Blog Posts in Child Custody

A common problem that divorced parents face is relocation when the custodial parent and the child move to a new residence either somewhere else in the state or to a different state altogether. But can ...

Not every couple is the same. Some couples want to get married, and others are perfectly happy living and sharing their lives together “unofficially.” But the law generally prefers “married” to ...

The Illinois House is considering a bill that would create a rebuttable presumption that equal parenting time is in the best interests of children of divorced families. In other words, divorced ...

When parents are not married or living together and have to balance parental time-sharing and parental responsibilities with each other, there are times when one or both parents may want more time ...

Co-parenting can present a unique challenge to divorcing parents. Despite their best intentions to get along, it is not always possible for some parents to agree on everything when it comes to their ...

Parents sometimes try to work out issues of parental responsibility and time sharing informally amongst themselves without going through the court system. While this may work well for some parents for ...