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...
Elgin Family Law Blog
When repairing one’s marriage is not an option
Marriage is a significant commitment. There should always be more happy times than unhappy times, but most couples have to work to achieve this aim. Disagreements are a normal part of any relationship. How couples overcome these differences is what matters. But what...
Property division requires logical thinking
Every aspect of divorce can invoke an emotional response, but succumbing to those emotions can lead to you making decisions that aren’t in your best interests. The property division process is one of the prime examples of this. You’ll have to divide everything you...
Why co-parents should strive to set rules collaboratively
Consistency can be a powerful source of security for children navigating a co-parenting arrangement. While different households may have unique vibes, establishing a foundation of shared rules across them can be important for a child’s well-being. Unless a child’s...
Who should know you are divorcing?
If you have decided to divorce (or your spouse has already filed), you might not want to talk about it much. You may be feeling shock, distress or even embarrassment or guilt. However, it is important that you do talk about it, to certain people at least. Here are...
What are my options for serving the divorce in Illinois?
The divorce process typically begins by filing the necessary forms, but the next steps can be lengthy and tedious depending on your and your former spouse's situation. After completing the paperwork, you must notify the other party about the divorce through a summons,...
Does infidelity have any impact on an Illinois divorce?
Some couples decide to divorce because the spouses have slowly grown apart over many years. Other times, one spouse does something that damages the relationship. Adultery has always been one of the more common reasons that people file for divorce. Those who discover a...
Understanding the factors that determine a child’s best interests
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...
What you need to know about mediating a visitation schedule
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...
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...