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
Relocating With Children Following Divorce
Sometimes moving is necessary when a divorced parent (or their new spouse) secures employment or for other reasons such as being closer to extended
Illinois Allocation of Parental Responsibilities and Parenting Time
The new law regarding Illinois allocation of parental responsibilities and parenting time, previously referred to as child custody, requires parents
Illinois Parenting Plans
Within 120 days of filing a petition for parental responsibilities, both parents must file a parenting plan with the court, either jointly or
Illinois Child Custody Dispute : The Role of the Guardian Ad Litem
Sometimes parents cannot reach an agreement regarding the custody or their children in a divorce. In Illinois, custody and visitation are referred to
Court Ordered Supervised Visitation
When acting in the best interest of a child in an Illinois child custody and visitation determination, the court may order supervised visits in cases