Child Custody

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...

If you’re still fairly new to being a divorced parent, you may not realize that now is the time for a discussion with your co-parent about school expenses for the coming year and other related issues. It won’t be long before you need to go back-to-school shopping for...

Sharing custody of minor children can be a challenge, but infants create unique needs for co-parenting situations. Some people immediately assume that it is not possible to share custody of an infant. However, research on the psychology of child development and...

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...

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...