Having divorced parents raise a child in the same community is often the preferable way to give a child a stable upbringing. The problem is that sometimes one parent lacks the financial or familial support to raise a child. This is why sometimes parents decide to...
Child Custody
What is nesting?
Even if your divorce is comparatively conflict-free, coming up with a comprehensive parenting plan is challenging. One of the most difficult aspects is figuring out your family's new living situation if you and your ex-spouse share custody of the children. The most...
Understanding legal and physical child custody
When you and your spouse divorce, you must share the responsibility you have for any children that you have together. Custody is a legal term for these responsibilities. The term custody may make you think of supervision of the children and care for their basic needs...
Benefits of joint child custody
When deciding who gets custody of a child, emotions often get in the way, and parents may make a decision that is not in the best interest of the child. Rather than thinking about what they each want, each parent should consider what situation would be the healthiest...
What Illinois considers when awarding parental responsibilities
If you have a child with someone and your romantic relationship ends, you must figure out who is going to be responsible for your child moving forward, and when. If you and your ex are unable to work out a suitable arrangement and parenting plan on your own, you may...
What resources are available for grandparents raising children in Illinois?
If you are a grandparent in Illinois raising children, things might be more difficult than they were the first time around. As stressful as it may be to go through parenting again, the state offers many resources that can help. Regardless of your income, if you are...
Understanding the ins and outs of child custody in Illinois
In Illinois, many married and unmarried parents have to address custody issues regarding their children. While this is likely a challenging issue to work through, it is also one that requires attention to details as the delicately work through any issues arising in...
Child custody responsibilities in Illinois
The children’s welfare is one of the most difficult issues a couple faces when they terminate their relationship or marriage. Parents must be prepared to deal with their child custody duties, now known as parental responsibilities, if they decide to seek custody in...
How can you help your child understand your custody plan?
When it comes to child custody, it can be a delicate topic. It's never easy to spend time away from your child, but it may be a requirement after a divorce. You and your estranged spouse are both good people, so you decided on a custody schedule that gives you both...
Coping with custody changes is essential after divorce
When you don't have full custody of your child, it can be hard to get used to seeing them less often than usual. You may not be sure what to do with your time or how to cope with their absence. As a parent going through this, it's important that you take care of...
