Child Custody

If you do not have children and you get divorced, you can certainly relocate whenever you want. You have no obligation to continue to live near your ex. Once the divorce is complete, you are free to move anywhere you would like. If you do have children, though, this...

Parents often feel that they understand what would be in their child’s best interests. During an amicable divorce, two parents may work together to come up with a custody schedule. They will agree to put their child first. However, if the parents can’t agree, then the...

It used to be relatively common for courts to give one parent custody of their children and ask the other parent to pay child support after a divorce. Over the years, however, things have shifted. Courts now try to maintain a relationship between the child and both...

Grandparents significantly affect their grandchildren's lives by offering affection, help and a sense of security. However, when family dynamics change due to divorce or other circumstances, grandparents may fight for the right to keep a relationship with their...

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...

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....

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...

Child custody hearings are crucial legal proceedings that determine the custody arrangements for a child following a separation or divorce. It’s essential to approach these hearings well-prepared to ensure the best possible outcome for the child involved.  This guide...

Despite the tracking apps available for phones and other electronic devices, many parents don’t believe in tracking their kids. That’s especially true when they get into their teens and they can see this as a breach of trust. After separation or divorce, however, many...

In Illinois, the phrase "the child's best interests" is fundamental in cases involving a child's welfare. But what does it mean? How is it determined? As a parent, it's important for you to understand that decisions involving your child aren't arbitrary. They're based...