A common reason parents lose custody of a child, referred to as parenting time and parental responsibility in Illinois, is child abuse. Child abuse or
Illinois a No Fault Divorce State
As of 2016, Illinois is a no fault divorce state. Therefore, courts no longer assign fault in a divorce case, but instead consider spouses equally
Reinstating Driving Privileges After DUI
Being arrested and convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) in Illinois may result in loss of driving privileges. Furthermore, someone who
Falsely Accused of Child Abuse in a Divorce
When couples divorce, sometimes a parent may falsely accuse the other parent of abuse to influence the outcome of a child custody matter. Being
When Divorced Parents Disagree on Issues Concerning Their Child
Divorced parents may not always see eye to eye when raising their children. There are many important decisions that parents must make on behalf of
Issues to Cover in Your Divorce Settlement Agreement
A divorce settlement agreement details everything that you and your spouse have worked out such as the division of marital property and debts, how you
Spend More Time With Your Kids | Include a First Right of Refusal in a Parenting Plan
Many parents wonder whether they can secure more parenting time with their children if the other parent is not planning to be with the children during
How Long Will It Take to Get a Divorce?
When spouses come to the realization that their marriage is over, many are eager to get the divorce process over with so that they can move on to what
Child Custody When Parents Live in Different States
Many divorcing parents hope to reside in close proximity to their child after the divorce in hopes of continuing a close relationship. However,