It is one of the most common questions parents ask: “I am listed as the custodial parent in my child support case. Does that mean I have sole custody?” In most Illinois cases, the answer is no. The confusion stems from outdated terminology. Illinois law no longer uses the traditional sole custody and joint custody
Continue Reading »Guardianship for a child generally becomes necessary when the child’s parents are no longer able to care for their child on a long-term basis. When a child no longer has a parent who can make decisions for them, an adult needs to be appointed as the caregiver and decision-maker for that child. Without the authorization
Continue Reading »Parenting is hard work. There is so much to do-always-and it is not any easier now that parents are expected to home school their children. The stress of the added responsibility can be daunting for some, and it does not help when you are parenting with a narcissistic parent. What exactly is a narcissistic parent?
Continue Reading »When divorced or separated parents live too far apart for regular weekly exchanges, standard parenting time arrangements may break down. One parent faces the loss of routine involvement in their child’s daily life. The other parent bears the full weight of school nights, homework, and weekday logistics. Children risk losing meaningful connection with the parent
Continue Reading »When your child’s safety is at risk during parenting time, you need to act quickly and correctly. Illinois courts will restrict parenting time when serious endangerment is proven, but vague concerns or disorganized evidence will not be enough. This article explains what serious endangerment means in plain English, how judges weigh best-interest factors, the types
Continue Reading »Divorced parents face many challenges during the holidays. Planning can be difficult, especially when it’s unclear where the children will be for specific holidays. Even a temporary order with a holiday parenting schedule helps provide certainty. Holidays are already challenging in a family with separate households, and uncertainty only adds stress for the children. Cooperation
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