Having children out of wedlock is becoming more common; roughly a third of parents are unmarried when they have their first child. Like any
The Role of Expert Witnesses in Divorce Cases
Although every divorce case is different, complex divorces involving a business or a high net property division and those that involve contentious
Battling an Illinois Child Relocation in Court
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