When parents divorce or separate, it is important for them to work together to establish a visitation schedule that will work for them and their child. Part of establishing visitation includes arrangement for weekends, holidays, birthdays and other significant...
Parenting Plan
Why parents must inform their child’s school about the divorce
Divorce can be a chaotic time. Amid the multiple things to process and consider, parents might forget to have a meaningful conversation with people who can be their ally in protecting their child’s well-being. In other cases, parents may feel that their family’s...
Is “birdnesting” after divorce the right choice for your child?
Co-parenting after divorce can be especially challenging when you have a child caught in the middle. You and your ex-spouse may struggle to determine the living arrangement that can protect your child’s growth and development. Depending on the allocation of parental...
Planning for the first holiday season of shared parenting
If you’re a separated or divorced parent facing your first holiday season with shared parenting time, you’re likely dealing with more than the usual pre-holiday stress. You also may be dreading the fact that you’re going to be without your kids on at least one holiday...
Setting rules for children’s use of electronics across homes
If you’re divorcing while your child is still young enough to be happy with a children’s play phone and tablet, you may not have considered including anything about electronics in your parenting plan. However, the day will come soon enough when they’ll expect to have...
Successful co-parenting takes work
Children whose parents are going through a divorce will likely worry about what the future holds. Some are concerned that they caused the divorce. Others might think that they’ll have to deal with their parents missing a lot of their events. As a parent, it’s your job...
How to solve common co-parenting disagreements
It's almost impossible for divorced parents in Illinois to co-parent without arguing with their former spouses. However, focusing on the long-term picture and doing what's best for the kids is so important. If you're a parent sharing custody, issues are bound to come...
Making sure happy still precedes holidays after divorce
If you spent the summer helping your children adapt to a new lifestyle after your divorce, you are definitely not alone. Many Illinois parents have faced similar issues this year. Hopefully, as challenges arise, you and your kids are learning to overcome them...