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Divorce
Therapists at Couples Counseling Associates are never going to encourage couples to separate or divorce.
However, some couples find it difficult or impossible to repair their relationship.
When one or both members of the couple decides that it is in their best interest to end the relationship, we can help to sort things out with civility and dignity.
This is never a easy decision and many issues need to be considered in order to have the best possible outcome in a difficult situation.
Pre Divorce
Getting divorced is a process, not an act, and requires forethought, planning, and a cool head.
It is difficult to go through this process alone and not always possible or helpful to discuss details with friends or relatives, who may be inclined to take sides.
Therapists at Couples Counseling Associates can help draft separation agreements that include all aspects of the life of the couple, whether they have children or not.
Post Decree and Co-Parenting
If you have trouble communicating with your ex-spouse Couples Counseling Associates in Chicago can help
Counseling can be helpful after a marital relationship ends. A separation initiates a series of changes in the lives of parents and their children.
New challenges need to be met for which there are few roadmaps.
Family researchers have found that expert counseling can be helpful to navigate new family roles, new relationships and reduce stress created by these changes.
Legally drafted co-parenting agreements alone are often not enough to help reduce stress, and increase the resilience family members need to lead satisfying lives.
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Members of the family can come alone or together.
Post-decree counseling can reduce legal and court fees, and be helpful regardless of whether family members come in together or separately to see a professional counselor.