Naperville Divorce Law Blog

Basics of child relocation after divorce

On behalf of Blacha Law Office on Wednesday, September 19, 2018.

If you are divorced and your children live with you, you must abide by the terms of your court-ordered custody agreement. If you decide that you want to relocate with your children, you cannot do so without the approval of the court.

If your ex-spouse does not contest your decision to move with your children, you can relocate with the court's approval. However, if your ex does oppose your relocation, which is often the case, you will face a court hearing in which your ex will likely present a case for why you should not relocate. This may make your task decidedly more difficult.

Be well-prepared for your child support modification hearing

On behalf of Blacha Law Office on Tuesday, August 7, 2018.

Circumstances change in life, and an unexpected event may require you to seek a modification to your existing child support agreement.

A few years might have passed since you were last in court, and you may feel a bit apprehensive about this next appearance. If you prepare well and avoid common pitfalls, your petition for modification should go off without a hitch.

How to help your children cope with divorce

On behalf of Blacha Law Office on Tuesday, July 10, 2018.

Divorce is a difficult time for the whole family, and if you have children, the split can have a significant impact on them. It can be difficult to know exactly how to best proceed in your divorce so that you can provide your children with a stable and supportive environment during a very challenging time.

Despite the difficulties, you can make a difference for your children as you and your family go through the divorce process. Here are some tips that can help you assist your kids through this time, as well as how you can minimize conflict and stress in the divorce:

Not sure what to believe about divorce? Ignore these 3 myths

On behalf of Blacha Law Office on Tuesday, May 15, 2018.

If you are contemplating divorce in Naperville and have discussed it with your friends, do not be alarmed at all the unsolicited advice you might receive regarding the matter. Though your friends and family may mean well, you must not believe everything you hear about divorce.

Before you move forward with your decision and file the necessary paperwork, you must know the facts about divorce. There is a lot of misinformation that could cause you to compromise yourself during the proceedings. Here are a few divorce myths you should ignore:

How do you know mediation is the right approach for divorce?

On behalf of Blacha Law Office posted in blog on Wednesday, April 4, 2018.

The decision to end a marriage almost always comes after a stressful period of soul-searching, and the thought of going through a difficult and lengthy divorce process may seem overwhelming.

Mediation is an alternative to traditional divorce that has gained popularity. It has its advantages, but how do you know it is the right solution for you?

Illinois has a new pet-friendly law associated with divorce

On behalf of Blacha Law Office posted in blog on Tuesday, February 20, 2018.

When divorce is in the offing, the family break-up is difficult for everyone, including your pets. Just as divorce upsets a child’s normal routine, the same can be true for domestic animals who are largely creatures of habit. So what happens to Fido after the split?

A new Illinois law that went into effect on Jan. 1, 2018, seeks to take a pet’s well-being into consideration where custody matters are concerned.

Monika Blacha Earns Super Lawyers Honor

On behalf of Blacha Law Office on Tuesday, January 23, 2018.

Blacha Law Office in Naperville, Illinois, announces that attorney Monika M. Blacha has been selected for inclusion in the 2018 Super Lawyers list in Illinois.

Find out how your divorce is affecting the children

On behalf of Blacha Law Office posted in blog on Monday, January 8, 2018.

When the family unit breaks apart, everyone reacts differently. You are likely most concerned about the effect of divorce on your children, but kids are not always easy to read.

Depending on their ages and emotional makeup, some children may be understanding to the extent possible, while others may struggle with acceptance of the new status quo. Here are six situations that should raise red flags.

Key factors about divorce mediation

On behalf of Blacha Law Office posted in blog on Wednesday, November 29, 2017.

When a marriage comes to an end, two parties must once again become one. To aid in this sometimes complex process, divorce mediation may be a viable option to consider.

If you are thinking about divorce, it is important you understand the process so you may approach it properly and reach the best result. There are a few key factors you should know and understand in regards to divorce mediation.

Mediation can help reduce the impact of divorce on children

On behalf of Blacha Law Office posted in blog on Wednesday, October 18, 2017.

When you make the decision to end your marriage, many people will feel the impact, especially your children. No matter how distressed, angry or downright shattered you and your spouse may be about the divorce itself, your first priority must be the welfare of your kids and how they will deal with the family breakup going forward.

You might view mediation as the first of many steps you can take to help reduce the impact of divorce on your children.