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Parenting Plans

3 Steps to Successful Decision-Making as Co-Parents

I was speaking with a friend who told me that his ex-wife makes all the decisions regarding their son without consulting him. “She thinks she is the CEO of our child,” he stated. I had to think about that for a minute, as most moms who have primary physical custody tend to make most of […]

5 Facts About Divorcing a Narcissistic Psychopath

First of all, if you are divorcing a Narcissist, a Psychopath, or a Narcissistic Psychopath, keep your expectations low! Most people hear the word “psychopath” or “sociopath” and immediately think of a serial killer, callous criminal, violent rapist, or someone who’s completely deranged. (Learn the difference between a sociopath and psychopath here.) Much like autism, […]

Can My Child Choose Which Parent To Live With After Divorce?

Many times during the course of a divorce case a client will relay to me the fact that their child has expressed a desire to live with one parent over the other, and the parent wants to know how we can go about ensuring the children’s wishes are followed. Unfortunately, as is the case with […]

Illinois Rewrites Divorce and Custody Laws

Illinois has recently enacted a major overhaul of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. These new laws (P.A. 99-0090) will become effective as of January 1, 2016. A few of the most significant changes include: Abolishing actions for alienation of affections and breach of promise to marry. Establishing no-fault, irreconcilable differences as the only ground […]

7 Ways to Help Your Teenager Cope with Divorce: Part 2

The teenage years can be exciting yet challenging for both teens and their parents. Helping your teen make a smooth transition into becoming a more independent person can be complicated in a divorced family. Some of these challenges include: teens going back and forth between two homes, different rules in each house, parents dating just […]

Establish Your Paternity Rights Now or Regret It Later

If you are an unmarried biological Father in the state of Florida and you have not established your paternity rights, you may be playing with fire.  Many Fathers do not quite grasp the ramifications of not filing with the Court to determine legal paternity until it is too late, and generally that is when access […]

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