Divorce is never easy, especially when children are caught in the middle. It is a rollercoaster of decisions and uncertainties. Amidst all the chaos, one crucial aspect that requires careful consideration is the parents' responsibility toward their child's future...
Child Custody/allocation Of Parental Responsibilities
Making the holidays happy for kids during a divorce
The holidays are a time of joy, family and togetherness, but they can be difficult during a divorce. Your children might have a particularly hard time while one parent is out of the home. This is how to make your Illinois holidays happier for them during your divorce....
Does a job change necessitate child support modification?
If you are a non-custodial parent in Illinois, do you have to increase your child support payments if you change jobs? The answer is that it depends. Either you or your ex-spouse can petition for a change in child support payments if you meet specific criteria....
How your former spouse moving in with someone new affects custody
Moving in with a new partner and to a new place are very common causes of custody changes. You may wonder how your former spouse moving in with someone new affects child custody arrangements. Depending on if this major life change occurs close to the time of the...
What do you do if your co-parent won’t communicate?
You and your ex-spouse are cordial with one another, but once you moved out, you found that it was very difficult to keep the lines of communication open. They would answer you if you wanted to drop off or pick up your child, but they'd ignore questions or concerns...
Do both parents get a say in decisions after divorce?
You and your ex-spouse both love your child. You want to do what is best for them and to provide them with as stable an environment as possible. The divorce has been difficult, but you want to make sure you put them first.When you're trying to decide how to divide...
Cooperative parenting after divorce eases transition for children
Parents getting a divorce in Illinois can apply strategies that ease the transition to two households for their children. The dissolution of a marriage naturally upsets children, but parents willing to make an extra effort to cooperate could reduce emotional burdens...
Tips for creating custody or visitation agreements
Generally speaking, it is easier for Illinois parents to create effective parenting plans when they are willing to communicate with each other. It is also important to take the needs of the child into account when doing so. For instance, a baby or toddler may want or...
Abduction and international child custody disputes
When people in Illinois develop international relationships, they may not think much about the complexities that can come with divorce or separation. After all, the dissolution of a marriage can lead to serious legal and financial disputes among couples of all...
Issues with child custody and parental responsibilities
For divorcing couples with children in Illinois, child custody and allocation of parental responsibilities will likely be foremost in their minds. A key factor is the child's best interests and how to create a situation for the child to thrive with as little...