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
Illinois Child Custody Issues During Covid-19
Covid-19 is stressful for divorced parents sharing custody of children who may not see eye to eye when it comes to social distancing to keep the
Details Matter When Drafting a Divorce Settlement Agreement
A well thought-out and thorough divorce settlement agreement can save you a lot of time and money. Leave out certain details and you may wind up
Changes to Parenting Time During Covid-19 Shutdowns
The statewide stay at home executive order has extended the period schools in the state will be closed from March 30 to April 7. With many Illinois
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.
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