Collaborative Divorce Illinois

08/25/2026

Join us in welcoming our newest CDI member, Elizabeth Aranza.

We’re happy to have you as part of the CDI community and look forward to seeing you at upcoming events and connecting along the way.

Welcome, Liz!

08/24/2026

Are you an Attorney, Mental Health professional, or Financial Specialist looking to add Collaborative Divorce to your practice?
CDI's 2026 Basic Interdisciplinary Collaborative Practice Training is coming this November - and space is limited.

📅 November 12–13, 2026
📍 Lewis University in Oak Brook
111 W 22nd St, Oak Brook, IL
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Over two days, experienced CDI Fellows will guide you through the skills and knowledge needed to become a Collaborative divorce practitioner.

✅ Attorneys: 13 hours of MCLE Credit
✅ Mental Health Professionals: 13 hours of CEU Credits

👉 Learn more here: https://collaborativedivorceillinois.org/basic-training/
👉 Register Here: cdi.wildapricot.org/event-6736102

08/21/2026

⭐ CDI Member Spotlight | Lisa M. Nyuli, Attorney

Lisa M. Nyuli has focused her practice primarily on family law throughout her career, with experience in a wide range of family law matters as well as bankruptcy.

Licensed in Illinois since 1989, Lisa is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and has been recognized by her peers as a Leading Lawyer and Super Lawyer in Family Law.

👉View Lisa’s full profile: https://collaborativedivorceillinois.org/find-a-professional/entry/187/

08/20/2026

One hour. Once a month: CDI Practice Group Meetings.

CDI Members meet monthly across Illinois virtually or in person and participating is a great way to broaden and deepen your relationships with other Collaborative professionals, get to know new people coming into Collaborative Practice, and build your knowledge and skills through presentations on meaningful and relevant topics.

The Practice Groups meet across the state: Northside, Loop (Chicago) and West/Far West.

Check the CDI calendar for the next meeting near you: collaborativedivorceillinois.org/practice-groups/

08/19/2026

Save The Date! CDI Fellow Member, Join us for our CDI Annual Meeting / Fall Social Event!

This is an event for CDI members and a great opportunity for networking.

📍 River Forest Country Club
15W468 Grand Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
🗓️ Wednesday, October 14, 2026
⏰ 4:30pm - 7:30pm

Please RSVP here: https://cdi.wildapricot.org/event-6800799
Sponsorship opportunities are also available through the registration link.

Hope to see you there!

08/17/2026

Divorce isn't just a legal process. It's an emotional one.

The decisions you need to make about your children, your finances and your future, are hard enough on their own. But when emotions from the history of your relationship get in the way, even simple conversations can fall apart.

That's exactly what a Collaborative Divorce Coach is there for.

CDI member Irene Schreiner just published a new blog post on how a divorce coach helps you manage those emotions, communicate more clearly, and make decisions that actually reflect your long-term goals.

📖 Read the full blog: collaborativedivorceillinois.org/how-a-divorce-coach-helps-manage-emotions-during-collaborative-divorce/

A divorce coach helps you through the emotional challenges that can make divorce decisions more difficult. Learn to express your concerns clearly and - Collaborative Divorce Illinois

08/14/2026

⭐ CDI Member Spotlight | Jeff Kostis, Financial Specialist

Meet Jeff, a financial specialist who helps clients develop and evaluate multiple options for the division of the assets and support scenarios until they find solutions that work for your family and your unique goals.

Jeff brings expertise in complex financial matters, including bonuses and commissions, restricted stock, non-marital assets, and investments, helping families develop financial solutions tailored to their unique goals.

👉 View Jeff’s full profile: https://collaborativedivorceillinois.org/find-a-professional/entry/278/

08/13/2026

If you’re separated or thinking about divorce and feeling unsure about what comes next, you’re not alone.

Many people assume that going to court is the only option, but there are other ways to move through this process.
Collaborative divorce offers an approach that focuses on communication and problem-solving, with the goal of helping couples reach agreements that work for their entire family.

Learn how Collaborative Divorce Works: https://collaborativedivorceillinois.org/how-collaborative-divorce-works/

How Collaborative Divorce Works Collaborative Divorce works through a series of meetings between you, your spouse, and your... | Collaborative Divorce Illinois

08/12/2026

Are you an Attorney, Mental Health professional, or Financial Specialist looking to add Collaborative Divorce to your practice?

CDI's 2026 Basic Interdisciplinary Collaborative Practice Training is coming this November - and space is limited.

📅 November 12–13, 2026
📍 Lewis University in Oak Brook
111 W 22nd St, Oak Brook, IL
8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Over two days, experienced CDI Fellows will guide you through the skills and knowledge needed to become a Collaborative divorce practitioner.

✅ Attorneys: 13 hours of MCLE Credit
✅ Mental Health Professionals: 13 hours of CEU Credits

👉 Learn more here: https://collaborativedivorceillinois.org/basic-training/
👉 Register Here: cdi.wildapricot.org/event-6736102

08/10/2026

Technology is changing what's possible. Tools like co-parenting apps and real-time sobriety monitoring are helping families create more accountability, less conflict, and more consistency for their children without constantly returning to court.

CDI member Helena Trachtenberg published a practical guide on how these tools work and how they can be built directly into a Collaborative Divorce parenting agreement.

Read the full blog: collaborativedivorceillinois.org/technology-and-trust-in-co-parenting-relationships-during-and-after-divorce/

Technology gives you and your co-parent practical ways to co-parent during and after divorce with more accountability and less conflict. Tools like - Collaborative Divorce Illinois