Child Custody

Adoption is a beautiful way to build a family, and it is something that is available to everyone in Illinois, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. It may be helpful to understand the process of adoption, the types of adoptions available to LGBTQ...

When Illinois parents who have younger children get divorce, one of the most difficult things to deal with is child custody. In many cases, the child custody battle can be quite contentious, and it can be very difficult for the child to cope with. That's why courts...

If you're going through the divorce process in Illinois, life can feel challenging. Divorcing parents face even more hurdles since they have children together. One of them is coming up with a co-parenting plan. For help during this difficult time, here are a few...

Child custody cases are a strain on Chicago families. Arming yourself with resources will help lessen the burden. Child custody laws, resources, and website FAQs are available to help you navigate the system. These laws are complex and benefit from wise counsel. Based...

The ideal co-parenting relationship is an amicable one where the parents can work together to raise their children in a positive, supportive environment. However, for some Illinois residents, it comes with struggles and challenges, particularly if their relationship...

When Illinois parents share physical custody after they have divorced, the children will spend time in both homes and be affected by the rules, routines and parenting styles of each of them. In some cases, the parents’ parenting styles might be quite similar, allowing...

Co-parenting has become the norm in recent years. Chicago parents seeking a divorce should look to a co-parenting plan as a roadmap for the future of their family. Co-parenting plans are a positive way of considering possible conflicts and avoiding them turning into...

If you are going through a divorce in Illinois and have children, you will need to decide on a custody arrangement that's good for your kids and fair for you and your ex-spouse. Here's how you can go about this. Consider the type of custody you want There are two...

Child custody schedules, as some Illinois parents will discover, are as unique as the situation each family faces. Additionally, as the needs of the children and the family change over time, so will the schedule. However, even more than that, they will look different...

When deciding a child custody case, the court looks at many factors to determine which parent and home would be most appropriate. A parent's financial situation plays a part, as the custodial parent has to pay for many expenses related to child care. That said, an...