In a divorce or child custody proceeding, the Court determines what legal rights a non-custodial parent will have. Although deciding child custody can be extremely difficult for parents, Illinois law has specific guideli... Read more
Divorce resulting in joint custody can be challenging in the best of times. But handling joint custody arrangements in the COVID-19 pandemic can be a nightmare for families. Most often, both parents want to ensure that t... Read more
The United States imprisons more people than any other country, and many of those incarcerated are parents who wind up losing their children. According to the Marshall Project, more than half of the 2.2 million people in... Read more
Illinois fathers are not getting enough time with their children. Although, officially, fathers are supposed to have more rights today than they had years ago when mothers were almost always granted primary custody of ... Read more
Having a parent in jail is a traumatic experience that affect’s a child’s mental health, social behavior, education, and prospects for a good and happy life. Often, these children wind up acting out in school, blami... Read more
What’s in a name? When it comes to child custody, terminology can make a vast difference in how a parent is viewed by the child, the spouse, and society at large. When the courts say that one parent has “custody”... Read more
Child custody disputes are devastating for divorcing spouses and their children. If you are fighting and having trouble coming to an agreement with your divorcing spouse, the courts may appoint a “guardian ad litem... Read more
Illinois parents who are facing divorce have many complex and daunting issues ahead. For many, divorce may bring a welcome end to a long emotional battle. For others, the divorce petition can blindside, bringing sadness ... Read more
Divorce is often hardest on the youngest members of the family, but Illinois parents can take steps to minimize the negative impact. There are many issues that must be resolved in a divorce, including child custody. Whil... Read more
Being a co-parent after divorce is not an easy role to take on. Then again, being a married parent isn’t easy either. If you have recently gone through a divorce and are now co-parenting with your ex-spouse, the st... Read more
