Following a divorce, sometimes a parent who shares parenting time and responsibility with an ex-spouse may want to relocate for a job, a new
Badmouthing Could Result in the Loss of Parenting Time
When Illinois courts make parenting time and responsibility determinations the most important consideration is the best interests of the children.
Fighting a Temporary Restraining Order
As a community, we want to protect victims of domestic abuse and children. Child protection and domestic violence services and investigations are
Factors Weighed in an Illinois Child Custody and Visitation Determination
Many divorces between couples with children involve issues of child custody referred to as parenting time and parental responsibility in the state of
A Cautionary Tale of Marijuana Use and Child Custody Determinations
Just because recreational use of cannabis has been legalized in Illinois, its use can still impact child custody proceedings if the child’s best
Equal Parenting Time vs Child’s Best Interest Standard
Fathers’ rights activists are again pushing for a change in Illinois family law regarding equal parenting time and responsibility. Instead of the
Parenting Time Schedules During Holidays
It is often difficult to decide how to divide holiday and vacation time between divorced parents. Both parents and children want to spend time
Helping Children Deal With Divorce
Studies underscore just how important a role a father plays in the life of a child following a divorce or separation. Some research suggests that
Illinois Child Custody When a Child’s Well-Being is a Concern
Following a divorce, most parents hope to continue to have regular contact with their children, but under some circumstances a parent may have