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...
Custody
Is the festive season a good time to relocate with your children?
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...
Can professional success limit parental rights in a divorce?
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 one parent doesn’t fulfill their parental responsibilities
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...
Which parent chooses the church that a child attends?
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....
Can one parent leave Illinois with their children after a divorce?
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...
Parents with mental health conditions and child custody
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...
When Illinois co-parents disagree about a child’s needs
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...
Co-parenting tips for extracurricular activities
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...
When can Illinois parents revisit their allocation of parenting time?
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...