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...
In Illinois and other states, establishing parentage is an essential step to protecting parental rights. Most state laws and court rulings have primarily addressed heterosexual couples, and as such, most materials available to the public address paternity for...
Many divorcing couples choose to sell the family home and relocate to a different one. Then, if they have children, these couples shuttle the kids back and forth between separate residences. If your divorce is coming as a bit of surprise, however, you may have not had...
In the majority of cases, most persons post-divorce would be happy to not see their ex-spouse ever again or at least not for a very long time. However, if you are raising children with your ex-spouse, this is not a possibility. It is probable that you and your...
Divorce is something each state manages within its own borders. Even though other states will recognize your divorce just as they would recognize your marriage performed in Illinois. Because divorce is a legal process, you must get a divorce in a state in which you...
For a Chicago resident with high assets, divorce can get complex. After all, asset division is one of the most complicated parts of the process. It often takes the most time and money and has complex governing laws. Unfortunately, people sometimes take advantage of...
If you are a member of the LGBTQ community, you may worry about challenges you could face on your path to adopting a child. The Child Welfare Information Gateway answers questions you may have about navigating the adoption process as an LGBTQ parent. Preparing for...
As your marriage ends, you and your spouse may disagree about how to split up your belongings. Perhaps you signed a prenuptial agreement spelling out who has the rights to what property. Yet now that divorce is upon you, the agreement may seem questionable. Certain...
Illinois parents often struggle to strike a balance after a divorce. It is hard to co-parent your child with someone you likely are not on the best of terms with. However, many parents in your situation come up with a livable arrangement that works for all parties....
Whether you are struggling with an alcohol problem or your ex is battling a crippling drinking problem, it is very important to think about the different ways in which alcoholism impacts child custody. First of all, your child's best interests must remain a top...