Parenting plans dictate how you split the care and custody of your child after a divorce. Illinois child time-sharing proceedings encourage the active participation of both parents. If your ex has a questionable past, however, you may have concerns regarding your...
Divorce is not an easy process for you, your soon-to-be ex or your child to go through. It is a life-changing decision, and children can often struggle with their new reality. However, there are things that you can do to ease the divorce process for your child. Keep...
No matter how old your children are, the prospect of spending less time with them after divorce can be tough. But when your case goes to court, how much does age factor into a judge’s ultimate custody decision?Age can be a significant part of the picture. But it...
As a divorced individual, you know that not all plans work out. Sometimes, you need to pivot and regroup. Situations can arise in the care of children that necessitate a change of arrangements, just as they did in the case of your marriage. In this scenario, you may...
A change in Illinois state law will soon make it easier for people going through a divorce to go back to the legal name they had prior to marriage. People, in most cases women, will have fewer steps to take before they’re legally able to go back to using their...
If you are going through divorce, one of your biggest concerns will be how it affects your children and, most likely, you’ll also be dealing with the emotions of not spending as much time with your children if you are sharing custody of them with your ex. One of...
Whether you are married, separated, or divorced please stop putting the other parent down in front of your children. It is one thing to speak privately to a counselor or best friend about your frustrations with the other parent, but when you do so in front of your...
Could your divorce hurt your child’s potential for higher education? Recent research suggests that divorces in previously stable families negatively affect an older child’s potential for higher education.The research also found that children from unstable,...
Divorce can be a complex process both financially and emotionally. Couples face a number of heated issues while they disentangle their lives, including property division and child custody. An increasingly common–and contentious–issue is who gets to keep the dog or cat...
Property division is often one of the most common causes of disputes in a divorce. With Illinois being an equitable division state, there is a lot of room for negotiation or disagreement on who should get what.Dividing your finances, your home and even your bills may...
