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Mental Health Issues & Divorce
Child support
For many mothers, getting child support established during a divorce or separation is important for maintaining stability in the home.
Complex property division
To help you protect your property and your best interests during a divorce, our attorneys are prepared to advocate for you.
Custody, visitation & parental responsibilities
When mothers file for divorce, child custody issues are a top concern. Our lawyers focus on and advocate for mothers’ rights.
Custody without Marriage
Whatever the circumstance, parental responsibilities can still be allocated, and both parents can share important decision-making responsibilities and parenting time.
Dissolution of long term marriage
After years or sometimes decades of marriage, elements of a divorce, such as the division of marital property, can become quite complicated.
Divorce
Most people are unfamiliar with the divorce process. We will help you create & execute a plan to manage the difficulties that come with ending a marriage.
Divorce for business owners
Working with an experienced attorney who can help you to ensure that a business valuation occurs in a fair and accurate matter is essential.
Domestic Violence
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Mental Health Issues and Divorce Lawyers in Chicago
When a couple divorces, both partners’ mental and physical health is considered in various determinations, such as a parenting plan for the couple’s children and how their marital assets are divided.
Mental illnesses like depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety are correlated with an elevated risk of divorce. They can also arise during and after the divorce process because of the stress of going through a divorce. Whether a mental illness was present before your divorce or it appeared later, it is important that you get appropriate treatment for it.
How your Mental Health Issues can Impact your Divorce Settlement
There are a few ways an individual’s mental health issues can impact a divorce settlement. One of these is how marital property is divided. Each partner’s physical and mental health status is considered when dividing a couple’s property, and if one partner has a mental health disorder that impacts their ability to work or manage certain property, this can be considered.
An individual’s mental health status is also considered when developing a parenting plan. Just like with property division, each partner’s physical and mental health is considered when determining an appropriate parenting plan. A parent’s mental health could impact thier ability to care for the couple’s children, which can lead the court to determine that the children should spend the majority of their time with the other parent.
Divorce’s Impact on an Individual’s Mental Health
Getting divorced can also have an impact on an individual’s mental health. In most cases, getting divorced is stressful. An individual might turn to unhealthy coping methods like drinking alcohol and using drugs to manage the stress. They might feel anxious, scared, and overall, powerless. This can cause conditions like depression and anxiety to display symptoms in the individual.
Getting divorced can also mean losing one’s health insurance which made it possible to receive professional help. If you are facing this reality with your divorce, discuss it with your healthcare providers now to determine your options. You might be able to continue receiving treatment at a lower cost based on your income, or you could qualify for state-sponsored healthcare coverage. You could also look into nonprofit organizations that help low-income individuals receive mental healthcare treatment.
During and after your divorce, make time for yourself and your mental health. Discuss your thoughts and feelings with a counselor or a close friend, and when you feel overwhelmed or hopeless, speak out.
Work with an Experienced Illinois Divorce Lawyer
Never ignore your mental health issues or refuse to listen to what your mind and body are telling you. Your mental health is as important to your well-being as your physical health, and taking care of yourself during and after your divorce is an investment that will serve you in the short and long term. Discuss the legal aspects of your divorce and how they intersect with your mental health state during your consultation with a divorce lawyer at Women’s Divorce & Family Law Group.
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