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Review Your Parenting Plan for Summer Vacation
In just a matter of weeks, children throughout Northern Illinois will be done with school for the summertime. If you have children, you have probably seen signs of excitement. They may be ready to...
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What Happens When a Parent Wishes to Move Out of State?
If you currently share custody of children with an ex or are planning to get divorced as a parent, you probably have many questions. Some parents wonder what will happen if they need to move out of...
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Understanding Significant Decision-Making Responsibilities
One of the most challenging aspects of being a divorced or unmarried parent is the idea of sharing parental duties with your former partner. Each person often has an idea of how a should be raised, and...
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Legal Issues When Relocating With Your Child After Divorce
Our society becomes increasingly mobile with each passing year. Some of the top reasons to move often include a new employment opportunity or a desire to relocate to a new community. Another leading...
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3 Tips For How to Strengthen Your Child Custody Case in Illinois
f you and your ex-spouse find yourselves unable to reach an agreement when it comes to child custody during your divorce, a judge will create an arrangement for you. An “allocation of parental...
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Successful Co-Parenting During the Holiday Season
Dealing with divorce and separation can be tricky around the holidays, especially when children are involved. Kids may focus on their memories of Christmases past and struggle with their emotions as...
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Do You Pay Child Support with Joint Custody in Illinois?
In Illinois, parents no longer have “custody” of minor children. Instead, parents claim “parenting time” and “decision-making authority” for their kids. These terms replaced custody in 2016 when...
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An Explanation of the Father’s Rights Movement
Until recent years, the rights of a father to their biological child largely depended on their marriage to the child’s mother. However, with nearly half of all marriages ending in divorce, much of our...
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How Are Child Custody Disputes Handled in a Same-Sex Divorce?
Around 16 percent of same-sex couples who live in the same household are raising children together, according to The Williams Institute. In addition, adoption by same-sex couples has nearly doubled...
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How Social Media Can Affect Your Divorce Case
In the United States, social media usage is continuing to rise across all age groups, according to the Pew Research Center. The typical American uses at least three of the following social media...
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How Can I Set Rules For Raising My Children After My Divorce?
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends zero screen time for children under two years old, and it encourages “consistent limits” on screen time for children six years old and older. However, the...
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When Is Supervised Parenting Time Appropriate in an Illinois Divorce?
During and after a divorce, the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act allows both parents to have reasonable parenting time with their child. In some situations, if a parent is worried...
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How Do Mothers’ Rights Impact an Illinois Divorce?
In recent years, a lot of emphasis has been placed on fathers’ rights during and after a divorce. This is partly due to a trend in which many dads have taken more active roles in parenting compared to...
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What Role Does a Guardian Ad Litem Play in an Illinois Divorce?
Divorce can be a stressful and lengthy process. When children are involved, it can get even more complicated. If both parents cannot agree on child-related issues such as the allocation of parental...
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7 Tips for Achieving an Amicable Divorce in Illinois
When someone hears the word “divorce,” it typically has a negative connotation. The break-up of a marriage can be sad, but for some couples, going their separate ways is for the best instead of staying...
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What Are Parenting Time Rights in an Illinois Divorce?
Going through a divorce can be difficult on an adult as well as a child. The end of a marriage also means the end of the family unit as they knew it. Determining child visitation, now referred to as...
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How to Help Children Cope After a Divorce in Illinois
When you and your spouse decide to get a divorce, this decision may have come after careful deliberation and, in some cases, extensive marriage counseling. Each divorce is unique, and your breakup will...
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How Can I Address Parental Alienation After My Divorce?
When a couple goes their separate ways after a dissolution of marriage, one or both of the spouses might encounter some hardships. Feelings of depression and anger can resonate in an ex-spouse,...
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What Will a Judge Consider When Creating a Parenting Plan?
The health and well-being of a couple’s child should always be a top priority when ending a relationship or going through a divorce. During this process, a parenting plan will be created to make...
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Can a Divorced Parent Travel Internationally With a Child?
Many families enjoy traveling together, and visiting another country can provide parents and children with an amazing experience that allows them to embrace new cultures. However, when a divorced...
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