Christina White Legal LLC

06/15/2026

For life’s milestones, there are gift registries. For times of need, there are meal trains. Did you know there’s a divorce registry too? It’s okay to ask for help. Sometimes, in the midst of divorce, friends and family don’t know how to show up for you, but they want to show they care. So help them to help you! Create a divorce registry! You need new sheets, new silverware, a coffee maker? Let your community know!

For this, and so much more, there’s Fresh Starts Registry, Divorce Support Network & Registry, an online community full of insightful people who can help you find the resources you need during your divorce.

They also have a podcast, hosted by co-founder Olivia Dreizen Howell, full of wisdom and practical ways to move through the process healthy and hopeful. I found this particular episode, about a divorce in which no one is the “villain” or wrongdoer, particularly powerful for people who may find themselves in a similar situation. Olivia reminds her co-parenting listeners that “you’re not ending the relationship, you’re changing its form.”

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/divorce-happens/id1750848914?i=1000772543070

Every day I have to remind my clients that the law is meant to be equitable to both sides, regardless of “fault,” and that no-fault divorce is actually a good thing, because it means you don’t have to prove wrongdoing to leave a marriage. The law focuses on the best interests of children and the equitable distribution of the marital estate.

It’s up to you how you choose to focus on the rest. For the emotional side, the decision-making, implementing new boundaries, and coping with the new normal, I highly encourage divorce coaching, like we offer through my husband and business partner, Martin Kendall. I also recommend finding resources that allow you to move forward rather than social media “influencers” who might keep you stuck in the past.

If this resonates, check out Fresh Starts. Create a registry! Move forward knowing people want to help you succeed, and use that help to do just that.

For legal representation, call me at (630) 423-6377.

For divorce coaching, call Martin at (630) 470-8018.

Podcast Episode · Divorce Happens · June 13 · 7m

05/20/2026

Happy First Generation Lawyer Day!

While I am technically the first lawyer in my immediate family, thereby learning the ropes without the guidance of parents who are lawyers, I’ve been blessed to learn many important lessons from my parents, mentors, and role models along the way.

From my Aunt Elizabeth, a judge in Los Angeles, “rise to the occasion.”

From my dad, a family doctor in small town Indiana “work hard and treat others right.”

From my mom, a wise homemaker “never put anything in writing that you wouldn’t want Grandma or me to see.”

From the most intense law professor I’ve ever encountered, “doing the right thing only matters when it’s hard.”

From a family law attorney I admire, “we are what we repeatedly do.”

In all things, I strive to work hard, do the right thing, accept the challenges before me, and choose my words carefully. Being a good attorney requires discipline, knowledge, understanding, and ethical decision-making, every single day. Whether you’re the first in your family to do it or you come from a long line of lawyers, the job is not easy, but it’s a career that allows you to apply wisdom from all around you to become the exact type of lawyer you were meant to be.

04/13/2026

I think a lot about AI and best practices so I wrote about it in the most recent KCBA Bar Briefs Magazine.

No AI was used in writing my editorial, but I can say with confidence that at our firm, we embrace changing technology and use it to do great work for our clients, as long as that use is safe, legal, and ethical.

No computer could ever replace the experience and heart I put into my work.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1552346020229768&id=100063631539293

Check out the latest outstanding contributions from our members of the KCBA in the Kane County Bar Briefs Generative AI issue for March/April 2026. It's an essential read for practitioners looking to stay informed about the evolving landscape of AI within the world of law.

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04/03/2026

Happy to share family law insight in Batavia Living Magazine as a regular contributor. For tips on successful summer co-parenting, check out page 13 of this month's issue.

03/11/2026

Last night the advice I gave had more to do with life than with law. Once it became clear the client had nominal financial recourse, it was about empowering them with solutions. How do you move on after a difficult employer? How do you find a job after leaving one sooner than anticipated? How do you make ends meet while you seek employment? How do you believe in yourself after someone makes you feel small and powerless?

I truly believe you do the best work when you remember that we are all human. Through Administer Justice we connect with people and meet them where they are.

Administer Justice has several clinics in the Fox Valley area, and their approach to legal services is thorough, effective, and aligned with my values. I look forward to going back next month! If you’re an attorney looking to volunteer, or if you’re in need of low cost legal services, please check them out.

03/03/2026

Had the privilege of speaking to students at Rotolo Middle School today with my extern, Donovan Schumpert, a 3rd year law student at Northern Illinois University. The students did a great job practicing different persuasive styles, and they asked great questions about the practice of law, getting into law school, and the use of AI in the profession.

The future is bright!

02/10/2026

Honored to once again be recognized as an Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star — a peer-driven distinction awarded to only a small percentage of attorneys. This marks my fourth time receiving this recognition, and I’m grateful to the colleagues and clients who make this work possible.

10/02/2025

“It’s not weak to speak.” 💬

Divorce Coach Martin Kendall’s latest blog reminds us that asking for help with mental health isn’t weakness — it’s courage.

The Mental Health Stigma | Mental Health & The Emotional Toolbox

09/18/2025

✨ New Blog Post ✨

If you’re a co-parent, chances are you’ve felt it,that lingering guilt.
Guilt for the relationship ending. Guilt for missing moments. Guilt for not giving your kids the “traditional” family you thought they deserved.

But here’s the truth:
💡 A separated family is not a broken family.
💡 Your love, presence, and consistency matter more than perfection.

In his latest blog post, Martin talks about where co-parenting guilt comes from, how to tell the difference between guilt that helps you grow and guilt that holds you back, and practical steps to move forward with more grace and less blame.

Read the full post here 👉 https://www.christinawhitelegal.com/blog/managing-guilt-as-a-co-parent/

If you're a co-parent, chances are you're carrying some guilt. Whether the split was recent or years ago, it has a way of lingering, showing up at school

09/18/2025

My clients know how much I care!

If you have to go through a divorce, call me.