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...
When parents in Illinois decide to divorce or legally separate, they generally have to work together to support their children. Parents either negotiate with one another or go to court to divide their parental rights and responsibilities. Each parent typically gets to...
Sharing parental rights and responsibilities is often one of the most challenging aspects of a breakup or divorce. Both adults have to make certain concessions regarding the time they spend with the children and the authority they have over their lives in most cases....
Co-parenting or actively sharing parental rights and responsibilities is difficult. Most parents find it challenging to adjust to spending a limited amount of time with their children instead of having access to them every day. Additionally, it can be a challenge to...
Divorce is a challenging journey, especially when children are involved. It is not uncommon for one or both parents to struggle with mental health issues. One out of every five Americans lives with a mental illness. That is a significant portion of the population and...
Parents in Illinois often have to find a way to work with each other even if their romantic relationship does not last. It is standard for divorced or separated parents in Illinois to share parental rights and responsibilities. They can either negotiate arrangements...
Navigating the world of co-parenting can be challenging, even when supporting children’s extracurricular activities. These activities are essential for a child’s development, offering valuable opportunities for learning, socialization and personal growth. In a...
