Overcoming Parental Alienation in Illinois
Posted on August 29,2024
Can I Stop My Ex From Homeschooling My Children in Illinois?
Posted on August 09,2024
Can You Modify Your Illinois Child Custody Agreement?
Posted on July 26,2024
Pros and Cons of Sole Legal Custody
Posted on July 22,2024
What Happens if My Co-Parent Fails to Show Up for Visitation?
Posted on April 22,2024
Is Birdnesting a Good Option for Me?
Posted on February 22,2024
4 Debunked Myths on Illinois Child Custody
Posted on October 27,2023
Mediation for Child Custody Disputes in DuPage County
Posted on April 28,2023
Child Custody Evaluations: When and How They Are Used in Illinois Divorce Cases
Posted on January 30,2023
Popular Parenting Time Schedules for Divorced Parents
Posted on January 04,2023
Debunking Divorce Myths in Illinois
Posted on December 28,2022
Should I Get a Temporary Child Custody Order During My Divorce?
Posted on December 13,2022
A Guide to DCFS Appeals for Illinois Parents
Posted on December 06,2022
How Can Mediation Help Your Children During a Divorce?
Posted on October 31,2022
A Quick Guide to Illinois' Child Custody Terminology
Posted on August 03,2022
2022 Update: Joint Vs. Sole Custody in Illinois
Posted on January 18,2022
3 Tips for Dealing with a Guardian Ad Litem in a Child Custody Case
Posted on October 26,2021
Will My Child Have to Testify in Court During My Child Custody Dispute?
Posted on August 27,2021
Can I Change My Child Custody Order After Divorce in Illinois?
Posted on August 20,2021
What Should I Include in My Illinois Parenting Plan?
Posted on July 20,2021
What Can Parents of Infants and Toddlers Expect in an Illinois Divorce?
Posted on May 26,2021
UPDATED: Obtaining Visitation Rights in Illinois
Posted on April 29,2021
How to Address Travel Considerations in an Illinois Parenting Plan
Posted on March 24,2021
Can My Parenting Time Be Restricted After My Illinois Divorce?
Posted on February 19,2021
Can I Stop My Ex From Relocating With Our Child?
Posted on January 18,2021
How to Reduce Co-Parenting Stress After an Illinois Divorce
Posted on December 29,2020
What Can Be Modified in My Illinois Parenting Agreement?
Posted on November 11,2020
What Can I Do If My Ex Violates Our Illinois Parenting Agreement?
Posted on September 25,2020
Communication Strategies That Work for Co-Parents in Illinois
Posted on September 03,2020
How Can I Seek Parental Relocation After My Illinois Divorce?
Posted on August 10,2020
Children and Divorce: What Does “Best Interest of the Child” Mean
Posted on November 29,2019
Allocation of Parental Rights and Parenting Time - Examining the Differences and How Each is Determined in an Illinois Divorce
Posted on November 15,2019
Divorce and Children: Deciding Who Gets “Custody” of the Kids Before Court
Posted on November 08,2019
How Claims of Alienation and Abuse Can Affect Your Parental Rights
Posted on October 31,2019
The “Happy Divorce” - What it is and How Parents Use it to Protect the Wellbeing of Children
Posted on October 22,2019
4 Tips to Minimize Issues in Your Joint Custody Plan
Posted on September 26,2019
Minimizing Arguments and Disagreements in Divorce as Your Kids Head Back to School
Posted on September 06,2019
Examining the Most Commonly Used Parenting Plans
Posted on July 27,2019
Update: 5 Things to Get “Right” When a Guardian Ad Litem Has Been Appointed to Your Child Custody Case
Posted on June 26,2019
‘Birdnesting' Gives Kids a Stable Home After Divorce, but Does It Really Work?
Posted on June 17,2019
Divorcing with Kids? There is an App for That
Posted on June 12,2019
Helping Your Young Child Cope During the Divorce Process
Posted on April 05,2019
Divorce and Kids - Who Claims the Dependents on Your Taxes?
