Should the child have as much time in both homes as possible?
Parenting and Step-Families
If the children split their time between two homes, what are the most common types of living arrangements post-divorce?
When people say 50/50, it’s kind of elusive because what are you really talking about? Are you talking about waking hours, sleeping hours, camp? What are you talking about? That’s the first thing that a good lawyer has to do, is try to figure out what is going on and is it a case where […]
How does a divorcing couple decide which parent the child should live with?
The statute lays out in Section 602.5 and 602.7 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution Act what the specific rules are about time. Most of the time, the court will look to see what the behavior has been of the parties in the two years prior to the divorce being filed or, if it’s an […]
Does Illinois no longer use the words “custody” and “visitation” when assigning parental rights and responsibilities…
Does Illinois no longer use the words “custody” and “visitation” when assigning parental rights and responsibilities during and after divorce?
6 Things Parents of Adolescent Children Should Consider When Divorcing
With more than 50% of marriages ending in divorce in the United States, divorce can be a harsh reality to young children and adolescents. Parents of adolescent children should keep the following in mind when going through the divorce process.
What can a parent do to either get custody or ensure adequate routines and disciplines for the child…
What can a parent do to either get custody or ensure adequate routines and disciplines for the child when that child wants to live with the “fun parent”?
7 Key Components for Successful Stepparenting
Successful stepparenting challenges you to take your character development to a higher level: to consider the importance of the parent-child relationship even when it may seem to undermine your own needs at times.
Podcast: Maryland Family Lawyer on Child Custody and Visitation Issues
Maryland family lawyer Marjorie G. DiLima discusses the various child custody and visitation issues facing divorcing parents.
Minimizing the Effects of Divorce on Children
January is International Child-Centered Divorce Month. Although the month is drawing to a close, it’s a good reminder for parents who are trying to minimize the effect of divorce on their children.
WATCH: What is involved in a relocation case regarding custody and parenting time?
Relocation cases are some of the most difficult in the New Jersey family court, which has developed a very complex body of law on the issue with different legal standards of review.
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