Every state calculates child support differently. In Illinois, child support can be estimated with the state’s Child Support Estimator, which is designed to give people an idea of how much child support is necessary following a divorce or separation. It’s important to...

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Child Custody
3 Surprising benefits for parents in joint custody arrangements
Whether you and your ex-spouse amicably agreed to your child custody arrangement or a judge decided for you, it's undeniable that shared custody plans are highly beneficial for a child's development and well-being. According to 54 studies that compare child outcomes...
A child’s mental health could affect child custody proceedings
Addressing one's mental health is becoming a priority for more and more people in Illinois and around the world. In the past, mental health issues were misunderstood or often ignored, and today, more people of all ages are getting the help they need to address those...
The size, location of a parent’s home could affect child custody
Getting divorced is a difficult process, especially when there are children involved. Illinois parents want to do what is best for their kids, and they certainly want to reach the best child custody arrangements possible. However, if a parent is seeking sole custody...
Child custody: Visitation in Illinois
When a couple chooses to end their marriage, they are often left with a variety of issues to sort through. If there are children involved, one of the biggest issues they face is determining child custody and visitation. Unfortunately, many people in Illinois may not...
Federal court will hear case on Native American child custody law
Some families in Illinois and across the country are willing to open up their homes to children whose parents are not able to care for them. Many of these families are willing to make these children a permanent addition to their families but are sometimes thwarted in...
Is your ex refusing to comply with court-ordered parenting?
Divorce is seldom easy, and if you have children, you may have an especially difficult time. The breakup of a marriage can mean dividing your time with the children and creating complex schedules for birthdays, holidays and special events. This can be a devastating...
Coping with child custody issues when school starts
When many people in Illinois think of divorced couples who must coparent together, they automatically think of a situation that is filled with contention and anger. However, many parents are able to put aside their personal animosities and work together to support...
Judge awards father equal parenting time in child custody case
Parents in Illinois and across the country only want what is best for their children. Unfortunately, couples who are no longer in a romantic relationship are often unable to come to an agreement, prompting them to ask the court to intervene. Recent news reports...
Church attendance questioned in parenting plan dispute
For many people in Illinois and across the country, religion is a deeply personal and important issue. For some, their life centers around their devotion to their spirituality. Unfortunately, parents who have different ideas regarding religion may struggle to agree on...