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Illinois parents whose relationship has ended will need to consider how to handle child-related issues. This can encompass who has custody and what the visitation rights will be. The parting can be especially difficult if the child is an infant. Once custody is...
Keeping your kids’ schedules straight when you’re married can be a challenge. When you and your spouse separate, things get 10 times more complicated. Now, you’ve got to split custody schedules, children’s school and activities, school and medical information,...
Parents in Illinois may be concerned that, in a custody dispute, the other parent may relocate with the child to another state and then get a favorable child custody order from that state. This was recognized as a problem years ago, so 48 of the 50 states have enacted...
When an Illinois couple has a child and both parents share parental rights, there are certain issues that can be complicated when providing care and making decisions on the child's behalf. This is where the care of minor children and the right of first refusal when...
One of the most difficult issues to deal with in an Illinois divorce is if the custodial parent seeks to move away with the child. The noncustodial parent has the right to parenting time, but this can be made more difficult when there is a decision on the part of the...
Parenting time is a major concern when parents in Illinois split up. After the relationship has concluded, many cases will involve disagreements regarding custody and visitation. As always, the best interests of children take precedence, but it is also important to...
Parents in Illinois who part ways as a couple and share a child will undoubtedly be aware of the need for some form of child custody agreement. This is a strategy to address parental responsibilities, give the child an idea as to how the situation will play out as...
The main objective behind a child support order in Illinois is to serve the best interests of the child. While the courts will seek to cover every eventuality, other factors come to the forefront based on the circumstances. One is if a parent needs to pay for child...
For Illinois parents who have parted ways, custody and visitation is often one of the most difficult issues for them to hash out. Determining which parent will be the custodial parent, what the visitation plan will be, and how to assess best interests of children are...