What REALLY Happens in Days 61–90 of Your Divorce | Negotiation, Mediation & Discovery Explained

Описание: In this episode of the Illinois Divorce Guide Podcast, Greer Howard and top Illinois divorce attorney Bobby Buchanan break down what many people consider the hardest and most important phase of the divorce process: days 61 through 90.
This is where things get real. Negotiation ramps up, mediation may be necessary, and discovery can come into play. If you’re hoping to keep your divorce efficient, cooperative, and cost-effective, this episode gives you the roadmap you need.
Learn how to manage emotions, work with your attorney, choose a mediator, decide whether discovery is necessary, and avoid the mistakes that lead to long, expensive litigation.

⏱️ Timestamps
[00:41] – Why days 61–90 are the “meaty” part of divorce
[02:15] – Negotiation: why this is the ideal scenario
[03:42] – Are lawyers the ones slowing the process down?
[05:15] – The emotional side of divorce vs. your attorney’s objectivity
[07:00] – Picking your battles: why it matters
[08:20] – Why early offers often match final outcomes
[09:12] – When and how mediation comes into play
[10:08] – How to ask your spouse to mediate
[11:00] – Choosing the right mediator together
[12:10] – The difference between a mediator and an attorney
[14:05] – What mediation sessions actually look like
[16:00] – Using a mediator to propose parenting schedules
[17:30] – Why some mediators are attorneys and some are therapists
[18:40] – What to do if you feel attacked during mediation
[20:00] – How long mediation takes and what happens next
[21:15] – When mediation breaks down and litigation begins
[23:00] – What a Guardian ad Litem is and when they're appointed
[24:10] – Discovery: when it’s necessary and why it’s expensive
[25:45] – What discovery includes (and how to minimize it)
[26:20] – Subpoenas vs. discovery requests
[27:15] – What happens after discovery
[28:15] – Why negotiation is almost always better than litigation
[29:45] – Final recap: your first 90-day roadmap

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