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...
Custody
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...
3 childcare considerations that complicate custody cases
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...
Can someone with shared parental responsibilities move away?
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...
Remember these 5 points when you’re divorcing
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...
When should you seek to change custody orders?
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...
3 reasons for a modification that gives you more parenting time
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,...
Adopting a parenting style after divorce
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,...