A custody exchange can be a challenging time for many recently divorced couples. From heated emotional disagreements to differences of opinion about child-rearing, meeting with your ex-spouse on a regular basis can be a turbulent experience. When drafting the...
Child Custody
Benefits of joint custody and how to co-parent successfully
When there are children involved in a divorce, emotions run high and can sometimes cloud the judgment of one or both parents. When it comes to deciding child custody, parents should put their personal feelings aside and consider what is best for the children. Although...
Are you experiencing parental alienation?
Going through a divorce puts a lot of stress on everyone involved. Unfortunately, some people decide to heap on even more stress by handling the divorce in an immature and petty way. Some parents will even harm your child while trying to get back at you. This is often...
Birdnesting may have a positive impact on children
Parents are the main support system for their children. When separated from either one of the parents for an extended period, the effects may be traumatic. The Huffington Post reports on a study that determined the best outcome for children of divorce is to spend time...
Domestic violence allegations and visitation rights
If you are a parent facing domestic violence charges, you need to review the different ways these allegations could affect your life and your ability to spend time with your child. Parents accused of domestic violence face many different hardships, whether they lose a...
What is custodial interference and what can you do about it?
When you first decide on a child custody arrangement, you may not think about what you would do if your ex-spouse attempted to interfere with your time with your child. This struggle can cause chaos and even potentially ruin the relationship with your child, but there...
Nesting: an alternative to traditional child custody options
These days parents in the Tinley Park area have options when it comes to child custody. Some may assume that, as in days past, it is inevitable that one parent will get sole custody and the other parent will have visitation (parenting time) rights. Or, even if parents...
Can I move out-of-state with my child after a divorce?
People’s lives change. A child custody agreement you may have entered into at the time of your divorce may no longer suit your current situation. Generally, if you have custody of your child, you may move out of Illinois. However, you can’t just pack up and go. You...
Can I relocate with my child after my divorce?
There are many reasons why a primary residential parent or parent with equal parenting time would want to relocate to another state. For instance, a parent may want to move to the state where their extended family is to allow their child to build stronger...
How is child custody determined in Illinois?
Every parent facing child custody concerns wants to know how child custody is determined where they live. It is helpful to know that child custody is always decided based on what is in the best interests of the child but parents should also understand how what is in...