Illinois family law judges always aim to make decisions that they believe are in your child's best interests. When you and your co-parent split up, you can expect the judge to take a close look at your ability to provide a safe, secure home for your child. With this...
Child Custody
What you need to know about custody interference
When a relationship ends on bad terms, some parents will work together for the sake of their children and be relatively co-operative. Others will not. Some parents are even willing to use their children as pawns in custody games, which is hurtful to both the children...
Relocating with a child after a split
A divorce can cause many changes for parents in Illinois. One of them is the possibility of relocating to a different state with their children. While it may seem like parents should always have the right to move, there are legal considerations they must explore when...
How parents can manage joint child custody
When parents in Illinois who are getting a divorce must determine a schedule for joint custody, the child's age should be one of the main factors they take into consideration. The schedule should be reviewed as children get older. Many experts say it is best for...
Helping children thrive during divorce
One of the most important decisions divorcing parents face is how to allocate parenting time and resources to their children. Many parents in Illinois worry that their divorce will have a negative impact on their children. Statistics regarding how children of divorce...
Costly divorce errors to avoid
Avoiding a few common errors during a divorce can be important to establishing financial security for people in Illinois. One of those mistakes is spending too much money on the divorce by fighting over property and child custody in court instead of trying to reach an...
Working parents can get custody rights too
One common misconception about divorce in Illinois is that judges will automatically give custody to the parent who stays at home more often. As views on gender roles and child custody change, some judges will actually give points to those who earn money to care for...
Helping children cope with divorce
Despite the intense and often negative emotions that come with divorcing a partner, for most parents, the wellbeing of their children remains their primary concern. Parents who are divorcing in Illinois can help their children come through the process unscathed by...
How parents in Illinois can coparent successfully
Separated parents are bound to experience some coparenting issues. If these exes can find a way to work together for the sake of their kids, they'll be taking a step in the right direction. There's much to consider when it comes to establishing a parenting plan that...
Fathers fear bias in child custody disputes
Many fathers in Illinois are afraid that they will be treated unfairly if they go to family court to resolve a child custody dispute. While this is a common belief, it may speak more to a historical situation than to present-day legal practices. In the past, mothers...
