Effective January 1, 2027, Illinois will implement new child support thresholds that reduce the number of overnights required for support
Narcissistic Personality Traits in a Divorce
Narcissistic personality traits and behaviors are common in high-conflict divorces. Cases involving a spouse with these characteristics—whether
Illinois Child Relocation Denial
Child relocation, formerly known as “removal” in Illinois family law, occurs when a parent with majority or equal parenting time seeks to move a child
Components of an Illinois Parenting Plan
In Illinois, parenting plans are legally required documents in cases involving the allocation of parental responsibility and parenting time in a child
Parental Alienation in Shared Custody Arrangements
Parental alienation occurs when one parent manipulates or pressures a child to reject, fear, or dislike the other parent without legitimate
Child Custody Jurisdiction Due to Relocation
Interstate child custody is a complex area of family law involving Illinois statutes (the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, or IMDMA)
Reinstatement of Parental Rights for Child Under Guardianship
Child guardianship is a legal process were the court appoints a guardian to care for a minor child ensuring their safety and stability. Guardianship
Are Mothers Favored in Child Custody Disputes?
A common refrain among divorcing dads is that mothers are favored in child custody disputes, which raises some interesting questions. Do courts
Religious Upbringing Disagreements
When parents’ divorce they not only have to make decisions regarding parenting time (child custody), but they must also decide who will make