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Children and Divorce

How can you work with a guardian and explain their role to children?

The parent can certainly help the Guardian Ad Litem by assembling any information they request and submitting it on a timely basis. If there’s a medical issue that’s been raised regarding one of the children, then at that initial meeting with the GAL, that parent should bring a copy of the child’s file from the […]

What is the role of a Guardian Ad Litem?

In Illinois there’s several roles which the judge can designate for someone acting on behalf of a child or children in divorce court. The court can appoint an attorney to provide independent legal counsel for the child and that type of appointment is actually rather rare. We don’t see that terribly often in divorce court. […]

How can a parent increase their chances of being allocated the majority of the parenting time and decision making in a dissoluti

The best way a parent can increase his or her chances of being allocated the majority of parenting and decisions making is to make decisions that are based upon the best interest of the child or children in their family. Oftentimes parents can become so immersed in regards to what their needs are in dissolution […]

Parenting and Detecting Body Image Issues in Teens

How Divorced Dads and Father’s Day can end up being a great experience.

Podcast: 2 Stepmoms Talk about Love and Blended Families

Divorce Magazine’s Martha Chan and Diana Shepherd discuss their experiences as stepmoms and offer their best advice to listeners.

5 Types of People Single Parents Should Avoid

From Big Spenders to Love Gurus, here’s a list of five personality types you should avoid as a single parent. Instead of worrying over their “friendly advice,” just smile, nod, and disregard anything they say to you.

WATCH: How can a parent increase his or her chances of being awarded primary parenting rights in the state of Illinois?

Chuck Roberts is family lawyer at Momkus McCluskey Roberts, LLC, one of the largest law firms in DuPage County, Illinois.

5 Signs That Divorce Is Better for the Kids | Divorce Magazine

Sometimes parents feel the need to wait until their children get older before getting a divorce. The truth is, a divorce may be better for the kids.

What Parents Need to Know Before Relocating

If you share custody of a child and you wish to relocate out of state or more than 50 miles away from the child’s other parent, you must consider several things before making your move.

4 Red Flags That Your Kids Are Seriously Suffering During Your Divorce

While you may find yourself getting caught up in your divorce – whether it’s the anger, sadness, or financial stress – it’s important to keep your eyes open for signs that your child is being negatively affected by your divorce.