Many couples going through a divorce must complete a parenting plan to demonstrate how the children involved in the divorce will receive the necessary care, support and resources to thrive. As a couple ages, the children move past the point of needing guardianship,...
If you are in the middle of a divorce, you may feel like your life will never be ordinary again. Your divorce will not last forever, though. Eventually, the end of your marriage is likely to become a distant memory. If you intend to co-parent your kids with your ex,...
When going through divorce, parents have to consider what option they want to go with for custody of their children. Many options have viability, but two serve as the most common. Sole custody and joint custody, or shared custody, often end up as the choice for...
As children grow their needs change, and so should your parenting plan. Arrangements that may have worked for your family when you were first divorced may no longer be serving you now that your children are older. In these instances, one or both parents may seek to...
Many parents believe there is a right way and a wrong way to raise children. Still, according to Psychology Today, there are four distinct parenting styles, each of which may have a different psychological effect on your kids. If your former partner has a different...
Amid a divorce, you will likely hear that co-parenting is more beneficial to your children. Co-parenting requires you and your spouse to maintain an amicable relationship while working towards your children's best interests. However, not all divorces end in a way that...
There are many different ways a court can divide and arrange custody. However, the different plans always follow certain rules. The Illinois Department of Human Services explains one of the common options for custody is joint custody, which covers any situation where...
A big move can serve as a giant life stressor even in the best of circumstances. In a situation involving divorce, it can cause even more stress. After all, you have already worked so hard to come up with a viable co-parenting schedule. But life sometimes takes you...
Divorce can disrupt your child's life and create uncertainty and fear. Your proactive approach to helping your child understand the circumstances may alleviate some stress and provide comfort. in Illinois is one of the states that consider the "best interests" of your...
If you and your spouse or partner named godparents for your children, such as at their baptisms, you may think that these people will step in and finish raising your children if something happens to you. Unfortunately, such is not the case. While your children’s...
