DuPage Divorce Lawyer for Parents Who Want to Stay Out of Court

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Protecting Your Children’s Future Starts Here

With 20+ years of courtroom and Guardian ad Litem experience, I understand how court decisions are made, what judges consider, and where the process often breaks down for families. My work focuses on helping parents avoid unnecessary court conflict whenever possible to minimize harm to children.

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We work with parents in two ways:

Individually, when one parent is seeking answers and legal guidance.
Together, when both parents are ready to resolve matters through mediation.

Both options are structured so you’re not waiting on the court system for next steps.

About Erin Birt

Erin N. Birt, J.D., CADC, founder of Restorative Divorce®, has dedicated her practice since 2003 to child-centered divorce, mediation, and parenting matters. Her unique expertise in both family law and addictions counseling empowers clients to navigate complex co-parenting challenges effectively. Beyond her practice, Erin is a sought-after speaker at continuing education seminars for attorneys, mediators, and counselors.

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Putting Your Children First

We work for you, but our focus is your children—their well-being is our number one priority. Throughout our discussions, we'll guide you with a reality check: How does this help your children move forward positively?

Many parents we work with tell us, “We never thought of it that way.” Our response is simple: “That's because you've been focused on each other, while we're here to focus on your child and how you can work better together for their future.”

A Note From Erin

“Family Law & Mediation has always been a natural fit for me. Every day I rely on my background in anthropology, mental health services, and restorative justice practices in how I approach my work. I have always wanted to better understand why people do what they do and what helps them adapt to change within their families. That is why I focus my work on parents facing divorce who want to protect their children from the high-conflict court system.” 


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  • I Felt Supported by Her Throughout

    Erin was so kind and supportive. Her team was very easy to work with and made everything seem simple. I have absolutely nothing negative to say—Erin was fantastic from start to finish. I really appreciated how she took the time to explain everything thoroughly so I understood what to expect and w... Read On

  • Always Putting Children First

    I felt heard, seen, and supported throughout the last 11 months, while my children's best interests were always the priority. Read On

  • Compassionate, Firm, and Client-Loyal Advocacy

    Erin Birt was able to address potentially adverse issues with compassion, realistic expectations, and firmness—while retaining flexibility. She was always MY attorney, clearly representing MY best interests. Read On

 

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Birt Family Law is committed to keeping the separating family out of court and working together towards a positive resolution.

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