Child Custody

Custody orders and parenting plans break down the allocation of parental rights and responsibilities via legally-enforceable documents. Some divorcing couples negotiate parenting plans at the end of their marriages, and even unmarried couples need to formally divide...

High-conflict divorce can be complicated and lengthy, especially when it involves child custody disputes and property division. Luckily, Illinois law allows a petitioner for temporary court orders addressing issues like child custody and spousal support. Here is what...

Creating a parenting plan can be one of the most challenging aspects of divorce for parents, especially when emotions are running high. However, having a clear and comprehensive parenting plan in place can help ensure that both parents maintain a healthy and...

Intense emotions, physical aggression or lack of proper communication may spark serious conflicts between parents. If an amicable solution is not found, it may result in a high-conflict custody case. It isn't pleasant because neither the parents nor the children...

As a divorced parent, you might not see you kids as often as you did while you were married. But whether you have sole custody, split custody with your ex or are limited to visitation time, you are still their mother or father. Two types of child custody in Naperville...

Illinois residents know that winter weather can turn on a dime. A morning commute might be sunny and clear while the evening drive home could be stalled by six inches of snow. These sudden changes can wreak havoc on a parenting plan and child custody exchange. During...

Providing security and stability to your child after a divorce is never an easy task. It is vital to maintain a healthy relationship with your kid(s), even after your relationship fails. Today we will take a comprehensive look at child custody tips, and how to start...

Many divorcing parents share concern about the effects their divorce could have on their children. Some parents are so afraid that their divorce would cause their children harm that they end up staying in an unhappy marriage.While divorce can harm children initially,...

As you navigate the divorce path, every issue you come across will have its challenges. No issue will weigh quite so heavily as those relating to your child. And when it comes time for the court to determine child custody arrangements, it is not uncommon for parents...

There is no doubt that divorce has an impact on children. When Illinois couples make the decision to divorce, one of the issues on the table is child custody. With such a drastic change to their lives, children whose parents are divorcing might not only have a lot to...