co-parenting, and legal wellness
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- Podcast: Real conversations, expert interviews, and professional perspectives
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- Social media: Quick tips and supportive content updated regularly
Read the Blog | Listen to the Podcast | Follow Us on Social Media
Meet Erin Birt
Erin Birt is an attorney, mediator, and educator with over 20 years of experience helping Illinois families navigate divorce with clarity and dignity. She is the founder of the Restorative Divorce® method and a trusted leader in out-of-court family law.
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Training and Thought Leadership
Erin is committed to helping reshape how families, professionals, and communities approach divorce and family transition. She provides training, presentations, and professional education focused on Restorative Divorce® principles, child-centered co-parenting frameworks, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Erin regularly speaks to attorneys, mediators, mental health professionals, educators, and professional organizations seeking practical tools to better support children and families navigating divorce and separation. Her presentations combine professional experience, restorative communication strategies, and real-world application that professionals can immediately integrate into their work.
Erin's consulting programs and professional training engagements include:
• - Ask Erin Consulting
• - Ask Erin Practice Circle
• - International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
• - Mediation Council of Illinois
• - DuPage County Bar Association
• - Kane County Bar Association
• - Illinois State Bar Association
• - Illinois Counseling Association
• - IODAPCA
• - Mosten Mediation Training
• - Collaborative Divorce Illinois
• - Northwestern University School of Professional Studies
• - IAALS, the Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System at the University of Denver
• - Aurora University (Graduate Instructor – Restorative Justice)
Organizations, schools, professional associations, and community groups are welcome to invite Erin to present, train, or collaborate on programming designed to support families and professionals working with children and co-parenting systems.
Popular Presentation Topics Include:
• Restorative Divorce®: A Resolution-Based Framework
Practical strategies for shifting divorce culture toward child-centered, resolution-focused outcomes.
• The Impact of Substance Use on Divorce and Custody
Understanding risk factors, communication strategies, and protective planning for families and professionals.
• Co-Parenting with Challenging Personalities
Tools to reduce conflict, improve communication, and support stable parenting dynamics.
• The Role of a Guardian ad Litem in Supporting Children
Insight into child advocacy, developmental considerations, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Legal and Emotional Wellness in Family Law Cases
Balancing legal strategy with emotional regulation and long-term family stability.
• Supporting Children's Emotional Literacy, Coping Skills, and Expression
Helping children develop communication skills and emotional resilience during family transition.
Erin tailors presentations to attorneys, mediators, mental health professionals, educators, and interdisciplinary family support teams. If your organization, agency, or professional group is interested in inviting Erin to present, train, or collaborate, please reach out through our general contact form.
Legal and Wellness Services
Whether you're preparing for divorce or rebuilding after it, our services are here to help you stay grounded and move forward.
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- Divorce and Uncontested Divorce
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- Collaborative Divorce and Mediation
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- Child Custody and Parenting Plans
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- Child Support and Financial Issues
Want to Be a Guest on Our Podcast?
Do you have a story, insight, or professional experience that aligns with Restorative Divorce®?
We'd love to hear from you.
Selected Publications
- - The Journal of the DuPage County Bar Association, Vol. 26 (2013-14) The Changing Role of the Tender Years Doctrine: Gender Bias, Parenthood, and Illinois Law by Erin Birt and Elizabeth Chacko.
- - The Journal of the DuPage County Bar Association, Vol. 30 (2017-18) The Implications of Balanced and Restorative Justice for Juveniles in Illinois by Erin Birt
Explore Our Signature Resources
Empower your process with tools created to support clarity, connection, and calm.
The Kitchen Table Divorce® Book
Practical guidance for handling divorce without escalating conflict.
Download Free Chapter
Rudy & Ali Children's Books
Gentle stories that help young children feel seen, safe, and supported during family transitions.
Explore the Series
90-Day Restorative Divorce® Workbook
A week-by-week structure to reflect, plan, and stay grounded throughout your process.
Preview the Workbook
You Deserve a Thoughtful Path Forward
Whether you're educating yourself, co-parenting with clarity, or exploring professional tools to guide others, you're in the right place. We invite you to take what you need, when you need it.
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Erin Birt
Since 2003, Erin N. Birt, J.D., CADC has focused her practice on pa...
