When child custody, which the state of Illinois now calls parenting time and allocation of decision-making, is an issue before the Court, the primary consideration by the Court is always going to be the best interest of the child/children. There are a variety of factors that the Court must consider when determining the best interests
Continue Reading »Divorcing spouses fighting over child custody may ask this question of their lawyer at some point during or after their divorce when the other parent does not comply with the parenting schedule. Divorcing spouses fighting over child custody may ask this question of their lawyer at some point during or after their divorce when the
Continue Reading »Table of ContentsJoint Custody vs. Sole Custody: What is the Difference?Legal Custody in IlinoisSole CustodyJoint CustodyResidential CustodyBest Interest of the ChildHow Does Sole Custody Affect Child Support? Joint Custody vs. Sole Custody: What is the Difference? As a child custody lawyer in Chicago, one of the largest misconceptions we find parents have prior to splitting
Continue Reading »The term “father’s rights” stirs up a lot of different emotions in the areas of family law. The concept is rooted in the court system’s long history of prioritizing and favoring mothers over fathers (one of the only areas where women were ever considered at an advantage under the law). For many decades, most judges
Continue Reading »Table of ContentsTips to Follow in a Child Custody BattleDon’t say anything negative about the other parent.Don’t deny the children’s contact, phone contact, or parenting time with the other parent.Continue to communicate with the other parent.Don’t let your feelings get the best of you.Do not make your children choose who they want to live with
Continue Reading »It can be challenging for divorced parents to navigate the holidays, particularly if they are sharing parental responsibilities with their children. We hope that you and your children will have a wonderful holiday season if you make preparations in advance, maintain an open mind, and implement some of these coparenting tips. Plan Ahead and Get
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