Child Custody

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...

Even if ending your marriage is the right decision, your divorce may be hard on your kids. After all, children with divorced parents often experience anger, depression, anxiety and even academic decline. Providing structure and stability may help you combat many of...

Residents of Chicago and nearby areas of Illinois might want to learn more about what the non-custodial parent can do to ensure the mental and physical well being of their child. Sometimes imagined as "deadbeats", the non-custodial parent may bust this myth. They may...

It is common to hear people offer advice to fathers to ensure their names are on the birth certificate or to warm mothers to not put a man’s name on the birth certificate because it will give the father rights. For LGBTQ couples, people may suggest putting the name on...

Divorcing parents will have to work through numerous negotiations at every stage of the process. From financial affairs such as the division of assets and debt responsibility to physical elements such as the parenting plan, both parties must find a compromise that...

Many Illinois parents go through the trouble of obtaining a court-ordered custody arrangement, willingly or otherwise, only to face repeated violations from the other parent.  When your co-parent disregards a custody order, it is not only frustrating for you, but it...