How to Protect Yourself From an Abusive Partner
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911. Domestic violence (also known as intimate partner violence) is abuse occurring between a significant other or family member. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “about 41% of women and 26% of men experienced contact sexual violence, physical violence, or […]
Private Mediation in Illinois
In Illinois, mediation is likely to be required in a divorce or family matter involving children. If the parties do not have an agreement regarding their child-related issues, they would be required to attend four hours of mediation to address those issues. Many people are not aware that litigation is not the only option when […]
Fall Sports and Your Custody
The air is cooling, the leaves are swirling, and the jerseys are being distributed! It is Fall Sports time! Some of your most joyous moments will be watching your sons or daughters play the sport they love. In order to make those game and practice times even more enjoyable, take some time to get yourself […]
Labor Day and Child Custody
After an attempt to quell a union strike that resulted in the death of several union workers, President Grover Cleveland made Labor Day a national holiday in an effort to mend the bridge between workers and the government. Over 100 years later, as Summer comes to an end, nothing reminds us that Fall is around […]
Child Custody and the New School Year
It is the bustling time of year when families and children are all getting ready to return to school! From supplies lists and uniforms to backpacks and school fees, families with separate households have additional items to check off the list. We are here to help you navigate child custody as you head into the new […]
At What Age Does a Child in Illinois Get to Decide Where They Live?
Parents often wonder at what age their child can decide where they live in Illinois. That answer is eighteen. Before that time, child custody is determined by the family law courts in Illinois. When considering the parenting time schedule for a child, the court must consider the best interests of that child. To determine what […]
Illinois Emergency Order of Protection
If you are in immediate danger, please call 911 for help. Call or text the Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline 24/7 at 877-863-6338 (877-TO END DV). In cases of domestic violence, it is important to take steps to protect yourself and your family. In Illinois, people can file a Petition for Emergency Order of Protection to […]
How to Change Parenting Time in Illinois
A child’s needs likely will change as they age. You as a parent may look to change your parenting time in the Illinois Court. In the state of Illinois, a person must present to the court that there is a substantial change in circumstances to request the court modify the existing Judgment for Allocation of […]
How to take a vacation when you share custody
In planning any upcoming vacation when you share custody, parents need to check their court orders regarding what they must do to take a vacation with their children. If parents have a good co-parenting relationship with the other parent, then they can communicate the requested vacations with specific details as to where and when. Parents […]
Navigating Custody Arrangements During Summer Break
There are a hundred and eighty days of the school year, and summer break accompanies children’s excitement. The annual problem for parents is finding a way to manage it before school starts in the fall. For co-parents, summer planning is more complicated because they must navigate the custody of children between two households, two parents’ […]