Co-parenting after a contentious divorce can feel like stepping into unfamiliar territory with a map that keeps changing. You may still carry frustration, grief or distrust — yet school drop-offs, medical decisions, holidays and daily routines keep moving forward....
Grandparents may lose contact with a grandchild after major family changes. Illinois law allows limited paths to request parenting time but the standard is strict. When the law allows a petition Under Illinois law, you can only ask a court for visitation after a...
When you separate from your child’s other parent, you may worry about how much time you will receive. Illinois courts focus on your child’s best interests rather than on creating an automatic 50/50 schedule. The best interests standard controls Under 750 ILCS 5/602.7,...
Social media posts involving your children can create real concerns during and after a divorce. Your ex may share photos that reveal too much information about your child's location, school or daily routine. These posts can sometimes put your child's privacy and...
Working through child custody issues can stir up a wide range of emotions. Even when both parents mean well, the sudden changes in routines, questions about the future and pressure to make the “right” decisions can create a level of stress for everyone involved....
As the fall colors fade and we ease into preparations for winter, we are probably starting to make plans for upcoming holiday celebrations. These celebrations are often rooted in generations of family traditions and are gatherings that we hope to share with our...
When married parents divorce or unmarried parents separate, they need to address parenting matters. In Illinois, parents have the option of either cooperating with one another or litigating. If parents cannot compromise with one another and establish a reasonable...
Working cooperatively to raise children is not easy. Parents have to fully commit themselves to putting the best interest of their children first. After all, it is only natural for those who were previously in a romantic relationship with one another to struggle to...
If you are a divorced parent, any decision that involves your children should be one that you carefully think through and plan for. Suppose you are considering relocating and you are the parent who primarily resides with the kids. The timing of such a move can have...
Parents who are preparing for divorce tend to worry quite a bit about parenting matters. Most people have heard tragic stories about parents who lose their relationships with their children because of unfavorable court determinations related to parental rights and...
