Month: January 2019

Best interests of child determines custody in Illinois

On Behalf of Ryan Family Law, P.C. | Jan 22, 2019 | Child Custody

In determining who should have custody of a child after a divorce in Illinois, judges generally base their decision on the best interests of the child. Many factors are relevant in determining a child's best interests, and there are no hard-and-fast rules. In general,...

Physically mismatched couples may be more likely to split

On Behalf of Ryan Family Law, P.C. | Jan 9, 2019 | Divorce

Most people in Illinois are aware of what kind of partner they're likely able to attract. Therefore, they may seek relationships with people on par with themselves when it comes to physical attractiveness. Still, there are some people who prefer to seek more...