Creating a parenting plan is one of the most important steps you can take during or after a separation. It provides a clear structure for co-parenting that focuses on the well-being of your children. Even if communication is difficult, a written plan can help prevent...
Illinois courts are committed to protecting the mental, physical and emotional well-being of children involved in custody disputes. In some cases, this commitment includes placing restrictions on a parent's rights if the parent is found to pose a serious risk to the...
Child support is crucial for ensuring your child's well-being, but what happens when payments stop? You're not alone in this struggle. Many parents face the same challenge of enforcing child support court orders in Illinois. This blog aims to empower you with...
Many things change when you go through a divorce. Most people focus on things like how they will have to adjust their finances to live on one income or what changes their children will have to deal with. One thing that you may not consider is how vacations with the...
Typically, when someone receives an inheritance from their parents or another extended relative, such as a grandparent, it initially counts as a separate asset. It is something that they own individually because that relative distinctly meant to give it directly to...
The proliferation of social media has dramatically changed how people interact with one another. We share when we feel happy, reach a milestone or welcome a new baby. We use social media to stay in touch with family and friends, and each post offers them a small...
Living with a narcissist is challenging because of their over-inflated sense of self-worth and their way of twisting the truth to fit their own needs. Once you reach your limit with trying to live with them, you may decide it’s time to end the marriage. Divorcing a...
Communication with your ex regarding your children can be challenging. Some parents can get along well enough that having to speak to each other isn’t anything too difficult, but not everyone has that option. If you’re in a parenting arrangement with someone who...
Divorce can be a financial challenge, especially when one spouse has racked up debt in the other's name. This situation often leaves the innocent party feeling betrayed and worried about their financial future. While Illinois law treats marital debt as a shared...
There are numerous hurdles to negotiate when co-parenting and Christmas can throw up several. One relates to gift-giving. You may have more to spend on your children this Christmas than their other parent does. Is it OK to just go ahead and buy whatever you please? Or...
