Can I change my child’s last name in Illinois? It depends on the circumstances. While a custodial parent can change a child’s last name, the process must take place in... Read More
Whether you're a parent who wishes to relocate with your child, or you're paying child support to the custodial parent and have shared child custody, it's important to know the... Read More
Paternity can play a large role in various facets of family law, from child custody to child support to parenting time. When a man is recognized as the father of... Read More
Although many people still talk about custody in the wake of divorce, Illinois no longer uses the term. The Court usually decides who gets parental responsibilities when married parents divorce;... Read More
Divorce isn't easy, and neither are the painful readjustments that accompany it. Transitions and visitation are difficult — emotionally, mentally, and logistically. Co-parenting can get especially tricky when young children... Read More
Being a parent is one of the toughest jobs a person can ever have, and good parenting can difficult for even the best of us. Even when you have the... Read More
Parents needing to establish a co-parenting plan during divorce mediation or litigation should really consider both the short-term and long-term ramifications of their decisions. Keep in mind that, if you... Read More
Read Part 1 Allocation of Parenting Time The 2016 changes to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (the “Act”) appear to be the Illinois legislature’s acknowledgment that, in... Read More
As any parent knows, raising a child is one of the most rewarding challenges one can endure. So what options does a parent have when they find themselves with no... Read More
