While some people might expect courts to “pick a side” and determine one parent deserves custody more than the other, this is not always the case – especially in Illinois. Courts encourage parents to build parenting plans around the day-to-day lives of their children,...
Courts aim to decide custody based on what serves the child’s well-being. While factors like parental fitness, financial stability and emotional bonds often take center stage, an overlooked yet powerful influence is where a parent lives. The environment in which a...
The two main areas that couples need to address during a divorce are property division and child custody rights. For parents, custody issues often come first. They want to ensure that they get to spend time with their child and have a parental role, even after the...
When a child resists spending time with their other parent, it can be an emotionally charged situation for both parents. This scenario often arises after separation or divorce due to misunderstandings or changes in dynamics. Handling it with care is crucial in...
When parents end their relationships with one another, their changing dynamic can affect their children as well. Children of all ages may struggle to adjust to shared custody arrangements. They may lash out at either of their parents because they blame them for the...
That summer before a child goes off to college is often filled with a wide range of emotions for parents. For divorced co-parents, it also typically marks the end of their custody agreement and parenting plan. If you’re among these parents, you know your child will...
Co-parenting can be difficult even in the best of situations. When one parent behaves in toxic or manipulative ways, it often feels impossible to maintain stability for a child. However, if you are facing this situation, it is still possible to co-parent in a way that...
One of the most challenging things for children to handle when their parents split up is the time when they have to switch from one parent’s home to the other. Those transition days are emotionally challenging because they’re sad about leaving one parent but happy...
The allocation of parenting time can become a source of conflict between divorced or separated parents. Frequently, they may disagree about the best way to share time with their children. Some parents allow their negative feelings to affect their behavior. They may...
When you and your spouse get divorced, if you are parents, the court can help you create a child custody schedule. This will likely be based on the fact that you live relatively close to one another. You may need to exchange the children every other week or something...