Custody disputes leave parents exhausted, worried, and unsure about what the court expects from them. Many Illinois parents enter this process while dealing with anger, fear, and sadness, all while trying to protect thei... Read more
When a parent violates a custody agreement, it can lead to serious legal and emotional ramifications for both the parent and the child. Violations, ranging from withholding parenting time to making unilateral decisions, ... Read more
Criminal charges can affect your custody or visitation rights. Courts prioritize the best interests and safety of the child, and a parent’s criminal history may influence their ability to obtain custody or retain visit... Read more
Losing a job changes more than your daily routine. When child support or custody orders are part of your life, a sudden income shift raises immediate questions. Can you modify child support or custody after a job loss? T... Read more
Working out a shared parenting time schedule can be difficult under the best of circumstances, but when long distances are involved, it becomes much more complex. The schedule of visitation should depend on the child’s... Read more
Parents who serve in the military have the same rights as civilian parents when it comes to child custody disputes. When a parent is deployed, the other parent cannot use that time to strip them of their parental rights.... Read more
Divorce and other family law matters are rarely simple. When the matters at hand include disputes over child custody or visitation rights, it is important to keep the best interests of children in mind when determining h... Read more
During a divorce, Illinois parents may have their own ideas about child custody arrangements, but the court is concerned with protecting the best interests of any minor children. This is done by identifying or crafting a... Read more
It is the responsibility of Illinois parents to protect the best interests of their children both during the divorce process and upon agreement of a child custody order. This is particularly important when parents have a... Read more
When you get a divorce, ending your relationship with your spouse doesn’t affect only you — it also affects your children. As much as you and your ex-spouse may both want to live with your children until they bec... Read more
