Individuals can find an attorney that works well for them through references, interviews, and other resources. For many people considering divorce or dealing with child custody issues, finding a child custody attorney to help them resolve custody issues is a top priority. What do Child Custody Attorneys Do? Family law attorneys handle many types of cases dealing with divorces and custody issues. However, child custody attorneys focus on cases dealing with custody issues. They can help … [Read more...]

When parents are fighting for custody of their children, there are things they should avoid. Any action that makes it appear as if they don't have the children's best interest at heart could sway the court's opinion and hurt their custody case. What Should People Avoid During a Custody Case? When couples with children divorce, they must make difficult decisions about the custody of their children. Many parents work together to create a custody arrangement that works for them and their … [Read more...]

If an Illinois parent endangers a child’s mental, emotional, moral, or physical health, he or she is considered a threat to the child’s safety and can be denied parenting time or responsibilities. If the parent is a convicted sex offender, the court may terminate his or her parental rights. Abusing family members, addiction to alcohol or other drugs, or living with a convicted sex offender are other situations that can result in parental rights denial. When Can a Parent’s Parenting Time or … [Read more...]

Illinois has raised the bar higher for one parent to restrict the other parent’s parenting time. This restriction is executed only when usual parenting time is proven beyond a reasonable doubt to be a danger to the child’s health and well-being, such as threatening the psychological and physical health of the child. The court implements different kinds of restrictions, ranging from supervision to restricting communication. The following are examples of parenting time restrictions in … [Read more...]

In a divorce, children can struggle with moving between two homes as time is spent with both parents, but nesting provides an alternative that lets the children stay in the marital home while the parents alternate. In Illinois, this is an option for parents to consider as they work on the custody and living arrangements. It has the potential to lessen the stress children endure in the divorce process. Understanding Nesting Nesting is a custody arrangement that allows some divorcing … [Read more...]