When parents divorce, one of the family matters that must be discussed is child custody. Parents can create a custody agreement that decides on each parent’s legal rights and obligations toward their children, including custody days and child care. However, parents...
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Child Custody
Considering birdnesting for child custody
Child custody arrangements can be complex. Often, they’re a bit disruptive for children. Even if parents share time perfectly evenly, the children still have to move back and forth between two new homes, so it’s quite an adjustment. One thing to consider to get around...
Setting expectations for a child’s screen usage between households
Setting consistent expectations for a child’s screen usage between households can be challenging in co-parenting situations. As screens become an increasingly central part of daily life—whether for education, entertainment or communication—it’s important for divorced...
Good faith reasons for relocation with kids after divorce
We have recently discussed some of the issues with relocating after a divorce. It can have an impact on child custody arrangements. Co-parents need to communicate effectively about any sort of move or relocation, striving to put their child first. In some cases, a...
Can children choose which parent they live with?
Say that you and your spouse have one child together, and you know that custody will be a significant factor as you move toward divorce. Part of your concern may be how your time with your child will be divided. For instance, maybe your child and your spouse have a...
What if co-parenting is a pipe dream?
One of the things you will hear repeatedly as divorcing parents is the need to co-parent. People and articles will tell you that you are meant to put your differences with each other aside, put your children’s best interests first and work together to raise them. If...
How is child custody determined in Illinois?
Divorcing parents are often faced with difficult decisions about child custody. Child custody decides what rights parents have to raise their children, and is split into both "physical" and "legal" custody. Physical custody is the amount of time children spend with...
Relocation and parenting time: what you need to know
When parents finally settle in divorce, the next chapter of life often involves new beginnings, including relocation. But what happens when you want to move with your child? The answer lies in understanding Illinois law and the procedures that come with it. Can you...
Telling your child’s school about your divorce
If your divorce involves a school-going kid(s), it may affect their school life in different ways. For starters, their performance may plummet, as their emotions may negatively impact their concentration. Additionally, they may experience behavior changes, such as...
3 reasons a formal modification of parenting rights can be helpful
Child custody orders or the allocation of parental rights and responsibilities established by the courts are important documents. Parents can refer to the order established when they divorce or separate to determine how much time they can spend with their children and...