Your Illinois parenting plan is important for your entire family following your divorce or separation from the other parent of your children. The terms established in your plan govern your responsibilities to one another and the children that you share. The official...
Child Custody
What Can You Do When Your Ex Violates Your Custody Order?
The custody order drafted or at least approved by the judge presiding over your Illinois family law matter determines how you and your ex share your parental rights and responsibilities. It likely includes a thorough breakdown of how you will share parenting time and...
How To Make Co-Parenting Less Stressful
Co-parenting can be very difficult and stressful, but it doesn't have to be. Many parents let the emotions they have for their ex cloud their judgment, which can lead to each parent caring more about being better than the other instead of working together for the sake...
3 Times To Consider Modifying Child Custody Arrangements
There are times when you or your ex may want to discuss changing your child custody arrangements. In many cases, the reason to do this is because there is a major life change occurring. For example, maybe you have a new job offer in another state, so you want to...
2016 Changes To Child Custody In Illinois
Did you know that Illinois has made some major changes in the statutes regarding child custody?Here are some of the changes to be aware of: We no longer use the term child custody in Illinois. It is now called "Allocation of Parental Responsibilities." You can now...