Divorce brings about significant changes for every member of the family, particularly the children. Even when Illinois parents work very hard to establish a parenting plan that suits the needs of the family and best int... 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
Co-parenting, while a popular trend among divorcing couples, is a parenting arrangement that is often found to be impossible and impractical. In theory, mutual respect and a desire to protect the well-being of the childr... 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
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 ... Read more
Illinois legalized both medical and recreational marijuana on January 1, 2020. However, use of marijuana is still illegal on the federal level, and there is still a strong stigma against it in the family courts. When div... 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 ... Read more
Many issues can arise in a divorce that evoke strong emotions and involve complex circumstances that necessitate negotiation on the part of both spouses in order to reach an amicable solution that is agreeable to all tho... 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 the other parent of his or her... Read more