During a divorce in Illinois or a Parentage Case in Illinois, issues revolving around child custody can be difficult and emotional for all parties involved. In some cases, child custody issues can evolve into something incredibly arduous and complex and, when that happens, the judge or one of the attorneys may request that a custody
Read MoreIn Illinois, the law provides certain abilities for a non-parent to be granted visitation rights with a particular child or children. However, given the fact that parental rights are constitutionally protected and are not regularly interfered with, there is a burden that non-parents must prove when attempting to receive court ordered visitation with a child
Read MoreIn Illinois, parents have the basic obligation to provide for the reasonable and necessary physical, mental and emotional health needs of their child. This obligation can be paid through multiple different ways depending on the facts of a particular case and the abilities of the parents to communicate. One of the most popular payment methods
Read MoreMost people think of their pets as family members whom they deeply love. However, when spouses decide to get a divorce, there can be contentious fights over who will get to keep their family pet. While courts used to consider pets as “property” or a “marital asset” or “non-marital asset” when dividing up assets in
Read MoreTypically, most parents have custody and control over their minor children until they turn 18 years old. However, under certain circumstances, some minors can become legally emancipated before reaching 18 years of age. If a minor is interested in obtaining an emancipation order, the minor would have to file a petition in Court, however, there
Read MoreNavigating the complexities of co-parenting can be challenging, especially when determining a parenting time agreement, who has custody, and what the terms of visitation are. However, achieving a mutually agreeable arrangement is paramount for the well-being of both parents and, most importantly, the children involved. The following strategies are designed to facilitate constructive communication and
Read MoreEnsuring that custody agreements are upheld is crucial for the well-being of both parents and children involved. In Illinois, custody agreements are legally binding, and there are established procedures to enforce them if one party fails to comply. Understanding Custody Agreements In Illinois, custody agreements help parents understand their co-parenting responsibilities and visitation with the
Read MoreGoing through a divorce is undoubtedly one of the most challenging experiences one can face. Alongside the emotional and financial aspects, there are practical and stressful considerations to attend to, such as what to wear to court. While your appearance may seem like a trivial detail compared to the broader issues at hand, the first
Read MoreChild custody matters can often be emotionally charged and complex, with parents sometimes finding themselves at odds over visitation schedules, parenting time, and other related issues. In Illinois, like in many other states, family courts issue custody orders to establish the legal rights and responsibilities of parents regarding their children. But what happens when one
Read MoreWhat is Maintenance? When spouses divorce in Illinois, also known as a dissolution of marriage proceeding or other legal separation, a court may grant a maintenance award, formerly known as alimony or spousal support, for one spouse to be paid from the other spouse. It is important to have a family law attorney that is
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