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Mental Health Professionals Suggest the Joint Custody is the Best Option for Children

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There is a clear consensus among most mental health professionals that divorce is difficult for children, but many are coming forward to suggest that joint custody arrangements make the process easier for all involved. Recent changes to Illinois divorce law have changed the way that custody is defined, a revision that was designed to make joint parental involvement a reality for many divorcing families. Custody in Illinois Child custody and other terms used during the divorce process … [Read more...]

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Obtaining Child Support for a Disabled Child

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Parents have the legal obligation to provide financial support for their children until they reach the age of majority. In Illinois, that age is typically 18. When a child is disabled, however, one or both parents may be required to continue financial support under certain circumstances. … [Read more...]

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Allocation of Parental Responsibilities in Illinois

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On January 1st, 2016, the State of Illinois made several changes to the Illinois Dissolution of Marriage Act. One of these changes includes the shift from using "custody" in a divorce decree to "parental responsibilities." The altered wording is intended to give both parents equal standing before the court. The intent is the same and the allocation of parental responsibilities determines who will have decision making authority for the minor children … [Read more...]

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Single Fathers, Single Mothers, and Child Custody Statistics

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Determining Custody In just over 51% of custody decisions, both parents agree that the mother should become the custodial parent. In roughly 29% of custody decisions, this is made without any assistance from the court or from a mediator. 11% are determined with the assistance of a mediator, and 5% are determined following a custody evaluation. By comparison, only 4% of custody cases require going to trial before primary custody is decided. Overall, 91% of custody decisions do not … [Read more...]

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Parenting plans should contain these 5 components

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Parenting Plans Should Contain These Five Components

Over 30,000 Illinois couples chose to divorce in 2009, according to the United States Census Bureau. Each of those couples were faced with tough decisions regarding a wide range of issues, but those with children were confronted with the task of creating a new lifestyle for their family. A DuPage family law attorney knows that it can often be difficult for divorcing parents to work together, since that inability may have led to the breakup of the marriage in the first place. However, children … [Read more...]

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