Posted on March 08,2019
Validating the Feelings Children During a Divorce Can Improve Their Ability to Cope
Posted on March 06,2019
Examining the Negative Effect That a Toxic Divorce Can Have on Children
Posted on February 13,2019
Considerations to Make Before Completing Your Illinois Parenting Plan
Posted on February 11,2019
Technology is Helping Children Stay More Connected to Their Parents After a Divorce
Posted on February 08,2019
Helping Children Find Happiness and a Sense of Security After a Divorce
Posted on January 21,2019
Study Examines the Use of Antidepressants Among Adult Children of Divorce
Posted on January 15,2019
Divorce Basics: Recognizing the Signs and Symptoms of Maladjustment in Your Child
Posted on December 31,2018
How Child Endangerment Charges Can Affect Parental Rights During an Illinois Divorce
Posted on December 24,2018
5 Co-Parenting Tips to Help Your Blended Family Enjoy the Holiday Season
Posted on December 19,2018
Communicating with Your Child About Pain and Grief Can Protect Them Against the Negative Effects of an Illinois Divorce
Posted on December 13,2018
Loving Parents Can Prevent Unnecessary Suffering for Their Children During Divorce
Posted on November 26,2018
5 Tips for Successful Co-Parenting After an Illinois Divorce
Posted on September 28,2018
Helping Children Adjust During a Separation or Divorce
Posted on August 29,2018
Study Suggests Children of Divorce May Be Less Likely to Graduate College - How to Mitigate Your Child’s Risks During an Illinois Divorce
Posted on August 20,2018
Illinois Dads Continue to Receive Less Parenting Time Than Moms After Divorce
Posted on August 17,2018
Understanding the Role of a Guardian Ad Litem in a Child Custody Case
Posted on July 19,2018
Things You Should Never Say to Your Child While Going Through a Divorce
Posted on July 03,2018
Children and Divorce - Maintaining Your Child’s Best Interests While Parenting in Separate Homes
Posted on June 06,2018
Should You Pursue a Nesting Parenting Plan in Your Illinois Divorce?
Posted on May 23,2018
What Happens When Divorcing Parents Disagree Over the Best Interests of a Child?
Posted on April 27,2018
Anxiety is a Common Issue in Children of Divorce – How You Can Help Your Child Cope
Posted on March 07,2018
Shared Parenting Plans Are Becoming More Popular – Could a 50-50 Split Work for Your Family?
Posted on February 19,2018
Creative Parenting Plan Solutions for Your Illinois Divorce
Posted on February 02,2018
Compassionate Parenting Can Improve a Child’s Ability to Cope with Divorce
Posted on January 12,2018
Four Warning Signs That Could Indicate Parental Alienation in Your Divorce
Posted on December 20,2017
Father’s Rights Group is Pushing for 50-50 Child Custody Law
Posted on December 06,2017
Children of Divorce May Experience Academic Maladjustment, Study Says
Posted on October 02,2017
Helping Your Special Needs Child Cope During Divorce
Posted on September 14,2017
Toddlers and Divorce – Taking an Age-Based Approach to Helping Your Child Cope
Posted on August 28,2017
Nesting Divorce – Is it a Help or Hindrance for Children?
Posted on August 11,2017
Disney Channel to Introduce a Spinoff Show That Portrays Divorce in a Whole New Light
Posted on July 19,2017
Is Divorce Really Bad for Children, or Have Parents Been Misled?
Posted on July 14,2017
Illinois DCFS Investigations: Understanding the Initial Stages
Posted on June 02,2017
Interstate Child Custody Issues for Divorcing Parents
Posted on May 19,2017
Shared Parenting Laws Benefit Entire Families
Posted on May 08,2017
Make the Most of Your Parenting Time
Posted on May 05,2017
Right of First Refusal for Illinois Parenting Time
Posted on March 31,2017
Benefits of Mediation for Illinois Parenting Plans
Posted on March 22,2017
What Does it Take to Defeat Relocation of a Child?
Posted on March 17,2017
Factors to Consider in an Illinois Parenting Time Schedule
Posted on February 22,2017
What Goes Into a Parenting Plan in Illinois Child Custody Cases?
Posted on February 06,2017
Contesting DCFS Findings in Illinois: You Do Have Rights
Posted on January 11,2017
Parental Rights and Duties for Minor Children in Illinois
Posted on January 04,2017
Shared Parenting Time: The Importance of Encouraging the Child’s Relationship with the Other Parent
Posted on December 23,2016
Relocation with Children in Illinois
Posted on November 24,2016
Making Sure You Get Your Holiday Time with Your Kids
Posted on November 21,2016
Who Will the Children Live with After the Divorce?
Posted on November 18,2016
Illinois Custody Relinquishment Prevention Act
Posted on November 02,2016
Shared Parenting Time Becoming More Common
Posted on October 28,2016
Illinois Court Grants Rights to “Psychological Parent”
Posted on October 01,2016
Illinois Fathers Rally for Greater Parental Rights Across the State
Posted on July 20,2016
Post-Judgment Custody Modifications
Posted on July 14,2016
The DCFS Process in Illinois
Posted on July 01,2016
Child Custody and Allocation of Parental Responsibility
Posted on June 20,2016
Taking Your Children Out of State
Posted on June 13,2016
Parenting Plan Basics
Posted on May 04,2016
When a Parent is Incarcerated
Posted on April 27,2016
Supervised Visitation 101
Posted on April 25,2016
Parenting Time Transition Tips
Posted on April 18,2016
Do Illinois Relocation Laws Apply to Me?
