Tuesday Jul 30, 2024

8 - The Amicable, Restorative Divorce with Erin Birt

Episode Title: The Amicable, Restorative Divorce with Erin Birt, Esq

Host: Melissa Wheeler Farag, family law mediator and recovering divorce litigator

Guest: Erin Birt, attorney-mediator of Birt Family Law from Chicago, Illinois


Introduction

  • Melissa: Welcome back to the High Vibe Divorce Podcast. Here, we believe that divorce is not a failure but a new beginning and a vehicle for transformation.
  • Gratitude: Thank you to everyone for supporting the podcast in its first season.

Guest Introduction

  • Guest: Erin Birt, attorney-mediator and founder of Birt Family Law in Chicago, Illinois.
  • Background: Erin has been practicing since 2003, is a certified alcohol and drug abuse counselor, and advocates for "Restorative Divorce," her proprietary approach to amicable divorce settlement.

Episode Highlights

  1. Erin’s Approach:

    • Restorative Divorce focuses on keeping families intact despite divorce and supporting children's well-being.
    • Erin emphasizes accountability, consequences, and action plans to address family issues outside the court system.
  2. Mental Health in Divorce:

    • Importance of addressing clients' mental health and well-being.
    • Erin’s practice includes initial screenings and continuous support for clients' mental health.
    • Discussing the misconception that mental health treatment can negatively impact custody cases.
  3. Choosing the Right Divorce Process:

    • The importance of mediation and other non-court processes for most family law issues.
    • Litigation is necessary only for severe issues like abuse or fraud.
    • Emphasizing that mediation allows for a more personalized and future-focused resolution.
  4. Impact of the Legal Process:

    • The emotional and financial toll of prolonged litigation.
    • Court processes often lead to frustration and lack of control over outcomes.
  5. Encouraging Wellness:

    • Tips for maintaining mental health during the divorce process.
    • Encouragement to use resources like therapy and support groups.
  6. Professional Differences:

    • Contrast between litigators and mediators in terms of stress and approach.
    • Benefits of choosing mediation for a more positive and solution-oriented process.

Affirmation of the Episode

  • Affirmation from The Untethered Soul:
    • "The only permanent solution to your problems is to go inside and let go of the part of you that seems to have so many problems with reality."

Closing Thoughts

  • Erin’s Advice:
    • Gather information about mediation and alternative dispute resolution.
    • Reach out and learn about the methods to find the best fit for your situation.
  • Melissa: Thank you for listening to High Vibe Divorce. Stay in touch, keep the vibes high, and the conflict low.

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