Child Custody

Making the transition from a parent who’s married to one who’s single is often challenging. For a parent who’s accustomed to being around for their children, finding a way to earn an income and still meet the child’s needs is usually difficult. Finding the balance...

When you realized that your spouse wanted a divorce, one of the things that really bothered you was that you are so much younger than your spouse. They’re much older than you, so they’ve had time to build up their assets and wealth. As a parent, you want what’s best...

Making the most of your time with your children is always important, but especially so after a divorce or breakup changes your family. Now that you have a shared custody arrangement with your ex, you will have less time with the children overall, which makes it that...

Custody issues are often the most pressing concern for those divorcing in Illinois. State law refers to parental rights and responsibilities, but people use the term custody to refer to everything from parenting time to decision-making authority.  Most divorcing...

When you and your spouse are going through a custody dispute during your divorce, you may end up in court. There, the judge may have specific factors that they’ll keep in mind to determine what kind of custody arrangements would be best for your child. When preparing...

Usually, courts grant custody orders based on the child’s best interests. However, if you believe that circumstances have changed and your child’s welfare is at stake, you may file a request to modify the existing custody orders. The court will then issue new orders...

When going through a divorce, it is natural to focus on what is going to change. If you favor the divorce, you can dream about the positive changes it will bring to your life. Soon I will be able to stretch out across the bed. Soon I will be able to move closer to my...

Shared custody is the standard expectation in modern divorces. Judges want to see parents cooperating to support their children. Parents also benefit from more equally-shared custody, as it helps them connect with their children and can limit their child support...

You and your spouse have come to agree on most of the terms of your divorce. But the sticking point remains the custody of the kids. In fact, many of the challenges of your marriage have been about the children and your different parenting styles. What if the two of...

Fathers harbor a lot of fear over the outcome of child custody negotiations. Many dads in the Elgin, Illinois, region believe that mothers have a better chance of getting a larger share of custody. In this modern world, family courts give equal consideration to both...