Posted on April 04,2016
Parenting Class Required by Illinois Law
Posted on February 12,2016
Important Considerations for Couples Divorcing with Teens
Posted on February 08,2016
Reuniting with Your Child After Removal
Posted on February 03,2016
Important Considerations for Emancipation in Illinois
Posted on January 29,2016
Relocation After Divorce Under Illinois Law
Posted on January 11,2016
Protective Order Basics: Protective Orders Can Help End Child Abuse
Posted on January 08,2016
Know the Difference Between a GAL, Child Attorney, and Child Representative
Posted on January 06,2016
Order of Removal: Can I Move With My Child After a Divorce?
Posted on December 28,2015
Child Custody Basics: What is a Guardian Ad Litem’s Role in Custody Disputes
Posted on December 23,2015
Visitation Basics: Your Child Wants a Change in Visitation
Posted on December 18,2015
Requesting a Change in Child Custody
Posted on December 11,2015
Pet Placement: Who Gets the Family Pet After Divorce?
Posted on November 16,2015
Moving Out of State and Modifying a Custody Agreement
Posted on September 18,2015
Guardian Ad Litem: An alternative to Custody Evaluations
Posted on September 08,2015
The Role of Alternative Legal Systems in Child Custody Questions
Posted on August 24,2015
Challenging Actions by the IL Dept. of Children and Family Services
Posted on August 21,2015
Understanding Child Custody and the New Changes Coming in 2016
Posted on August 19,2015
Determining Child Custody and Visitation in Illinois
Posted on August 05,2015
Modifying a Child Custody Agreement
Posted on July 03,2015
Terminating Parental Rights in Illinois
Posted on June 15,2015
Removal of a Child from Illinois
Posted on June 12,2015
DCFS Case Timeline
Posted on June 08,2015
Misconduct during Pregnancy: Punishment against Mothers
Posted on May 29,2015
Long Distance Visitation: Making it Work
Posted on May 13,2015
Rights and Responsibilities of Birth Parents
Posted on May 13,2015
Visitation Rights for Grandparents and Other Relatives
Posted on March 25,2015
Who Has Custody Over Your Child if There is No Court Order?
Posted on March 04,2015
Adoption by a Stepparent
Posted on February 06,2015
Interfaith Marriages and Divorces: The Impact on the Children
Posted on January 27,2015
Fathers’ Rights
Posted on January 14,2015
How to Stay on Track in Joint Custody Arrangements
Posted on December 26,2014
Adoption from a Birth Parent’s Perspective
Posted on November 14,2014
Illinois Family Program Providing Model for Other States
Posted on October 24,2014
State of Illinois Recognizes Grandparents
Posted on October 01,2014
Illinois' Safe Haven Laws
Posted on September 26,2014
New Federal Adoption Bill May Be Discriminatory
Posted on September 05,2014
The Effect of Domestic Violence on Child Custody Cases
Posted on August 15,2014
Adoption FAQs
Posted on July 24,2014
Illinois’ Position on Child Custody Disputes
Posted on July 08,2014
Illinois Law Gives Adoptees Access to Birth Records
Posted on June 13,2014
Two Adult Adoption Stories - An Introduction
Posted on May 22,2014
FAQs of Paternity in Illinois
Posted on May 14,2014
Preparing for Your Disabled Child’s 18th Birthday
Posted on April 07,2014
Call to Remove Juveniles from Sex Offender Registries
Posted on April 02,2014
Rebuilding Relationships After Divorce: No Laughing Matter
Posted on February 22,2014
The Use of Medical Teams to Work with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (“DCFS”) to Help with Early Detection of Child Abuse
Posted on February 20,2014
Child Custody Rights Under the New Law “Right of First Refusal” in Illinois
Posted on February 17,2014
New Problems for the Illinois DCFS
Posted on January 20,2014
Bill Anticipated to Increase Foreign Adoptions
Posted on January 07,2014
Types of Paternity Testing
Posted on September 30,2013
The DCFS and Adoption in Illinois
Posted on September 22,2013
Mother and Boyfriend Charged With Abuse and Neglect of Two Children
Posted on March 16,2013
Recent Studies Show Limited Decline of Abuse Cases
Posted on February 22,2013
Sexual assault of relative gets Quincy man 18 years in prison
Posted on January 29,2013
Russia Stops Adoptions to USA Families
Posted on January 03,2013