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Like most Illinois parents, you always have your children's best interests in mind. When you divorced, you were no doubt determined to cooperate and compromise with your ex to develop a supportive atmosphere for the kids and move forward with the least amount of...
Illinois parents are always trying to find ways to make divorce easier and less stressful on their children. As such, some are turning to a more unusual child custody arrangement. Have you heard of bird nesting? It may work in your circumstances, even if only...
Taking care of the children is the responsibility of both parents. In many cases where the parents are not together, one Illinois parent has physical custody of the children and the noncustodial parent is responsible for taking care of the children in part by payment...
As a parent, there is nothing more important than protecting the well-being of your children during a divorce. You know that kids benefit when they are allowed to have a close relationship with both parents after the divorce is final, and one of the ways that Illinois...
The decision to stay or go can be a difficult one to make. However, once the Illinois parents make the decision that staying in an unhappy relationship is the wrong choice, it is time to take action. In addition to deciding who will retain which assets and...
Every other weekend and two to four weeks during the summer seems to be the traditional custody arrangement when Illinois parents divorce. For many families, this arrangement appears to work. However, others believe that a 50/50 shared child custody is better for all...
There are many instances in which the biological parents of a child could face complications when it comes to custody. Some cases may be more unusual than others, but because children are involved, most child custody cases have a tendency to be sensitive situations....
These days, many Illinois couples who make the decision to separate may not be married. Whether married or not, those with children typically have to consider child custody. Until recently, custody cases involving single parents were not held in the same courtrooms as...
Parents hold a lot of responsibility for ensuring their children get to spend time with each of them after a divorce in Illinois. The court's work hard to ensure both of you are in your children's lives and that visitation is not something difficult for anyone....
Joint custody is a type of custody arrangement that may allow two spouses to provide their children a strong relationship with both parents while still clearly outlining their individual parental rights and responsibilities. Joint custody plans can be uniquely suited...
