Child Custody

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...

When going through a separation, many things will be simpler because you are unmarried. For example, as an unmarried couple, you'll likely avoid going through the courts when you divide assets. However, other things can become more complicated. Namely, child custody...

What about the children? Who will have child custody and where will the children live? These are often important questions that Illinois parents must consider when they decide to divorce. Parents want what is best for their children. Unfortunately, what is best in one...

Infidelity is a common reason for one spouse to file for divorce in Illinois. Finding out that your husband has been seeing someone else can feel like a betrayal that you simply cannot overcome. Divorcing over infidelity can often lead to some of the most intense...

Going through a divorce in Illinois can be painful, no matter if the couple spent just a few years or decades together. While dealing with the emotional pain associated with divorce, parents also need to make good decisions for their children and help them cope with...

Child custody cases are often contentious because both parents want to have their own way. This can make it challenging to come up with mutually agreeable terms for the parenting plan. When parents are going through a challenging divorce, they need to make sure that...

As January begins, many people in Illinois throw away their old calendars without a second thought. If a person is involved in a child custody case, however, last year's calendar can be a key piece of evidence that shouldn't be discarded. Calendars contain evidence of...

Some Illinois fathers may be concerned that they will be at a disadvantage in a divorce when it comes to child custody. In the past, in a divorce, mothers nearly always got custody. It was assumed that the father was primarily responsible for earning money and that...