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
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
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
Increasing or Decreasing Child Support
Child support payments represent a significant expense for the parent who pays the higher amount of court ordered child support payments. Illinois
Combating Parental Alienation
When parents are engaged in a high conflict custody battle, one parent may engage in parental alienation behaviors to undermine the relationship of a
Drafting a Comprehensive Divorce Settlement Agreement
A divorce settlement agreement is a comprehensive document that outlines the agreement between divorcing spouses which is submitted to the court and
Illinois Child Custody Evaluation
The popular movie, Marriage Story, presents a scene where a parent and his child are subject to a custody evaluation - an uncomfortable and awkward
Navigating Overnight Visits in a Divorce
Many divorcing parents have concerns regarding parenting time arrangements that involve infants and young children. When courts grant overnight visits