Does a parent’s living arrangements have any impact on their ability to retain custody of their child?
One of the primary obligations that Illinois family law judges have in custody cases is to make decisions that they believe are in a child’s best interests. While you probably understand how many issues like abuse, addiction or neglect could affect a custody decision, you may not realize how something as mundane as a parent’s living […]
Safe custody exchanges in times of tension
Child custody disputes seldom go smoothly — and the tensions that rise during a pitched battle over custody can linger long after the court has made its ruling. That can leave everyone feeling overwhelmed by the hostility that comes out during custody and visitation exchanges. What can you do to make it better? Choose a […]
You might be surprised at what matters in custody cases
When you’re going through a divorce and trying to work through child custody matters, you might assume that you’ll be free to live your life as you want as long as you’re not doing anything illegal. This might not be the case. It is possible for the court to review specific aspects of your life […]
Finding common ground on major parenting choices as co-parents
Raising a child together is one of the most intense and intimate things two people can share. Unfortunately for those going through a divorce, they will have to share that hard work with someone with whom they may have a damaged relationship. Moving forward as co-parents who share custody of their children requires compromise and sacrifice on […]
How to make the most of co-parenting
Even though you’re sure to have questions and concerns about co-parenting, it’s something that you have to get on board with in the event of a divorce. If you shy away from the process or neglect to position yourself for success, it will harm your children in the long run. Here are some of the […]
Carefully choose the terms of child custody agreements
Every child custody agreement has terms that the parents must abide by. These are unique arrangements that are determined by the child’s needs. Those needs and the best interests of the children must be the sole focus of the parenting plan. One thing that can help you as you go through the process of coming […]
Illinois has a unique approach to minor children in divorce
One of the most frustrating things about trying to navigate the Illinois family law system is the amount of jargon involved. Jargon is specialized language used in a niche area that may not have a clear meaning to people outside of the industry or field that utilizes the jargon. Even terms that are well-known and […]
Alienation claims can threaten a woman’s custody rights
When you think of custody, you probably imagine a situation where fathers are fighting for custody while mothers have the upper hand. While that might have been the truth decades ago, it’s not the case now. Both parents are seen as potential positive influences in their children’s lives, but there are times when men or […]
Relocating as the co-parent of an Illinois child
Sharing custody of children with a former spouse can be an already challenging adventure. Having to move has a way of raising the stakes considerably. Illinois has recently updated relocation laws The laws about divorced parents relocating with a child were more complex before 2016. They may have also encouraged conflict. For example, a parent […]
My spouse and I filed for divorce. How will custody be decided?
Going through a divorce is stressful enough on its own. When you and your spouse also have children together, your stress level may rise exponentially. You might be constantly worrying about their well-being and how they are holding up mentally. Additionally, you might be worried about obtaining custody. To decide child custody, the judge will […]