What do you do when you are trying to get divorced and the world is shut down? What about if you are already divorced and you need to adhere to a divorce decree or parenting arrangement.  Join us for an amazing discussion with Divorce Legal Pro Kathryn McMahon Vivanco from Katz & Stefani for a discussion on the changing face of divorce in the world of COVID-19.Also joining the discussion are Amy Schillinger from Balance Stress ManagementAbout KathrynKathryn McMahon Vivanco advocates for her clients and helps to eliminate any uncertainties throughout the divorce process. Kathryn focuses on the specific needs of each individual client, and she has been successful in gaining favorable outcomes for her clients when resolving complex financial and child-related disputes.Kathryn is a Fellow of the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois (“CLII”) and a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (“IACP”). Kathryn represents clients in family law matters in the collaborative law process, a team based approach to dispute resolution and an alternative to litigation. Kathryn also completed the 40 hour mediation training and certification and is a trained mediator.Kathryn is a member of the American Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association. She is also a founding member of the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators (AACFL). She is proficient in French and is currently studying Spanish.Kathryn is a member of the Lookingglass Theatre Associates Board and is the former Vice President of the Madhatter’s Club and former Co-Chair and Vice President of Membership. Kathryn is also a member of the events committee of the Lilac Tree (a nonprofit organization located in Evanston, Illinois, offering programs, events, support groups, and information sessions to individuals going through the divorce process).While in law school, Kathryn received a certificate in tax law and focused her studies on family law, taxation, and trust and estate planning. She was a member of the Loyola University Chicago School of Law mediation team and was an associate editor of the Loyola University Chicago International Law Review. Kathryn received the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in appellate advocacy.Before law school, Kathryn worked for a family law attorney in Wisconsin, and while in law school, she continued her training in matrimonial and family law as a law clerk for Katz & Stefani and another prominent family law firm in Chicago. Kathryn also gained litigation experience in Illinois state court as a judicial extern for the Honorable Donald J. O’Brien, Jr. (retired), Circuit Court of Cook County, Law Division, and in federal immigration court as a legal intern at the United States Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Office of the Chief Counsel.Kathryn joined Katz & Stefani in 2012. She was recognized as an Illinois Rising Star by Super Lawyers for the past 7 consecutive years (2014-2020); the designation is limited to less than 2.5% of lawyers who are fewer than 40 years of age or who have been practicing for 10 years or less in the State of Illinois. She was also named an Emerging Lawyer by Leading Lawyers in 2017-2019 and was named in the 10 Best Attorneys – Illinois by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys in 2017.Also let us know if there are questions on divorce, separation and starting over that you want our need answered at [email protected] you considering divorce? Get split ready at www.splitready.com Getting Split Ready is produced by Ernie Scatton and EAS Productions.For information on launching your own podcast, contact EAS Productions at 708.989.3985 or [email protected]