It takes a lot of careful consideration to establish a reasonable plan for sharing parenting time after a divorce or parental breakup in Illinois. The courts have to make determinations regarding the allocation of parental rights and responsibilities unless parents...
Parents who are trying to work out a custody arrangement often find themselves disagreeing about seemingly simple matters. But, it is undeniable that sharing parental responsibilities and meeting children’s needs can be much more challenging when adults live in two...
Allocation of parental rights and responsibilities in Illinois carries the authority of the family courts once an order has been handed down. Parents must abide by the parenting plan that they negotiated with one another or litigated unless they formalize an...
Doing what’s best for your children during a divorce can be challenging because you have so much to balance. Ideally, you and your ex can become a parenting team so everything is a little easier for everyone. There are a few things that you should remember during the...
The allocation of parental responsibilities has to be established before the end of a divorce. Once finalized, parenting time orders have to be adhered to. There are times when it’s appropriate to seek a modification of those orders, though. For example, if you have a...
When the Illinois courts approve a parenting plan, you and your ex will typically need to follow the rules in that plan as you share custody. The division of parenting time and the way you share decision-making authority will affect everyone's daily lives. Eventually,...
When a marriage ends, one of the few things most spouses agree on is wanting the best future for their children. Research and common sense dictate that, most of the time, the healthiest situation for kids is having both parents involved in their lives. Conversely,...
After your divorce, it may seem as if your ex no longer wants to be a parent. They may blow off their share of parenting time, giving excuses for their absenteeism week after week. Or, they might comment that they would forfeit their parental rights if it meant...
Whether you and your ex fought about money, faced the challenge of infidelity or had a contentious battle for custody, you have survived your high-conflict divorce. However, if you and your ex share custody, there is a new challenge ahead of you: figuring out how to...
You're having enough trouble dealing with your impending divorce. But now your spouse is talking about heading to St. Louis and filing for custody. You aren't sure of the rules over there, and you don't need any extra uncertainty at a time like this.You might have a...
