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...
Divorce proceedings can worsen an already contentious relationship. Spouses facing divorce are often at their worst behavior, lashing out emotionally and failing to think rationally. They destroy or hide property, fight in front of their children and take actions that...
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...
Child support enforcement is a critical tool for ensuring that children receive the financial support they need to thrive. When a parent falls behind on their payments, the state of Illinois can take steps to collect payment. Unfortunately, parents who pay child...
People often look forward to their retirement for years. Even professionals who love their careers want to spend more time with their loved ones and pursue passion projects. Saving assertively for retirement helps ensure that older adults can live comfortably on a...
People often feel ready to divorce long before they take legal action. They may fight with their spouses regularly or be aware of an ongoing affair. The relationship may cause more stress than joy, and the spouses may both grow to resent one another. However, some...
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...
Sharing parental rights and responsibilities typically means accepting a specific division of parenting time. Parents who live in separate households but share children in Illinois typically follow specific schedules as outlined in a court order. They split the week...
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...