Pet parents preparing for divorce are often very anxious about the process. While those with minor children understand that shared custody is standard, those with shared pets may feel less certain about their rights. Illinois is one of the few states that currently...
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Are you flying with your child over the holidays? Be prepared
If your holiday plans include flying with your child on vacation or to visit family, you may face some questions and challenges you didn’t when you and your co-parent traveled together with your child. That can be especially true if your child is biracial and looks...
How NOT to tell your spouse it’s over
It’s not easy to decide to end your marriage. However, communicating your decision to your spouse can be even harder. How you choose to break the bad news to your spouse can set the tone for the entire divorce process. That’s why there are so many articles out there...
What are the steps to get custody of a child as an unmarried father?
Children deserve the best care and attention from both parents during their upbringing for them to lead a wholesome life. However, circumstances may not always allow this and often, parents who are unmarried face challenges when seeking custody of their children....
What is a no-fault divorce?
As we grow older, our interests change, and we enjoy new hobbies or spending time with a different group of friends. Along those same lines, couples sometimes drift apart, and no one is truly to blame. Illinois is a no-fault divorce state, but what does that mean?...
Money issues can ruin a marriage
Marriage is a union where spouses must share both the good times and bad. Troubles are bound to arise, but a strong relationship can come through the other side. Unfortunately, some disagreements are just too big to overcome, and a significant number of marriages...
What if my partner refuses the divorce?
If you're seeking a divorce in Illinois and your spouse refuses, you may feel trapped in a marriage you no longer wish to continue. However, Illinois law provides pathways for individuals to pursue a divorce, even if one party is not willing to cooperate. No-fault...
How to keep custody exchanges calm and civil
When you have shared custody, you have to make custody exchanges with your co-parent – and those can be sources of tension (or even alarm) for both parents and children. It can be tough to keep things civil when there are still a lot of issues unsettled or you’re...
Making virtual visitation work for your tween
Virtual visitation can allow you and your child to connect meaningfully whenever they are residing with your ex. For tweens—children between 9 and 12—making this arrangement work requires thoughtful planning and a bit of creativity. Tweens are at a stage of...
How soon can Illinois parents modify parenting arrangements?
Some parents work cooperatively at the end of their relationship to establish a parenting plan that truly considers their family's needs. Others have to go to family court because they can't agree on what is appropriate and fair for their families. Whether a judge...